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Washtenaw County Health officials are warning residents of a sharp hike in Lyme disease originating locally. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.
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Earth Day 2024 is right around the corner, and this year’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics.” Advocates are calling for a global reduction of 60% in plastics manufacturing to protect the environment and human health. The Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center has been advocating for the introduction and passage of five bills in Michigan that will add teeth to plastic regulation in several important areas. Ecology Center director Mike Garfield joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss our future with plastics.
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Local health officials encourage residents to check their vaccination status. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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The Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting a case of measles and alerting the public of possible exposure at one location. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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State health officials have confirmed a case of measles in Oakland County. It’s the first case in the state of Michigan since 2019. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more on what Washtenaw County residents can do to protect themselves.
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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners appointed the Opioid Steering Committee at Wednesday’s meeting. The group will make recommendations on how best to spend the settlement money the county receives from national litigation against opioid manufacturers and pharmacies. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners plans to make appointments to the county’s opioid settlement steering committee when it meets this evening. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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The Washtenaw County Health Department has relaunched the "It Is Possible" campaign to help local residents kick their substance abuse problems. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Washtenaw County Health officials are encouraging residents to test their homes for radon, a carcinogenic gas. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more on how to access tests.
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A new bill package before the Michigan House Health Policy Committee is taking aim at lead dust exposure during renovation and repair projects. Colin Jackson has more.