Quantcast

Great Lakes Wire

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Health News

Health

Michigan launches center for behavioral health provider training

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has initiated a new project aimed at enhancing training access for behavioral health providers.

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 18, 2024

Health

Senate Bill aims to protect Michigan healthcare services from pharmaceutical pressures

A recent development in Michigan's legislative landscape saw the passage of Senate Bill 1179, a move aimed at safeguarding community healthcare services from what are described as "arbitrary attacks" by pharmaceutical manufacturers on the 340B...

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 13, 2024

Latest News

Medium wxchsz2irbj3gp0f0yqpm6d1ekzg

Health

Senate advances bill protecting 340B drug pricing program

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 11, 2024

Members of the Senate Oversight Committee have prioritized patient welfare over pharmaceutical profits by advancing Senate Bill 1179 to the full Senate.

Medium xdtt9f0biis8wwnxw1o6jnp6h0cg

Health

Michigan updates health plan contracts for new dual eligible benefit program

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 6, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has revised contract awards for nine health plans to implement a new benefit plan, MI Coordinated Health.

Medium dbjr2hf6h91f0u8y0tn8oshqxgyp

Health

MDHHS receives $2.25M grant for youth epilepsy care transition project

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 4, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has received a $2.25 million grant for the Michigan Youth with Epilepsy Transition demonstration project.

Medium zor2nxuf9bd18rp1f5sq1j4wfrmz

Health

MDHHS urges Michiganders to vaccinate against influenza ahead of holidays

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 2, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging residents to receive their annual flu vaccine as National Influenza Vaccination Week takes place from December 2 to 6.

Medium lxtn7x0qpvbjqjq2yxkzg00g3i47

Health

Michigan launches ambitious plan aiming for 90% reduction in new HIV cases by 2030

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 2, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has unveiled a plan aimed at reducing new HIV infections by 90% by the year 2030.

Medium dr tony fauci dr peter a mccullough 2023

Health

In Michigan, 1,100 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Great Lakes Wire | Dec 1, 2024

Michigan registered 1,100 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Medium xdtt9f0biis8wwnxw1o6jnp6h0cg

Health

MDHHS strengthens partnerships with Michigan's federally recognized tribes

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 27, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is enhancing its collaboration with federally recognized tribes in the state through its Office of Tribal Government Services & Policy.

Medium xdtt9f0biis8wwnxw1o6jnp6h0cg

Health

Michigan seeks proposals for teams aiding overdose survivors

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 20, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a grant funding opportunity aimed at developing Quick Response Teams (QRTs).

Medium itq131496f59fif11g5k35s29ce7

Health

Michigan expands tools and resources for substance use disorder treatment

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 20, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has introduced new measures to enhance access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment.

Medium ktcyyjhod0kgp07m8pzgz88y37jc

Health

Michigan encourages adoption during National Adoption Month

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

Lansing, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging residents to consider adoption during Adoption Month.

Medium itq131496f59fif11g5k35s29ce7

Health

Michigan awards over $7 million for residential lead hazard reduction

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has allocated over $7 million in grants to enhance residential lead hazard control services.

Medium lxtn7x0qpvbjqjq2yxkzg00g3i47

Health

MDHHS director highlights success of Family Impact Teams in Macomb County

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2024

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Elizabeth Hertel recently participated in a roundtable discussion in Macomb County to discuss the department's Family Impact Teams (FIT).

Medium itq131496f59fif11g5k35s29ce7

Health

Michigan recognizes Family Caregivers Month in November

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 12, 2024

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, along with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and other state organizations, has declared November as Family Caregivers Month in Michigan.

Medium dbjr2hf6h91f0u8y0tn8oshqxgyp

Health

Michigan sees significant drop in overdose deaths but racial disparities remain

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 12, 2024

Overdose deaths in Michigan have seen a notable decline, decreasing by 5.7% in 2023 according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Medium dbjr2hf6h91f0u8y0tn8oshqxgyp

Health

Michigan offers grants for long-term care navigation support

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 8, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced a Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) aimed at supporting service providers who assist individuals and families in navigating long-term services and supports.

Medium s5zxwo1z4ms657413mjt82oww9be

Health

Michigan officials urge vigilance against carbon monoxide dangers

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 8, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) are urging residents to take precautions against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

Medium zor2nxuf9bd18rp1f5sq1j4wfrmz

Health

Record number of schools earn MI HEARTSafe designation

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2024

For over ten years, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), American Heart Association, Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), and Michigan...

Medium s5zxwo1z4ms657413mjt82oww9be

Health

MDHHS alerts Michigan residents about rising whooping cough cases

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 4, 2024

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has raised concerns about a rise in pertussis cases, commonly referred to as whooping cough, and is urging residents to update their vaccinations.