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Ascension Michigan announces new Southwest region …

WEBThomas Rohs, MD, has been named the regional president and chief executive officer. of Ascension Michigan’s Southwest Region, Aug. 18, 2022. (Ascension …

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COVID emergency may be over, but virus isn't gone, Dr.

WEBA key national figure in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic was in Michigan around the same time the World Health Organization made a major …

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Gov. Whitmer signs bills aimed at protecting healthcare …

WEBWEYI - Whitmer bill signing 120623.JPG. LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Wednesday morning that would increase fines for those who …

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Allegan County offers COVID-19 booster shots to eligible …

WEBAllegan County health officials began providing COVID-19 booster shots to eligible residents Tuesday. The announcement comes just one day after Kalamazoo …

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Forward Focus: Healthcare shortage areas revealed in …

WEBShortage area maps created in 2016 revealed 16 of the region's 19 counties have a shortage of primary healthcare providers. Van Buren County, which includes the …

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Michigan nurses push for Safe Patient Care Act amidst …

WEBKALAMAZOO, Mich. — As more Michigan nurses are feeling burnt out from excessive work loads and taking on too many patients, a hearing was held by the …

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Changes in insurance coverage at Bronson Healthcare …

WEBStarting Jan. 1, 2024, changes are coming to insurance coverage at Bronson. (File/WWMT) KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Starting Jan. 1, 2024, Bronson …

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Michigan Michigan officials urge measles vaccinations …

WEBOAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. — Michigan health officials are pushing for people to stay updated on their measles vaccine after the state confirmed its first case …

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Michigan hospital among first in nation to use new …

WEBGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids based hospital became the first health system in the Midwest to use new technology in treating patients with abnormal …

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Michigan experts urge residents to get flu shot amid …

WEBSAN PABLO, CA - NOVEMBER 06: File photo of a nurse holds a syringe filled with flu vaccine during a drive-thru flu shot clinic at Doctors Medical Center on …

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Michigan confirms first child flu death of 2023-2024 season

WEBMichigan's Department of Health and Human Services, or MDHHS, confirmed Friday that a child has died from the flu, the first of the 2023-2024 flu season.The ch

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'Need to do better': MI physicians push for primary care support …

WEBDuring Michigan's Family Medicine Week, health officials called for increased funding for primary care during a nationwide shortage of physicians on March …

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Michigan's AG spotlights mental health recovery, funding in

WEBMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel took a stop to Kalamazoo on Friday on the first day of Mental Health Recovery Month.

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Health, kindness and patience: Kalamazoo locals share

WEBClose up picture of the New Year's ball, being hung near Bronson Park in Downtown Kalamazoo Dec. 31, 2022. As we turn the page to 2024, many people around …

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Amid high RSV cases in West Michigan mom shares her close call

WEBQuinn Timmerman smiling, the one year old has now recovered from RSV. Courtesy: Anna TImmerman. "I would just say if you're unsure, just ask and go in. I went …

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Construction begins for new state health and environmental lab

WEBConstruction is slated to begin in April 2024 and the goal is to have the lab fully operational by the end of 2026. A groundbreaking ceremony held in Eaton County …

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Bronson Healthcare names new chief operating officer for Battle

WEBPictured is Joseph du Lac. Bronson Healthcare announced Dec. 6, 2022 that Joseph du Lac will serve as senior vice president and chief operating officer for Bronson …

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Former Kelsey Hospital site to be sold to village of Lakeview for $1 …

WEBLAKEVIEW, Mich. — A significant change is coming to the landscape of Lakeview. Corewell Health is selling the former Kelsey Hospital site to the village of …

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Quincy Community Schools students experience symptoms, …

WEBThe district and local health department are investigating. (Carter Landis/News Channel 3) QUINCY, Mich. — Concerned community members in Quincy …

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Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr, husband of MDHHS director, asks to be

WEBMinutes after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Elizabeth Hertel to lead the state health department, her husband, State Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. said he asked to be …

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Ottawa County health officer keeps job, $4 million resignation …

WEBWEST OLIVE, Mich. — The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners announced it has reached a mutual agreement with Health Officer Adeline Hambley, …

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