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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.
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Washtenaw Health Plan officials say more people are getting healthcare coverage through the health insurance marketplace this year. WEMU's Taylor Pinson has more.
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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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Washtenaw County Health Department officials say they cannot identify which respiratory illness is impacting Ann Arbor Public Schools, but they can say which one is currently the most prevalent in the community. Three schools in the Ann Arbor district are closed on Friday because of an abundance of teacher and staff illness. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has the details.
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Hospitalizations for RSV and COVID-19 have dropped off in the past week in Washtenaw County, while influenza hospitalizations are on the rise. That information is included in a new hospitalization tracker that just went online at the county health department. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.
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The Washtenaw County Health Department is launching a new program to help residents without health insurance get treated for COVID-19. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson has more.
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The opioid epidemic is growing worse, nationally and here at home in Washtenaw County. In the first six months of this year, 36 people have died of overdoses. That follows a 28% increase in such deaths in 2021. Washtenaw County is investing in comprehensive ways to address the problem that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Washtenaw County Health Officer Jimena Loveluck joins WEMU's David Fair for a look at the problem and the manner in which it is being addressed.
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With families gathering for Thanksgiving, health officials are concerned about the further spread of the respiratory illness RSV. As WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports, the illness has been filling up hospitals with babies and young children but is also a threat to older adults.
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Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services is reporting a puzzling set of numbers as they track COVID-19 impacts this week. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.
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A reminder is coming from the Washtenaw County Health Department about the importance of lead testing for children under six and pregnant women who live in certain types of housing. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.