State Health
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Ask Dr. Litinas: Why buying from a licensed Michigan dispensary matters
The smartest move you can make? Shop at a licensed dispensary.
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New Michigan law: Universal blood lead testing for young kids
Michigan implements mandatory blood lead testing for children at 12 and 24 months, marking a vital step toward early detection and prevention of lead poisoning.
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Michigan Congressman John James backs plan to strip healthcare from his constituents
US Rep. John James is advancing plans to take healthcare coverage away from hundreds of thousands of Michiganders—including thousands living in his own district.
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Trump administration under fire for weakening PFAS standards
Following an announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency bringing an end to regulations on multiple types of PFAS in drinking water, members of the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network are speaking out, warning the decision could threaten the safety and health of millions of people across the nation.
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Health care providers, advocates urge Michigan congressional delegation to vote no on Medicaid cuts
A coalition representing more than 150 Michigan-based health care providers, advocates, educators and community organizations urged Michigan’s congressional delegation Tuesday to vote against Medicaid cuts proposed by the US House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Judge overturns Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion
A judge on Tuesday struck down Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion, saying it conflicts with a voter-approved amendment that locked abortion rights in the state constitution in 2022.
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New Michigan law is a ray of sunlight amidst Trump’s attacks on reproductive rights
For nearly 40 years, a state law outlawed Michigan families from expanding their families through surrogacy—until now.
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What happens when Congress slashes Medicaid? Ask a Michigan mom.
Republican lawmakers say they’re trimming the fat. But Michigan moms say Medicaid cuts could put their families at risk, close hospitals, and leave thousands without care.
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5 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
The state’s cannabis industry is continuing to evolve—and we’re tracking every twist, turn, and toke-worthy headline.
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Local advocates offer a message of hope for Michiganders using services at Planned Parenthood
As every aspect of reproductive health care comes under attack from President Trump and his administration, Michiganders are fighting back.
