The Doctor Is In: Best practices for avoiding colon cancer
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Pre-screenings are the best way to avoid colon cancer's most severe effects. But there are other healthy habits that can be used as well. Dr. Craig Reickert, a colorectral surgeon at Henry Ford Health System has more.

The Doctor Is In: Pre-screening for colon cancer
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Henry Ford Health System's Dr. Craig Reickert breaks down the best ways to screen and avoid colon cancer.

Michiganders age 50 and older with preexisting conditions can get vaccine March 8

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the state will be expanding access for getting a vaccine to residents age 50 and older with pre-existing conditions beginning on March 8. Residents without conditions will be eligible two weeks after.

Mom warns other parents after toddler dies from swallowing button battery

A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.

State GOP demand answers of Whitmer's 'hush-money' payment of ex-state health director

Robert Gordon's confidentiality agreement and a $155,000 payout he received from Whitmer is now under investigation. Republicans want answers about the state's policies they say have led to more than 24,000 residents in long-term care facilities being infected with COVID-19. 

Michigan Gov. Whitmer loosens COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants, other establishments

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced new guidelines for restaurants, nursing homes, gyms, and recreational facilities on Tuesday, rolling back a series of restrictions across the state.

US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says

President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.

Scientists say COVID-19 could become endemic but pose less of societal threat over time

A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.

Detroit bolstering employee assistance program for firefighters struggling with stress

The city of Detroit will bolster resources for city firefighters battling with stress and addiction to drugs and alcohol after multiple instances of employees responding to emergency cases while drunk.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, MDHHS director announce restrictions lifted

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will speak at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2 and will be joined by the MDHHS director. In the past, this has meant changes to COVID-19 restrictions.