health

Michigan is changing how health education is taught to students in grades K-12. Schools in Washtenaw County are considering how some of these changes might impact them. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Local health officials are recommending good hygiene practices and several vaccinations as respiratory illnesses are flaring up in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The City of Ypsilanti is looking to give a boost to stargazing while aiding wildlife. The City Council tonight will take a first look at a Dark Sky Compliance Ordinance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A new report by the Washtenaw County Health Department shows an overall increase in firearm death rates in the last five years but a drop for 2024. WEMU’s Caroline Macgregor reports.

Dozens of local union members and supporters stood across from Ann Arbor’s Veterans Administration Hospital on Wednesday. They were picketing to stop what they say are attacks on federal workers. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The state budget hasn’t been passed yet, but all indications are that it will include significant cuts to social safety net programs. That will have impacts throughout the community, including at The Corner Health Center in Ypsilanti. WEMU's David Fair checked in with the center's CEO, Alex Plum, and discussed how he is preparing for the known and the unknown.

A U.S. appeals court panel has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

With the closure of several of its health centers in Michigan, Planned Parenthood of Michigan is turning more to telehealth services to provide reproductive health care to patients. The service allows medical providers to provide face-to-face appointments for individuals, no matter where they are located. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with Clinical Director of Telehealth, Jess Agius about the virtual service.

Protestors are rallying against University of Michigan Health’s decision to end its health care program for transgender youths. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness month, the Washtenaw County Health Department is highlighting resources to help people at risk of taking their own lives. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.