GLWA water main break: Damaged pipe to be removed on Saturday
The Great Lakes Water Authority says the damaged section of a 120-inch wide water pipe will be cut and removed with a crane on Saturday. Here's what it means for when the water could be flowing again.
The Great Lakes Water Authority says the damaged section of a 120-inch wide water pipe will be cut and removed with a crane on Saturday. Here's what it means for when the water could be flowing again.
Short-staffed with long hours, U-M Health nurses push for better work conditions
"I worked from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., went home, slept four hours before I need to get up, shower, eat and go to work a 16-hour shift on four hours of sleep and a bowl of cereal," said Michael Hoban, a neonatal ICU nurse.
"I worked from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., went home, slept four hours before I need to get up, shower, eat and go to work a 16-hour shift on four hours of sleep and a bowl of cereal," said Michael Hoban, a neonatal ICU nurse.
Oakland U, Beaumont partnership seeks to stop nurse shortages in state
"Many nurses pick up more shifts because they want to be part of the team they want to care for patients so they’re working the fourth shift sometimes a fifth shift," said Stewart.
"Many nurses pick up more shifts because they want to be part of the team they want to care for patients so they’re working the fourth shift sometimes a fifth shift," said Stewart.
Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Metro Detroit woman encourages others to get screened after being diagnosed with breast cancer
After nearly three years of not having a mammogram, Willie Brown decided to go in and get one. After getting screened, she learned she had breast cancer.
After nearly three years of not having a mammogram, Willie Brown decided to go in and get one. After getting screened, she learned she had breast cancer.
Boil advisories and water distribution; water resources for affected Metro Detroit communities
Boil advisories, water distribution events, and sprinkler use suspensions: here's what to know for Metro Detroit communities affected by the Great Lakes Water Authority water main break.
Boil advisories, water distribution events, and sprinkler use suspensions: here's what to know for Metro Detroit communities affected by the Great Lakes Water Authority water main break.
Oakland Township residents to see $400 spike on their water bills for the next 30 years
In order to pay for the township's new 500,000 water storage tank, residents will be paying out $100 more every quarter for decades.
In order to pay for the township's new 500,000 water storage tank, residents will be paying out $100 more every quarter for decades.
CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
Detroit Labor Day March canceled third year in a row
The AFL-CIO announced the cancellation ahead of the event set to take place on Sept. 5. The Labor Day March was also canceled in 2020 and 2021.
The AFL-CIO announced the cancellation ahead of the event set to take place on Sept. 5. The Labor Day March was also canceled in 2020 and 2021.
CDC: Monkeypox cases increase to 104 in Michigan
The CDC recommends anyone experiencing symptoms of MPV to contact their healthcare providers for evaluation.
The CDC recommends anyone experiencing symptoms of MPV to contact their healthcare providers for evaluation.
1st case of West Nile Virus confirmed in donated blood from Oakland County resident
The first human case of West Nile Virus in Michigan was confirmed in donated blood.
The first human case of West Nile Virus in Michigan was confirmed in donated blood.
Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.
E. coli cases spike in 3 counties including in Oakland, alarming health officials
Last year the health department reported 20 cases of E. coli infections in August. This year cases have risen five times higher, hitting nearly 100 infections.
Last year the health department reported 20 cases of E. coli infections in August. This year cases have risen five times higher, hitting nearly 100 infections.
Oakland County judge extends suspension of Michigan abortion ban as arguments proceed over rule
A consequential day is upon Michigan as an Oakland County judge will hear testimony in a case on abortion legality in the state. A temporary restraining order put a pause on county prosecutors enforcing the ban.
A consequential day is upon Michigan as an Oakland County judge will hear testimony in a case on abortion legality in the state. A temporary restraining order put a pause on county prosecutors enforcing the ban.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Police issue warning after ecstasy shaped like candy found during traffic stop
Michigan State Police troopers issued a warning to parents after ecstasy pills that look like candy were found during a traffic stop.
Michigan State Police troopers issued a warning to parents after ecstasy pills that look like candy were found during a traffic stop.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
Children who get the recommended hours of sleep on a regular basis are more likely to have improved focus, behavior, and learning at school.
State of Emergency declared over Great Lakes Water Authority water main break
A boil advisory impacting 130,000 residents will remain in place for at least two weeks due to the replacement need of a massive pipe that burst over the weekend.
A boil advisory impacting 130,000 residents will remain in place for at least two weeks due to the replacement need of a massive pipe that burst over the weekend.
WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
Michigan auto insurance reform accelerating patient discharges and job cuts, survey says
A study found job cuts and patient discharges in the health care sector are accelerating since Michigan reformed its auto insurance laws.
A study found job cuts and patient discharges in the health care sector are accelerating since Michigan reformed its auto insurance laws.