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Firearm deaths are a significant public health issue. In Washtenaw County, the number of firearm suicides and homicides are up significantly. WEMU's David Fair explores the newly released Washtenaw County Firearms Report with the county's medical director, Dr. Juan Marquez.
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Julie and Scott Halpert know all too well what it means to lose a loved one to self-inflicted harm. Their son Garrett took his own life in 2017. Ever since, the Halperts have been working to provide support to others in hopes of preventing more grief. Now the plan is to have a brick-and-mortar facility on 76-acres of land in Superior Township to provide holistic and non-medical support and care services for young adults struggling with life. And, it's to be called Garrett's Space. The Halperts joined WEMU's David Fair to share their story.
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A nonprofit aiming to build a residential center to help people struggling with mental health issues took a step forward to becoming a reality. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has an update.
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A nonprofit focused on mental health awareness now has hopes to bring a residential center to Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.
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The Michigan Senate has sent Governor Gretchen Whitmer the main bill in a package to create extreme risk protection orders. That would allow authorities to temporarily seize guns from people deemed by a court to pose a threat to themselves or others. Rick Pluta reports.
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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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Veterans Day 2020: The day we honor the men and women who fought for our freedoms and risked their lives serving in the military.This year, many veterans…
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Mental health is on a lot of people’s minds these days as we continue to try and stay healthy and strong during our current global health crisis. We hear…
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It's a story no one wants to tell and a story no one wants to hear. Another teenager lost to suicide. But, talk we must. It is essential to healing and…
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The Washtenaw County Health Department has a new suicide prevention support group for parents.They meet twice a month at the Washtenaw Intermediate School…