Detroit schools to invest $34M to mental health support for students, staff and families
The district says it’s working on 1-to-1 mental health at each school and has a mental health support line. It seeks to break down barriers and de-stigmatize mental health. Parents agree they are needed.
The district says it’s working on 1-to-1 mental health at each school and has a mental health support line. It seeks to break down barriers and de-stigmatize mental health. Parents agree they are needed.
COVID-19 boosters: CDC director OKs shots for all adults after FDA approval
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Michigan issues face mask advisory regardless of vaccinations as COVID-19 surges
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a face mask advisory for all indoor gatherings, regardless of vaccination status as COVID-19 cases climb.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is issuing a face mask advisory for all indoor gatherings, regardless of vaccination status as COVID-19 cases climb.
Where Michigan stands with COVID-19 heading into Thanksgiving
Here's everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Michigan as we approach the holiday season.
Here's everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Michigan as we approach the holiday season.
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist receiving COVID-19 booster shot in Detroit Friday
With Michigan's infection rate being the highest in the country, health officials are increasingly concerned about the waning immunity from COVID-19 vaccines. That's why they're emphasizing the importance of booster shots.
With Michigan's infection rate being the highest in the country, health officials are increasingly concerned about the waning immunity from COVID-19 vaccines. That's why they're emphasizing the importance of booster shots.
Poll: 2 in 3 Americans plan to attend Thanksgiving gathering this year
More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.
More Americans are also planning an overnight stay during the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Monmouth University’s poll.
Michigan marijuana recall includes dozens of dispensaries across state -- See where it was sold here
A large marijuana recall is impacting dispensaries across Michigan.
A large marijuana recall is impacting dispensaries across Michigan.
What you need to know about type 2 diabetes
Losing weight, eating healthy, and exercising are all steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing type two diabetes.
Losing weight, eating healthy, and exercising are all steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing type two diabetes.
The link between weight and type 2 diabetes
Your risk for type two diabetes can be managed. Recognizing the link between weight and the disease is important as we head into the holiday season.
Your risk for type two diabetes can be managed. Recognizing the link between weight and the disease is important as we head into the holiday season.
Detroit's top health officer has advice for gathering safely for the holidays
“Our hospitalizations have increased. our percent positivity has increased from 4.5 to 7.5 percent. these are alarming rates," said Denise Fair Razo. "What we do know, is that we have a vaccine. We didn’t have a vaccine last year.”
“Our hospitalizations have increased. our percent positivity has increased from 4.5 to 7.5 percent. these are alarming rates," said Denise Fair Razo. "What we do know, is that we have a vaccine. We didn’t have a vaccine last year.”
Oakland County Jail adds vending machines that dispense free Narcan to discharged inmates
The Oakland County Jail recently added vending machines that dispense free Narcan kits to discharged inmates. Narcan reverses an opioid overdose and has been known to save lives.
The Oakland County Jail recently added vending machines that dispense free Narcan kits to discharged inmates. Narcan reverses an opioid overdose and has been known to save lives.
CVS to close 300 stores a year for the next 3 years
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.
Martin Luther King HS students stage walk-out over lack of COVID-19 safety
"(There's) seven teachers out right now who haven’t been in school because of Covid," said student Taurean Camel Jr. "And (the principal) hasn’t told us anything (regarding) the cases."
"(There's) seven teachers out right now who haven’t been in school because of Covid," said student Taurean Camel Jr. "And (the principal) hasn’t told us anything (regarding) the cases."
10% of US kids 5 to 11 received COVID-19 vaccine in 1st 2 weeks, White House says
At least 2.6 million kids have received a shot, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients says, with 1.7 million doses administered in the last week alone.
At least 2.6 million kids have received a shot, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients says, with 1.7 million doses administered in the last week alone.
Michigan's COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Oakland County reports 25% are under 18
The state of Michigan has the highest COVID-19 rate in the nation again but the state doesn't foresee a need to have another shutdown.
The state of Michigan has the highest COVID-19 rate in the nation again but the state doesn't foresee a need to have another shutdown.
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 booster access to all adults 18 and older
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for Moderna's COVID-19 booster for adults who are 65 and older, as well as adults between 18 and 64 who are at risk for severe COVID-19.
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for Moderna's COVID-19 booster for adults who are 65 and older, as well as adults between 18 and 64 who are at risk for severe COVID-19.
Detroit Public Schools to be remote on Fridays in December
All Detroit Public Schools will be remote on Fridays in December.
All Detroit Public Schools will be remote on Fridays in December.
US to invest billions in COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing to boost world supply
The Biden administration is making billions of dollars available to drugmakers to scale up domestic production of COVID-19 vaccines to share with the world.
The Biden administration is making billions of dollars available to drugmakers to scale up domestic production of COVID-19 vaccines to share with the world.
Callers to helplines around the world voiced similar pandemic worries
A study on calls to crisis helplines in 19 countries shows a striking similarity in the pandemic's toll on mental health. Fears of infection, loneliness and physical health were the main concerns voiced in the pandemic's early weeks.
A study on calls to crisis helplines in 19 countries shows a striking similarity in the pandemic's toll on mental health. Fears of infection, loneliness and physical health were the main concerns voiced in the pandemic's early weeks.
NFL heightens COVID-19 protocols amid rising cases, Thanksgiving
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.
The league’s protocols were updated as a result of increasing rates of COVID-19 across the country.