HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
Covid exposure warning issued after 27 test positive for virus following Luke Bryan concert in Fowlerville
After 27 people who attended the Luke Bryan concert in Fowlerville tested positive for COVID-19, the Livingston County Health Department has issued a warning for the other 20,000 attendees.
After 27 people who attended the Luke Bryan concert in Fowlerville tested positive for COVID-19, the Livingston County Health Department has issued a warning for the other 20,000 attendees.
The exercise routine that's 3x more beneficial than walking, according to researchers
A recent study indicated that much of the negative effect of being seated and inactive may be offset by having higher levels of activity and exercise.
A recent study indicated that much of the negative effect of being seated and inactive may be offset by having higher levels of activity and exercise.
After losing teen son to rare Lafora disease, family learns his brother also has it
"I, as a mother knew, my family is forever broken," said. Azeza. "And to find out 10 days after you bury your child, that your other child now has to suffer the same fate as his brother."
"I, as a mother knew, my family is forever broken," said. Azeza. "And to find out 10 days after you bury your child, that your other child now has to suffer the same fate as his brother."
Duggan touts 3rd vaccine shot, warns we could 'lose another holiday season' with family
“As we head into the colder months, the holidays are coming, we’re going to be spending more time indoors with our family and friends," said Denise Fair, chief public health officer. "I’m encouraging you to get your vaccine now.”
“As we head into the colder months, the holidays are coming, we’re going to be spending more time indoors with our family and friends," said Denise Fair, chief public health officer. "I’m encouraging you to get your vaccine now.”
Metro Detroit nurse accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine cards from VA hospital, selling them on Facebook
A Southgate nurse is accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine cards and lot numbers from the VA hospital and selling them on Facebook.
A Southgate nurse is accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine cards and lot numbers from the VA hospital and selling them on Facebook.
COVID-19 booster side effects similar to those after 2nd vaccine dose, CDC study finds
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
COVID-19 booster shot side effects were similar to those observed after a second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, a CDC study said.
2 accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards in Metro Detroit
Two people from Metro Detroit are accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media.
Two people from Metro Detroit are accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards on social media.
North Carolina hospital system fires 175 for failing to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Novant Health said roughly 175 out of its 35,000-plus workers have been fired for failing to comply with its COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
After tragically losing son to overdose, loved ones get support from Families Against Narcotics
With the help of Families Against Narcotics - which offers programs and resources for addicts and their families - the Boudreaus are working through their grief.
With the help of Families Against Narcotics - which offers programs and resources for addicts and their families - the Boudreaus are working through their grief.
Robotic surgery technology helps difficult prostate cancer operation at Henry Ford
Doctors performed surgery to remove the prostate but during the procedure encountered a roadblock of scar tissue, left behind from one of Hollister’s previous surgeries. In most cases like this, doctors are unable to remove the cancer through surgery and they have to rely on radiation.
Doctors performed surgery to remove the prostate but during the procedure encountered a roadblock of scar tissue, left behind from one of Hollister’s previous surgeries. In most cases like this, doctors are unable to remove the cancer through surgery and they have to rely on radiation.
The Fillmore Detroit's new COVID-19 procedures begin next week -- Here's what you need to know
New COVID-19 protocols, including testing and vaccine requirements, go into effect at The Fillmore in Detroit next week.
New COVID-19 protocols, including testing and vaccine requirements, go into effect at The Fillmore in Detroit next week.
Website of $5 donations helps those battling dystonia
It's a disorder that causes a disruption between the brain and the body, creating an unimaginable struggle with simple day-to-day activities.
It's a disorder that causes a disruption between the brain and the body, creating an unimaginable struggle with simple day-to-day activities.
Pfizer studying oral drug to prevent COVID-19 in those exposed
Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.
Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.
Health systems like Henry Ford look overseas to Philippines to fill nursing shortage
"The work level has increased," she said. "It’s very stressful. And then you go home and you feel like he just didn’t do enough anymore. It is very taxing."
"The work level has increased," she said. "It’s very stressful. And then you go home and you feel like he just didn’t do enough anymore. It is very taxing."
Judge won't force Delaware hospital to give ivermectin to COVID-19 patient
Vice-Chancellor Morgan Zurn said in a ruling issued Friday that patients, even if they are gravely ill, do not have a right to a particular medical treatment.
Vice-Chancellor Morgan Zurn said in a ruling issued Friday that patients, even if they are gravely ill, do not have a right to a particular medical treatment.
Dr. Joneigh Khaldun to step down as Michigan's chief medical exec, Gov. Whitmer names replacement
Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan's chief medical executive, is leaving the position for another role outside of the state government.
Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Michigan's chief medical executive, is leaving the position for another role outside of the state government.
CDC endorses Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk
The CDC has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
The CDC has endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans.
Beaumont doctor expects Moderna vaccine to get FDA approval, followed by booster
“Right now it looks like the Moderna vaccine has a little more longevity against Delta than Pfizer does," he said. “They’re both still really good for severe disease.”
“Right now it looks like the Moderna vaccine has a little more longevity against Delta than Pfizer does," he said. “They’re both still really good for severe disease.”
Some help for parents experiencing stressful back-to-school season amid pandemic
One key tip is reframing the term anxiety and changing the conversation by not using the label, said one expert.
One key tip is reframing the term anxiety and changing the conversation by not using the label, said one expert.