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The Pioneer

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Carrie Rheingans to discuss MiCare, Michigan health care at Ferris State event

State Rep. Carrie Rheingans will speak in Big Rapids on MiCare and the state of Michigan health care at a free AAUW community event.

Big Rapids, MI · 09-25

The News Advocate

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Munson Healthcare welcomes new neurosurgeon, nurse practitioner

Caitlin Payne, M.D., joins Munson Healthcare Neurosurgery and Jasmine Hall, N.P., joins Munson Healthcare Traverse General Surgery and Trauma Care.

Traverse City, MI · 09-22

13 ON YOUR SIDE

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West Michigan organizations helping Hispanic community access health care, resources

Michigan · 09-25

interlochenpublicradio.org

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State officials call for more funding to address chemical plume in Antrim County

A decades-old contaminated groundwater plume from industrial chemicals in Antrim County is still expanding. State and local officials said they want to give more residents in the plume’s path the option to connect to municipal drinking water. That could help officials get ahead of possible health risks associated with unsafe levels of exposure to the cancer-causing chemical.

Antrim County, MI · 09-21
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WLUC

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Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital receives Level IV trauma classification

LAURIUM, Mich. (WLUC) - Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital has been classified as a Level IV Trauma Facility. The certification was granted by the Department of Health & Human Services after a review of its ability to treat traumatic injuries. The classification means the hospital is considered equipped to handle most injuries and illnesses.

Michigan · 09-22

The News Advocate

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Health dept. hosting flu, COVID-19 vaccine clinics

District Health Department No. 10 announced its 2026-27 COVID-19 and flu immunizations are now available, as well as its upcoming vaccination clinics in the region.

Manistee County, MI · 09-22

WNEM

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Managing your Medicaid insurance plan

Michigan · 09-22

keweenawreport.com

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Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital upgraded to a Level IV trauma facility classification

Aspirus Keweenaw hospital has earned Level IV trauma facility classification after the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services completed its evaluation of the facility’s emergency response capabilities. The state agency assessed the hospital’s care processes, documentation, staff training and overall readiness to treat injured trauma patients. “This...

Michigan · 09-21

WILX-TV

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Michigan vaccine waiver requests reach the highest rate since 2010

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - The percentage of Michigan students whose families requested a vaccine waiver has reached its highest point since 2010, according to data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Schools are required to report the immunization status of kindergartners, seventh graders, and new entrants.

Michigan · 09-22

beckersdental.com

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Michigan FQHC receives funding to resume dental services

A federally qualified health center in Michigan has secured $2.9 million in state funding to resume providing dental services. Northwest Michigan Health Services launched a community dental clinic in September 2023, but was forced to close in January 2026 due to increased operating costs, according to a Sept. 18 news release from Michigan House Republicans.

Michigan · 09-21

WLNS

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Experts oppose proposal to remove poor ozone pollution days from record

Lawmakers, medical professionals and air quality advocates opposed a new proposal that would erase 21 days of high ozone pollution over four years from Detroit's air quality record at a roundtable on Monday.

Detroit, MI · 09-21

UpNorthLive.com

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Ferris plans clinic-style upgrades to train more dental hygienists amid Michigan shortage

MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Michigan is facing a shortage of dental hygienists and Ferris State University is looking to expand its program to help fill that gap. According to the Michigan Dental Association, the shortage reached a major concern in 2020 when nearly one-third of Michigan’s 10,000 licensed hygienists left the profession and never returned.

Michigan · 09-21

WILX

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Michigan vaccine waiver requests reach the highest rate since 2010

Michigan · 09-22

WLUC

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Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital receives Level IV trauma classification

LAURIUM, Mich. (WLUC) - Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital has achieved Level IV Trauma Facility classification. The hospital received this classification after a review by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, according to a Monday morning press release. During the review, the team evaluated the hospital’s trauma care processes, documentation,...

Michigan · 09-21

crainsgrandrapids.com

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Building Michigan’s healthy future requires a different kind of workforce strategy

When we talk about the future of healthcare, it is easy to focus on what is new — AI, treatment innovations and scientific discovery. Those advances matter but will not improve health on their own. Michigan’s future depends on whether we have the workforce, partnerships and systems needed to turn innovation into better outcomes for patients and communities.

Michigan · 09-21

News-Herald

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Vaccination rates drop to 10-year low for Michigan’s school–age children

The share of school-aged children in Michigan skipping regularly scheduled shots is at its highest level in 10 years, raising fresh questions about state rules on vaccine exemption waivers in the post-pandemic era. The rate of school immunization waivers climbed to 7.1% last year, up from 6.2% in 2024, the...

Michigan · 09-20

MLive

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Crews from 2 Coast Guard stations handle medevac from Michigan’s Beaver Island

BEAVER ISLAND, MI - A woman experiencing severe abdominal pain triggered a medevac flight from Beaver Island this week that involved two U.S. Coast Guard stations. Coast Guard Sector Great Lakes said it received a call from emergency services at 3:29 p.m. Tuesday about a 69-year-old woman who needed an emergency transport off Beaver Island and to the mainland for medical care.

Traverse City, MI · 09-17

WILX-TV

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New Direct Primary Care Model Brings Low-Cost, Accessible Healthcare to Michigan School Districts

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) -Rising healthcare costs and busy workdays often make scheduling an annual checkup a frustrating, expensive hurdle. Now, a growing healthcare model is expanding across Michigan school districts—including Lansing, Corunna, and Van Buren—to streamline patient care. Dr. Paul Thomas, founder and CEO of Plum Health...

Lansing, MI · 09-19

9&10 News

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Munson Healthcare issues guidance for those within a mile of F-16 crash

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — Munson Healthcare issued guidance for residents and First Responders near the plane crash site that may have experienced chemical exposure. “Due to the plane crash that took place in [Green Lake] Township earlier today, some first responders and community members were exposed to a hazardous chemical called hydrazine. As a result, Munson Medical Center has become the local decontamination site, utilizing an outdoor treatment area to evaluate and decontaminate individuals. “The updated standard for those that may want to seek medical evaluation: 1) Only those who were within one mile of the crash who are SYMPTOMATIC should seek treatment. 2) Those who were within a mile and are ASYMPTOMATIC should monitor for signs at home such as coughing, wheezing or trouble breathing, and come in if signs are present. “Thanks to our emergency responders and community members for coming together to care for one another during this incident.”

Grand Traverse County, MI · 09-18

WILX

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New Direct Primary Care Model Brings Low-Cost, Accessible Healthcare to Michigan School Districts

Michigan · 09-19