Health

Michigan Nursing Home Costs Soar, Outpacing National Averages

New data shows Michigan residents pay nearly twice the median household income for nursing home care.

Lenawee County TRIAD to Host Fall Prevention Workshop for Seniors

The informative session will cover practical strategies to reduce fall risks and improve balance and stability.

Pets Boost Seniors' Health, Strain Budgets Too

New poll finds pets provide benefits but also financial challenges for many older adults

Madison Heights Co-Responder Program Praised for Addressing Mental Health Crises

The program embeds clinicians from Oakland County Health Network with local police departments to provide mental health support.

Buchanan to Host Forum on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

One Buchanan event will feature experts discussing warning signs and getting help for struggling youth.

Buchanan Forum to Address Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Local leaders and experts will discuss warning signs and available resources at upcoming community event.

Michigan Lawmakers Propose Kratom Ban

New bill would prohibit selling or growing kratom, with penalties up to 1 year in jail

Family, Peer Influence Key in Child Substance Use Predictors

New study finds co-occurring physical and mental health symptoms increase risk, but family rules and peer behaviors are stronger predictors of early substance use

Woman Reflects on Decades of Quitting and Relapsing Smoking

After 20 years of on-and-off quitting, she's rethinking what it means to quit for good.

Researchers Uncover Cause of Rare Blood Clots Linked to COVID Vaccines

Adenovirus-based vaccines remain an important tool, so understanding this rare immune reaction is crucial.

Study Links Air Pollution to Failed Glaucoma Surgery

California Medicare patients in high-pollution areas had higher risk of surgical failure.

EPA Seeks to Scrap Tougher Soot Pollution Limits, Raising Health Concerns

Michigan health advocates warn of risks from rollback of PM2.5 standards.

Priority Health's Carrie Kincaid Named Among Leading Women in Health Care

Kincaid recognized by Modern Healthcare for her contributions to the industry.

Detroit Appoints Top Dearborn Official To Lead Public Health

Dearborn's former public health chief, Ali Abazeed, tapped to lead Detroit's health department after helping build Dearborn's own from scratch.

AI Tools Helpful With Prior Auth Letters, Handouts, and More

Dermatologists say AI can save time and improve quality of patient communication, but prompt engineering is key