Henry Ford Health System announces 2,800 temporary layoffs due to COVID-19 pandemic
The layoffs are taking place this week and were announced today to employees, announced in a systemwide email by Henry Ford’s President and CEO, Wright Lassiter, III.
The layoffs are taking place this week and were announced today to employees, announced in a systemwide email by Henry Ford’s President and CEO, Wright Lassiter, III.
Pharmaceutical company offering free insulin to diabetic patients who have lost health coverage
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Memorial fund set up for family of Skylar Herbert, youngest COVID-19 victim in Michigan
The official memorial fund was established through Chemical Bank. It is the only official Memorial Fund which was established with her family.
The official memorial fund was established through Chemical Bank. It is the only official Memorial Fund which was established with her family.
Ford Motor Company making face shields with help from Sinai Grace ER doc
We talk with Sinai Grace emergency room Dr. Erin Brennan, who was key in helping Ford Motor Company mass produce face shields so quickly.
We talk with Sinai Grace emergency room Dr. Erin Brennan, who was key in helping Ford Motor Company mass produce face shields so quickly.
Nurses at Henry Ford wear superhero outfits while fighting COVID-19
A group of nurses at Henry Ford Hospital have rallied together to wear superhero shirts while fighting COVID-19.
A group of nurses at Henry Ford Hospital have rallied together to wear superhero shirts while fighting COVID-19.
Mich. ER doctor helps Ford make face shields quicker, more comfortably
We talk with Sinai Grace emergency room Dr. Erin Brennan, who was key in helping Ford Motor Company mass produce face shields so quickly.
We talk with Sinai Grace emergency room Dr. Erin Brennan, who was key in helping Ford Motor Company mass produce face shields so quickly.
Eminem donates Mom's Spaghetti to Henry Ford hospital workers
Eminem delivers 'Mom's Spaghetti' to workers at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.
Eminem delivers 'Mom's Spaghetti' to workers at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.
Wayne County projecting at least $152 million deficit due to COVID-19
Wayne County says it's measuring at least a $152 million deficit for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
Wayne County says it's measuring at least a $152 million deficit for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
New program will pay up to $500 in utility costs for Michigan's essential workers
The Heat and Warm Fund has launched a utility relief program for essential workers that will pay up to $500 for residents that qualify.
The Heat and Warm Fund has launched a utility relief program for essential workers that will pay up to $500 for residents that qualify.
Nonprofit helping residents pay up to $500 in utility costs
The Heat and Warm Fund has launched a utility relief program for essential workers that will pay up to $500 for residents that qualify. Be it, gas, electricity, or water, if someone's household income matches up to 250% of the federal poverty line, they can get assistance
The Heat and Warm Fund has launched a utility relief program for essential workers that will pay up to $500 for residents that qualify. Be it, gas, electricity, or water, if someone's household income matches up to 250% of the federal poverty line, they can get assistance
Wyandotte donut shop paying it forward with deliveries to front line workers
The owner Sugarr Donuts in Wyandotte never thought he'd be celebrating the shop's one year anniversary amid a pandemic. But Cody Maynard is making the most of a bad situation by donating more than a hundred dozen donuts over the last few weeks.
The owner Sugarr Donuts in Wyandotte never thought he'd be celebrating the shop's one year anniversary amid a pandemic. But Cody Maynard is making the most of a bad situation by donating more than a hundred dozen donuts over the last few weeks.
Wayne County investigating makeshift morgue housing 50 bodies at Beaumont facility
Investigators from the Wayne County Health Division are looking into a makeshift morgue set up up by Beaumont Health
Investigators from the Wayne County Health Division are looking into a makeshift morgue set up up by Beaumont Health
When could the new FDA-approved at-home test arrive at your residence?
The FDA has approved a new at-home test that can accurately screen for COVID-19. Looking like an elongated Q-Tip with a softer edge, the test will become available in the next few weeks.
The FDA has approved a new at-home test that can accurately screen for COVID-19. Looking like an elongated Q-Tip with a softer edge, the test will become available in the next few weeks.
Man says dad was turned away by 3 hospitals while sick with COVID-19, then died at home
Keith says his father should still be alive, but was turned away from receiving care and testing at Beaumont Grosse Pointe, Detroit Receiving and Henry Ford hospitals over the course of three days
Keith says his father should still be alive, but was turned away from receiving care and testing at Beaumont Grosse Pointe, Detroit Receiving and Henry Ford hospitals over the course of three days
Concerts may not return until 2021 due to pandemic
The World Health Organization goes even further; suggesting the next large concert will be in the fall of 2021 they predict, when testing and a vaccine are available.
The World Health Organization goes even further; suggesting the next large concert will be in the fall of 2021 they predict, when testing and a vaccine are available.
LabCorp at-home COVID-19 test approved by FDA could be game-changer
Allen, a critical care doctor who is helping to lead the fight against COVID-19 at Troy Beaumont, described how the new LabCorp at-home test kit just approved by the FDA - is used when you are doing it yourself. He says it is very similar to what his team is doing at the hospital.
Allen, a critical care doctor who is helping to lead the fight against COVID-19 at Troy Beaumont, described how the new LabCorp at-home test kit just approved by the FDA - is used when you are doing it yourself. He says it is very similar to what his team is doing at the hospital.
Boxes of gifts for sick children at Michigan hospitals get delivered with outside assist
The gifts for the children went to Children's Hospital of Michigan and C.S. Mott in Ann Arbor.
The gifts for the children went to Children's Hospital of Michigan and C.S. Mott in Ann Arbor.
2 Ann Arbor bars create food drive for those in service industry out of work from pandemic
More than a thousand meals have been provided since the program started last month. Volunteers have been handing out any where from 80 to 120 meals. Every day the food drive window is open.
More than a thousand meals have been provided since the program started last month. Volunteers have been handing out any where from 80 to 120 meals. Every day the food drive window is open.
Beaumont Health temporarily laying off 2,475 employees, permanently eliminating 450 jobs
Beaumont Health is temporarily laying off thousands of jobs in Michigan and permanently removing hundreds more amid economic fallout of COVID-19
Beaumont Health is temporarily laying off thousands of jobs in Michigan and permanently removing hundreds more amid economic fallout of COVID-19
Windsor nurse won't let COVID-19 stop him from battling on front line at Beaumont Royal Oak
The border can be a dividing line. Here we see healthcare workers as heroes, but back at home they can face scrutiny. Some think healthcare workers are bringing the virus to Windsor where it is not as widespread.
The border can be a dividing line. Here we see healthcare workers as heroes, but back at home they can face scrutiny. Some think healthcare workers are bringing the virus to Windsor where it is not as widespread.