Getting a colonoscopy, catching colon cancer early is key to surviving disease
A colon cancer survivor hopes her story can encourage others to get a colonoscopy done.
A colon cancer survivor hopes her story can encourage others to get a colonoscopy done.
Auto insurance reform has decimated long-term health care for crash survivors, families say
Families of catastrophic crash survivors took their push to change the new no-fault insurance law to the State Capitol. They tried to make their case to House Speaker Jason Wentworth - but he never showed. Then police demanded the group leave.
Families of catastrophic crash survivors took their push to change the new no-fault insurance law to the State Capitol. They tried to make their case to House Speaker Jason Wentworth - but he never showed. Then police demanded the group leave.
Man's keloid scarring growing over 75 percent of body but insurance won't cover surgery
The Detroit man had worked as a nursing assistant but because of the keloids that limit his mobility, his job became too strenuous. The procedure he needs is considered cosmetic and insurance won't cover it.
The Detroit man had worked as a nursing assistant but because of the keloids that limit his mobility, his job became too strenuous. The procedure he needs is considered cosmetic and insurance won't cover it.
Former Red Wing Vladimir Konstantinov to lose injury care due to state's no-fault change
Jim Bellanca, speaking on behalf of his friend, said he hopes the ex-NHL player’s story can sway Michigan lawmakers to fix its no-fault auto insurance reform linked to injury care resulting from vehicle accidents.
Jim Bellanca, speaking on behalf of his friend, said he hopes the ex-NHL player’s story can sway Michigan lawmakers to fix its no-fault auto insurance reform linked to injury care resulting from vehicle accidents.
Expert: Options available for nurses with burnout - but want to stay in healthcare
"Nurses are at a pivotal point where we have a great deal of nurses retiring from the profession," she said. "We have several nurses, all over the country right now, that are at a point of burnout.
"Nurses are at a pivotal point where we have a great deal of nurses retiring from the profession," she said. "We have several nurses, all over the country right now, that are at a point of burnout.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
Michigan doctors, nurses face attacks while battling COVID-19 pandemic at work
Many healthcare workers in Michigan and around the world are verbally and physically attacks by patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many healthcare workers in Michigan and around the world are verbally and physically attacks by patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Healthcare open enrollment starts Nov. 1 -- What to know
Open enrollment is now available for 2022 Healthcare.gov plans.
Open enrollment is now available for 2022 Healthcare.gov plans.
Woman billed $700 after sitting in ER waiting room for 7 hours, leaving without treatment
A woman says she was billed for a trip to the emergency room, even though she didn't receive any treatment.
A woman says she was billed for a trip to the emergency room, even though she didn't receive any treatment.
Ban on 'surprise' medical bills on track to take effect Jan. 1, 2022
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
Uber, Lyft to cover drivers' fees if they're sued under Texas abortion ban
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft say they will cover the legal fees of any driver who is sued under the new law prohibiting most abortions in Texas.
Michigan Medicine becomes latest health system to require COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Michigan Medicine employees are mandated to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Michigan Medicine employees are mandated to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Metro Detroit woman receives first total wrist replacement from Henry Ford Health System
A Metro Detroit woman is recovering and feeling better after she was the first patient to receive a total wrist replacement from Henry Ford Health System.
A Metro Detroit woman is recovering and feeling better after she was the first patient to receive a total wrist replacement from Henry Ford Health System.
McLaren Macomb nurses union delivers 10-day strike notice; strike begins July 28
Nurses at McLaren Macomb Hospital will be striking.
Nurses at McLaren Macomb Hospital will be striking.
Detroit's Dedicated Senior Care center is a one-stop shop for medical help
"In the city of Detroit too many use the emergency room as primary care and we need the kind of quality places that suburbs have," Mayor Mike Duggan said. "This is beautiful and it will help our seniors to stay healthy."
"In the city of Detroit too many use the emergency room as primary care and we need the kind of quality places that suburbs have," Mayor Mike Duggan said. "This is beautiful and it will help our seniors to stay healthy."
Family says state insurance reform will jeopardize son's healthcare
With the state’s new no-fault auto insurance reform going into effect, the level of care Micheal receives is in jeopardy. The new law slashes the amount of money that insurance companies will reimburse acute care providers by almost half.
With the state’s new no-fault auto insurance reform going into effect, the level of care Micheal receives is in jeopardy. The new law slashes the amount of money that insurance companies will reimburse acute care providers by almost half.
Beaumont, Spectrum Health system to merge into Michigan's largest hospital chain
The entire organization will operate 22 hospitals and 305 outpatient locations, which also includes employing 64,000 people. It will also encompass two headquarters in Grand Rapids and Southfield.
The entire organization will operate 22 hospitals and 305 outpatient locations, which also includes employing 64,000 people. It will also encompass two headquarters in Grand Rapids and Southfield.
Mothering Justice's Mama's March continues push for affordable childcare, women's health
"Mothering Justice is working long and hard to do our part to influence some of the $5.9 million that Michigan is set to receive from the American Rescue Plan," said Aqeela Muntaqim, Mothering Justice.
"Mothering Justice is working long and hard to do our part to influence some of the $5.9 million that Michigan is set to receive from the American Rescue Plan," said Aqeela Muntaqim, Mothering Justice.
Auto insurance change to leave brain, spinal cord patients without care, say advocates
Facilities that offer acute care and rehabilitation for brain and spinal injuries are facing an insurance reimbursement cut of 45 percent in six weeks once the insurance change takes place.
Facilities that offer acute care and rehabilitation for brain and spinal injuries are facing an insurance reimbursement cut of 45 percent in six weeks once the insurance change takes place.