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Washtenaw County officials say it’s still too early to determine how severe this year’s mosquito season will be, but there are measures you can take to help. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson reports.
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Washtenaw County's Health and Mental Health departments are tackling growing mental health issues utilizing various approaches. One approach that is seeing particular success is mental wellness writing. WEMU's Cathy Shafran and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale discuss the success of the YpsiWrites program for those struggling with mental health issues with the program's founder, Ann Blakeslee.
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The number of new COVID-19 cases across Michigan is continuing to decline. We get more from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.
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Millions of dollars from a national class action lawsuit involving companies that played a role in the country's opioid epidemic could be coming to Washtenaw County. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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Washtenaw County Health Department officials are praising the FDA’s decision to make Narcan available for over-the-counter purchase. We get more from WEMU's Taylor Pinson.
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The latest data on gun deaths in Washtenaw County is showing some significant increases between 2012 and 2021. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran breaks down the numbers just reported by the Washtenaw County Health Department.
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Washtenaw County health officials say it isn’t too late to get a flu shot. WEMU's Taylor Pinson has more.
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Another virus that was largely held in check during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic is on the rise in Washtenaw County. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Washtenaw County ticked up a bit, according to the latest data. Although the bigger concern is the new fast-spreading variant which has already arrived in Michigan. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.
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The Washtenaw County Health Department is urging people to be mindful about COVID and the flu as they return from holiday vacations. This comes as cases of respiratory illness remain on the rise. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.