The Metro: Why the health of Michiganders lags behind others around the nation — and how we can catch up
Health isn’t just influenced by the choices we make. It’s also determined by public policy. That’s the message of a...
The Metro: Why the health of Michiganders lags behind others around the nation — and how we can catch up
Health isn’t just influenced by the choices we make. It’s also determined by public policy. That’s the message of a...
The Metro: The power of preventing problems instead of responding to them
In America, we have a lot of very big problems, including climate change, income and wealth inequality and hyper partisanship....
The Metro: How to improve the care we provide Black pregnant mothers
Birthing is a fragile process. That’s why, with new life coming into the world, it’s the responsibility of a lot...
The Metro: What it looks like to repair Detroit homes
One of the biggest issues Detroiters face has to do with their homes. There are a fair number of homes...
The Metro: Oakland County’s new approach to increase vaccinations
It’s flu season, and that means public health departments are promoting vaccinations. Over the past few years, local vaccination rates...
The Metro: Why an Oakland County official believes empathy can help prevent death from overdose
A few years out of the pandemic, overdose deaths continue to drop. A new report found that overdose deaths declined...
The Metro: Why violence can emerge from unacknowledged grief and loss
On Sunday, a place of worship was turned into a scene of violence. In Grand Blanc, a former Marine and...
The Metro: Detroit plans to reroute trucks away from residential neighborhoods
In Southwest Detroit, 18-wheeled vehicles frequently rumble through streets that aren’t made for them. Heavy truck traffic has been more...
The Metro: A lifeline is closing for trans teens at Michigan’s flagship hospital
The University of Michigan is ending gender-affirming care for minors, leaving an untold number of families with fewer options and...
MichMash: Changes ahead for Michigan mental health care
In this episodeReasons behind the change with from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.Supporters and Opponents share their...
The Metro: Michigan health care costs could be on the rise
Health care in Michigan is about to get more expensive. According to a recent report from the health policy research...
The Metro: Wyandotte disputes EGLE report that city’s water system poses an ‘immediate health risk’
A recent survey of Wyandotte's water system by state regulators has identified "significant deficiencies" that they say "pose a significant...