May 13, 2024

Michigan Expands Hospital Support for Substance-Exposed Infants with Opioid Settlement Funds

Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is allocating $1.3 million from opioid settlement dollars to enhance support for pregnant individuals and families affected by substance use disorder (SUD). This investment expands the rooming-in approach to care for substance-exposed infants in five birthing hospitals across the state. Rooming-in allows caregivers and infants to stay

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HPAI Alert: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in New Michigan Dairy Herd

MDARD Director Tim Boring has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases in dairy herds across Allegan, Clinton, Gratiot, Ingham, and Isabella counties. The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed these cases, with samples sent to USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory for further testing. Biosecurity measures are crucial to combat HPAI. Director Boring’s “Emergency

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Beware of Scams: Michigan Attorney General Issues Post-Storm Consumer Alerts

In response to severe weather wreaking havoc in West Michigan, Attorney General Dana Nessel is sounding the alarm on potential scams targeting residents grappling with storm aftermath. With Governor Whitmer’s declaration of a state of emergency for several counties, Nessel highlights the critical need for caution against fraudulent schemes. Residents are urged to engage in

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