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State’s public health ranks low, study finds

WEBHEALTH OUTCOMES: Michigan ranks below average overall in health outcomes such as life expectancy and disease prevalence, a new Citizens Research …

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Michigan nurses’ burnout is a health emergency, study says

WEBNURSES BURNOUT: Nearly 94% of the state’s registered nurses surveyed report burnout from their jobs, including heavy workloads, long hours and unfavorable …

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MSU dairy facility brings advances in research

WEBRead Next. Lansing Student Development Program provides free food for youth. The Lansing Student Development Program provides food for youth in the …

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Lansing Student Development Program provides free food for youth

WEBThe Lansing Student Development Program provides food for youth in the Lansing district every week and will continue its program in the summer. In 2023, more …

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Most trans and gender diverse Michigan residents suffer from …

WEBTRANSGENDER MENTAL HEALTH: Trans people suffer from debilitating mental illnesses at much higher rates than the general public. Over 72.2% of the …

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Challenges, reduced public trust confront local health agencies

WEBRURAL PUBLIC HEALTH. Public health agencies and their employee in rural areas have been facing lower public trust in their work since the COVID-19 …

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Measures, new birth center, take aim at disparities in maternal …

WEBIMPLICIT MATERNAL BIAS: New Senate legislation may allow Michigan to join 41 other states in licensing and reimbursing birth centers for their services. The …

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Local health departments in Michigan acknowledge threat of …

WEBCLIMATE ON HEALTH: 77% of local health department officials surveyed across Michigan agree climate change will impact their jurisdiction in the next 20 years, …

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State eyes expanded health care in low-income neighborhoods

WEBBy LIZ NASS Capital News Service LANSING – During the COVID-19 pandemic, neighborhoods with less access to traditional health care saw a lack of …

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Programs ramp up to combat loneliness

WEBLONELINESS: A recent U.S. surgeon general’s advisory and a U-M study found that loneliness is a major public health problem for adults and children, worsened …

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Saginaw clinics reach into community for COVID-19 vaccinations

WEBAs of April 27, 730,224 people who live or work in Saginaw County have received at least one vaccine dose, according to Saginaw County Health Department, …

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Michigan still sees tuberculosis cases, but public health efforts …

WEBTUBERCULOSIS: The number of TB cases diagnosed in the state rose last year compared to 2022, the latest Department of Health and Human Services data …

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Donovan Edwards inspires young athletes to Open up about …

WEBMental health among athletes is a topic rarely talked about, but it is an issue that is on the rise, especially among young athletes. Donovan Edwards, starting running …

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Chronic health problems linked to pollution fuels environmental …

WEBLANSING — Serious health problems like increasing asthma rates among children in Detroit’s Black and Hispanic communities have been linked to what local …

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Big Ten deal brings cash influx to MSU

WEBAs an increase to this financial windfall for universities, The Big Ten Conference announced a seven-year, $8 billion deal with FOX, CBS and NBC in August …

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Grant aimed at improving health care for LGBTQ+ patients

WEBLGBTQ+ HEALTH: $10 million in new state aid will help local organizations improve health services for LGBTQ+ residents of Michigan. We learn more from a …

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Breaking barriers: Dana Watson’s journey as the second black …

WEBCouncil member Dana Watson is the second black woman to ever serve on the East Lansing City Council. She was appointed in 2020, and is currently serving her …

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The Capital Area Humane Society enters third year of fostering …

WEBThe Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) is a beacon of hope for animals in need. While the organization is renowned for its dedication to animal welfare through adoption and …

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Some lawmakers eye ban on gender-affirming medical care

WEBTRANSGENDER HEALTH: Some Michigan lawmakers would like the state to follow Ohio in restricting gender-affirming medical care. Among them are legislators …

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Climate change makes ticks a year-round pest in Michigan

WEBMichigan's landscape is diverse, ranging from vast forests to urban areas, providing habitats for various wildlife, including ticks. These tiny arachnids have long been a concern for …

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Newman Lofts cultivates older community in East Lansing

WEBWhile the streets of Albert Avenue fill with college students at 9 p.m. on a Friday night, Ed Mazlish gets ready for bed right across the street. He lives in Newman Lofts, East …

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Michigan blood banks, hospitals, face donor shortage

WEBBLOOD SHORTAGE: Michigan’s two large blood banks, Detroit-based Red Cross and Grand Rapids-based Versiti, are grappling with a shortage of donors and …

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MSU soccer program leads in international recruits

WEBIn the heart of Michigan, where the chill of winter gradually gives way to the vibrant greens of spring, the Michigan State University soccer program stands as a testament to the …

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GRPS offers hybrid health services in three high schools

WEBThe district has three school-based health centers — one at Union High School, one at Innovation Central High School and one at Ottawa Hills High School — said Kirstyn …

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Chelsea Henry, Author at Spartan Newsroom

WEBChelsea Henry is currently a senior journalism major with a concentration in electronic news. Chelsea is apart of National Association of Black Journalists as well as a former …

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New School Board President Appointed

WEBThe Grand Ledge School Board appointed a new president to the board and elected a new president on Jan. 9. Their action was prompted due the unexpected …

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WATCH: A measles outbreak in New York and additional charges …

WEBOn today’s episode of the Spartan Newsroom Update, the mayor of New York City issued a public health emergency due to a measles outbreak and parents …

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