Michigan To Launch Anti-Obesity Campaign
The Michigan Department of Community Health plans to lay out a new educational campaign to combat obesity in the nation's fifth heaviest state.
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The Michigan Department of Community Health plans to lay out a new educational campaign to combat obesity in the nation's fifth heaviest state.
The Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation announces the hiring of experienced heath care foundation leader Anthony Werner as its President and CEO, effective mid-February, 2013.
More and more people are finding themselves forced to make ends meet with an income that's been drastically cut or that just isn't keeping pace with the demands of raising a family. This often means reaching for foods that may not be as nutritionally sound as they should be.
The health department says there is "widespread" flu activity in Michigan.
Residents of Michigan and anyone traveling within Michigan will now be able to get care for common medical conditions online at anytime of the day or night – including receiving a prescription when appropriate – without having to see an in-person provider.
The Wayne County Department of Public Health is hosting a $5 walk-in flu clinic for children and adults this Thursday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports 47 states now have widespread flu outbreaks.
Beaumont psychiatrist Dr. Joel Young, who specializes in adolescents, is not convinced that videos are the cause of violence.
"...Look for symptoms such as fevers that aren't going away quickly, like over 100 degrees, look for symptoms like difficulty in breathing and mental status changes ..."
There's something new coming to this year's North American International Auto Show -- other than 2014 models and concept cars.
Bing tours high tech exhibits, sees new riverfront atrium.
Authorities say the number of meningitis and other infections linked to contaminated steroids has risen to 239 in Michigan. That includes 14 deaths.
Health officials say the number of Michigan children reported dead from the flu this season has risen to four.
Beaumont epidemiologist Paula Keller told WWJ Newsradio 950's Zahra Huber the disease is spread very easily through contact with sick people.
Consumers are being warned to inspect their Fisher-Price Newborn Rock 'N Play Sleepers after the company issued a voluntary recall due to risk of exposure to mold for infants who use them.