Our health news section is dedicated to reporting on the health and wellness landscape of Michigan, from public health initiatives to breakthroughs in medical research. We cover the state’s response to health crises, developments in healthcare services, and strategies for improving community health. Our reporting aims to empower South Carolinians with knowledge about health issues and resources, promoting a healthier, more informed state.
News Summary A statewide air quality advisory in Michigan has been extended as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to affect local health. Officials warn of
News Summary On July 26, 2025, a random stabbing attack at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, left eleven people injured. The suspect, Bradford James
News Summary A stabbing incident at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, on July 26, 2025, has resulted in eleven individuals injured, with six in
News Summary Flint, Michigan has completed the replacement of most lead water pipes, over a decade after the contaminated water crisis. Approximately 11,000 pipes were
News Summary South Haven, Michigan, is facing a serious drowning crisis, with alarming statistics showing a rise in water safety incidents. The absence of lifeguards
News Summary Former University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh is implicated in a class-action lawsuit involving allegations against his former assistant, Matt Weiss,
News Summary Michigan has launched a relief initiative that will eliminate $144 million in medical debt for over 210,000 residents. This program, announced by Governor
News Summary President Trump’s new tax and spending bill is projected to cost Michigan’s health care system an estimated $15 billion over the next decade,
News Summary Michigan is facing an air quality alert due to smoke from 81 wildfires in Canada, affecting the health of sensitive populations. The alert,
News Summary Three rural hospitals in Michigan face imminent closure due to severe cuts in Medicaid funding, as reported by the Cecil G. Sheps Center.
