health care

Hospitals are required to put the results of medical tests in electronic records, often before a doctor has a chance to review them. As WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports, this can lead to misunderstandings in patients.

Officials from the Washtenaw County Health Department are voicing both uncertainty and worry regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent appointment as head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

High blood pressure can put you at risk of stroke, heart attack and other health problems. As WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports, it's important to monitor your own health.

Riding the success of the 50501 Protests earlier this week, multiple southeastern Michigan organizations are collaborating to continue activist efforts, starting with the Resistance Summit. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan is preparing to fight what it fears will be another four years of attacks on reproductive freedoms. Caroline MacGregor reports.

Nurses and health care professionals have reached a tentative agreement with University of Michigan-Health-Sparrow, narrowly averting a strike next week. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Recent negotiations over health care coverage for workers represented by the Michigan Nurses Association and Michigan Medicine have failed. Now, the nurses’ union is prepared to go on strike. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Michigan Senate sent a series of bills to the governor Thursday night in what was likely its last round of voting this year. Colin Jackson has more.

The University of Michigan Health Plan will be expiring at the end of 2025 after a recent announcement from Michigan Medicine. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Bills to address inequities within maternal health care passed the Michigan Senate Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.