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The University of Michigan cut the ribbon on its new Histotripsy Research Center on Thursday. It could bring great advancements to cancer treatment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department has issued an information warning after two bats with rabies were discovered locally. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Michigan and several other mostly Democratic-led states are suing the federal government over a new rule blocking Medicaid from covering children’s gender affirming care. Colin Jackson has more.

Washtenaw County Commissioners on Wednesday approved the upcoming budget for the County Health Department. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, one area where a personnel shortage continues is having enough qualified nurses.

New job and career outlooks from the state of Michigan are detailing where to expect the most growth in the coming years. Colin Jackson has more

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is launching a new program designed to show that in-patient healing can go beyond hospital walls. Its "Hospital Without Walls" initiative fundamentally redefines modern healthcare by physically integrating medical wellness with the surrounding natural ecosystem. Rebekah Warren discussed this innovative and environmentally friendly plan with Lacey Sapkiewicz, Senior Vice President of Operations at Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston.

Michigan’s attorney general is joining another multi-state lawsuit against the Trump Administration. Colin Jackson reports this one concerns public health grants.

The mid-July Canadian wildfires released intensive amounts of smoke, resulting in days of hazardous air quality in Washtenaw County and all across Southeast Michigan. Studies have shown that climate change remains a major factor in these extreme conditions. Dr. Stuart Batterman, Professor Emeritus of Environmental Health Sciences and Global Public Health at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health, joined Rebekah Warren to discuss these studies in detail and what future precautions should be taken.

The Ypsilanti District Library is bringing in new stories for its ongoing Ypsilanti Farmers & Gardeners Oral History Project. Among the storytellers is Shalina Nicohl Rankin, a local herbalist and founder of Fiery Maple Wholistic Healing, Inc. Shalina shared her contribution to the oral history project in a conversation with Lee Van Roth.

Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Rogers launched a drive to attract Democratic voters Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.