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Michigan nurses would no longer be forced to work overtime under bills passed in the Michigan Senate Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Community advocates are raising awareness as part of Black Maternal Health Week to lower the mortality rate of Black mothers.WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department continues to expend huge resources to contain the spread of measles. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to the Health Department's spokesperson, Susan Ringler Cerniglia, about the effect on the department's daily activities in addition to increased costs associated with tracking the virus.

An unvaccinated child connected to the first case through close contact is the seventh confirmed measles case in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A fourth individual in Washtenaw County is being monitored by the health officials as a potential fourth case of measles locally. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is advising residents to remain cautious as a third measles case has been confirmed in the area.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners tonight will hear a pitch to ask voters to pass a Health Care Access Millage to help those who could lose coverage due to federal cuts. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Striking Flint-area nurses brought their fight to the steps of the state Capitol Tuesday as they near 200 days on the picket line. Colin Jackson has more.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is suspecting a possible second case of measles in the area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Bills to relieve the impact of medical debt moved out of the Michigan Senate Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.