Public Health

The West Nile Virus has been detected in Washtenaw County. Health officials are reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

With growing cases of measles and whooping cough cases in Michigan, there is now concern over new research that finds routine childhood and adolescent vaccination rates are declining statewide. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to Dr. Kao-Ping Chua, director of the Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center, and senior author and researcher at U-M Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, about the study's findings and implications.

Michigan’s air quality has nosedived in recent weeks, due to wildfire smoke from Canada. At one point, Detroit was listed as the third most polluted city in the world. The blanket of haze that has covered the region, including Washtenaw County, has prompted several air quality advisories. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talks to Dr. MeiLan Han, Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Michigan Health, to get a better understanding of how particulate matter from wildfire smoke affects our overall health.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is encouraging locals to celebrate safe habits with Summer Health Day this Wednesday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

An air quality alert remains in effect for Washtenaw County and is expected to continue for the next couple of days. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for all of Southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw County today. The advisory runs from 11am to 8pm. Prolonged exposure may lead to heat-related illnesses. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Michigan 6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says the rescission bill passed last week will have serious ramifications beyond public broadcasting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department has confirmed the presence of Jamestown Canyon Virus in local mosquito populations. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The annual Ann Arbor Art Fair gets underway this Thursday and is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor has a few safety tips to keep in mind.

Ypsilanti is gathering to raise awareness for sickle cell disease and its impact on the BIPOC community during its Juneteenth celebration weekend. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.