Great Lakes Wire

There were 38 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 1.8% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

29 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Michigan during week ending Nov. 5

There were 29 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 1.4% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

670 people age 85 and older in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending October 22

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 670 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 22.

511 people die in Michigan from heart disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 511 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 3.4% increase over the previous week.

Berkley Education Foundation Sends 8th Graders on College Tour

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2022

On October 27 and November 1, 2022, the Berkley Education Foundation sent all 8th grade students from Norup and Anderson to college.

UM-Flint student continues to set example for others after her death

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2022

Kennedy Carter was determined to live her life to the fullest.

System of Distinction

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2022

Ypsilanti Community Schools recognized as Michigan’s first ‘System of Distinction’

CDC predicts 564 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan died during week ending October 22

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 564 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 22.

87 people die in Michigan from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 87 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 11.2% decrease from the previous week.

121 people die in Michigan from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 121 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 39.1% increase over the previous week.

87 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Michigan during week ending Oct. 22

There were 87 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 5.5% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Michigan sees excess deaths compared to death expectancy during week ending Oct. 22

Michigan's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

69 people die in Michigan from diabetes mellitus in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 69 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 21.1% increase over the previous week.

404 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending Oct. 22

There were 404 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending Oct. 22, making up 25.4% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Week of October 22: 382 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Michigan

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 382 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 22.

78 people die in Michigan from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 78 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 12.4% decrease from the previous week.

Michigan deaths exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week Oct. 22

Michigan's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 22, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

38 people die in Michigan from kidney disease in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 38 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 2.7% increase over the previous week.

29 people die in Michigan from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Nov. 5, 2022

There were 29 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Nov. 5, 2022, a 45% increase over the previous week.

354 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending Oct. 22