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What we know about the hacking attack that targeted the U.S.

WebWhat we know about the hacking attack that targeted the U.S. healthcare system. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Bruce Japsen, senior healthcare contributor at …

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Most nursing homes don't have enough staff to meet the federal

WebThis article was updated with a statement issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify when the minimum staffing thresholds for RNs and aides …

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Nurses in Sault Ste. Marie vote to authorize a potential strike

WebKevin Kalchik, the president of MyMichigan Medical Center Sault, released a statement on Thursday, March 21 in response to news of the vote. Kalchik stated …

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U.S. Hospitals Try To Bend But Not Break As They Wait For COVID …

WebMARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Hospitals across the nation have improvised to handle a crush of COVID cases. The Thanksgiving surge has not helped. In hard-hit …

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U.S. drops in new global happiness ranking. One age group bucks …

WebAs a nation, the United States dropped in the global ranking from 15th to 24th. But researchers point to striking generational divides. People aged 60 and older in …

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Sault nurses issue strike notice against 'unfair labor practices

WebNurses in Sault Ste. Marie are planning to go on strike, according to a Thursday announcement. The Michigan Nursing Association announced the local union …

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Hormones for menopause are safe, study finds. Here's what changed

WebThe benefits of hormone therapy for the treatment of menopause symptoms outweigh the risks. That's the conclusion of a new studypublished in the medical journal …

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Bill package targets disparities in maternal healthcare

WebNew Michigan bills in the state Senate are trying to address racial disparities when it comes to maternal health care. The legislation would require the state and …

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CMU launches new four-year nursing degree program

WebHowever, with this new program, students will be able to complete a four-year program at CMU from start to finish. 1 of 4. Central Michigan University President Bob …

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CMU launches new effort to combat rural healthcare issues

WebCentral Michigan University says it’s investing new resources into improving health outcomes for people in rural communities. The Rural Health Equity Institute has …

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Healthcare leaders bring services to Traverse City homeless …

WebPublished August 1, 2023 at 6:14 PM EDT. Listen • 0:58. The street medicine program brought its mobile unit to the park near the Village Commons to help those experiencing …

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MyMichigan Health to absorb 3 Ascension hospitals

WebMyMichigan Health signed an agreement with Ascension Medical Group earlier this week to take acquisition of Ascension's hospitals in Standish, Tawas and …

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State announces 2020 town halls for feedback on plan to reduce …

WebState health officials will be looking for feedback on how best to tackle the opioid crisis at town halls they’ll hold across the state in 2020.

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Medical residents are starting to avoid states with abortion bans, …

WebThe Match Day ceremony at the University of California, Irvine, on March 15. Match Day is the day when medical students seeking residency and fellowship training …

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A mom's $97,000 question: How was an air-ambulance ride not …

WebMedical billing experts said the No Surprises Act, a federal law enacted in 2022, could have protected Amari's family from receiving the $97,000 "balance bill," …

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Bay City Central launches new student health center

WebPublished April 13, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT. Listen • 0:40. Bay City Central High School is launching into the planning phase for a new student health center. Students ages 5 to 21 …

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Gov. Whitmer announces completion of new psychiatric hospital …

WebWCMU. The Caro Psychiatric Hospital on June 5, 2023. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the completion of a new $85 million psychiatric hospital in the thumb …

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PBB at 50, Community remembers a legacy of contamination

WebSt. Louis, Michigan still recovering 50 years after PBB contamination. You may have heard of the chemical PBB. It contaminated the food chain across the state. …

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Research Raises Concerns About Safety Of Hair Dyes, Chemical

WebResearchers have found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women …

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