Public Health

As cases of the measles continue to climb in the U.S. and Michigan, Washtenaw County health officials want to remind the public it is an entirely preventable disease. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Norovirus is an infection that can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea. It can come on suddenly and is extremely contagious. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Michigan House Democrats have introduced House Bills 5344-5354 that would make the vaccination rates of child care more accessible to parents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Michigan House Democrats are planning legislation to fight back against possible changes to federal vaccine guidance. Colin Jackson has more.

A new influenza strain has made its way into Washtenaw County and could evade immunity provided by this year’s flu vaccines. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

A final report out Monday from the Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force is listing ways to support the state’s gun safety laws. As Colin Jackson reports, one of the recommendations is banning assault weapons.

The City of Ann Arbor is offering a program allowing residents to exchange gas-powered leaf blowers for rebates towards rakes and electric leaf blowers. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

With travel on the horizon for many for Thanksgiving next week, local health officials are sharing some precautions to help people avoid getting sick during the holiday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Reports of mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility are creating difficult living conditions. The Ypsilanti-based organization Survivors Speak has been working to address these problems and to have inmate Krystal Clark released because of the health issues created by the prison conditions. Learn more in the conversation Lee Van Roth has with Survivors Speak founder, Trische' Duckworth.

LEAF Harm Reduction is a organization designed to help people recovering from substance abuse disorder. The program provides wellness checks and helps create community connections. Lee Van Roth shares more about LEAF's mission with the organization's director, Corn Williams.