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News from August 2022

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469 people die in Michigan from heart disease in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 10, 2022

There were 469 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 4.7% increase over the previous week.

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30 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending July 23

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 10, 2022

There were 30 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending July 23, making up 2.1% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: August 23, 2022 City Council Meeting

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

The City of Ypsilanti City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at the 7:00 p.m.

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Whitmer on COVID diagnoses: ‘I look forward to getting back to work in person’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 10, 2022

Last night, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that she had tested positive for COVID-19.

Water Rescue Training

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

The Portage Department of Public Safety – Fire Division will conduct water rescue training on West Lake in Portage in cooperation with the Kalamazoo County Dive / Rescue team.

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96 people die in Michigan from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 9, 2022

There were 96 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 4.3% increase over the previous week.

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Michigan deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending July 23

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 9, 2022

Michigan's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 23, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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46 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Michigan during week ending July 23

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 9, 2022

There were 46 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan in the week ending July 23, making up 3.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

$6 Million RAISE Grant Awarded for Kalamazoo Transportation Network

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2022

On August 8, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton announced a grant of $5,974,694 for the Downtown Kalamazoo Transportation Network.

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500 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending July 23

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 9, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 500 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 23.

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110 people die in Michigan from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 9, 2022

There were 110 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 11.1% increase over the previous week.

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How many Michigan nursing home staff have gotten vaccinated against COVID-19 by June 26?

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 9, 2022

Michigan is the 33rd most vaccinated state in the US.

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Peters and Stabenow approve Inflation Reduction Act despite concerns it will ‘have a minimal impact on inflation’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 9, 2022

The U.S. Senate recently approved the $430 billion Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, despite the ongoing concerns by economists who have tied federal government spending to record inflation.

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How many Michigan nursing home residents have gotten vaccinated against COVID-19 by June 26?

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 9, 2022

Michigan is the 33rd most vaccinated state in the US.

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45 people die in Michigan from diabetes mellitus in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 8, 2022

There were 45 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 18.2% decrease from the previous week.

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80 people die in Michigan from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Aug. 6, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 8, 2022

There were 80 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 6, 2022, a 9.6% increase over the previous week.

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343 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending July 23

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 8, 2022

There were 343 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending July 23, making up 24.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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CDC estimates 357 people in 65-74 age group in Michigan died during week ending July 23

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 8, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 357 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending July 23.

UM-Flint's School of Nursing provides lifesaving gift to local church

By Press release submission | Aug 8, 2022

Parishioners at St. Pius X Catholic Church hold their parish close to their hearts. And now, courtesy of a defibrillator from the University of Michigan-Flint's School of Nursing, they will be able to keep potentially lifesaving assistance just as near.

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Whitmer on state's 1931 abortion law: 'The status of abortion in Michigan remains precarious'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 8, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) requested a temporary restraining order as she fights for reproductive health care and abortion rights.