Mid-Michigan Matters: Recent updates on U-M Health

Regional President Dr. Margaret Dimond shares the recent updates and expansions for the health system since the rebrand on April 1, 2024. Read More

Michigan’s health care disparities stark for Black residents

New scorecard finds persistent racial gaps in quality and access to care; Asian Americans reportedly receive best health care. Read More

How health care systems are shaping the future of health equity in Michigan

The Michigan Daily spoke with leaders from Michigan health care systems about what they are doing to advance health equity within the state. Read More

Michigan ranks low for delivering quality health care to Black patients

A decades long health crisis is worsening statewide, a new study revealed Michigan ranks low on the totem pole for delivering health care to black residents. Read More

Local nonprofit recognized as ‘Hometown Health Hero’

The Momentum Center was one of nine recipients of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' 2024 Hometown Health Heroes Awards. Read More

DBusiness Daily Update: American Center for Mobility in Ypsilanti Township to Host Demo Days in May, and More

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies. Read More

Pritzker celebrates approval of health insurance legislation despite warnings of rising costs

Health insurance procedures in Illinois may undergo significant changes if legislation currently making its way through Springfield is passed into ... Read More

Mid-Michigan clergy members share mental health struggles

Religious leaders say ministry is hard and getting harder. One recent study found nearly 13% of clergy say they’ve been diagnosed with depression. Compare that to the 8% of American adults diagnosed ... Read More

Mid-Michigan District Health Department reminds livestock workers of symptoms linked to ‘bird flu’

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– The Mid-Michigan District Health Department (MMDHD) warns livestock employees about noticing the signs and symptoms of avian influenza, also known as bird flu. The MMDHS says in ... Read More

MassHealth To Expand Eligibility and Lower Insurance Costs

BOSTON?— The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that it received federal approval for MassHealth, Massachusetts' Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance ... Read More

25 Political Influencers to Watch in 2024

In the spirit of celebration, The New Republic sought to identify an alternative set of political influencers: 25 people shaping our national conversations whom you’d be less likely to find at the ... Read More

The Buzz: Regional Innovation Center names Zhang as community manager

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has announced the appointment of Kevin Zhang as community manager of the Regional Innovation Center in New London. Zhang’s primary responsibilities will include ... Read More