Fired Sinai Grace Nurse Files Whistleblower Lawsuit, Says Hospital Is Overwhelmed

A Detroit nurse who was fired after posting a video on Facebook complaining about working conditions at Detroit's Sinai Grace...

Beaumont Studies COVID-19 Antibodies as Possible Treatment

Beaumont Health has treated hundreds of COVID-19 patients since March 1, 2020, and tested thousands more. Its employees and affiliates...

Local Abuse Hotline Sees “Slight Increase” In Calls, Adapts to Social Distancing

The Governor’s 'Stay at Home' order has caused potential problems for people living at home with domestic abusers.  "With 'Stay at...

Childcare Is Tough During A Pandemic. Here’s A Place to Talk About It.

I report on children, families and education for 101.9 WDET. And I am a parent. I am a poorly-homeschooling-during-coronavirus parent...

Students Will Return to School At Many Different Academic, Emotional Levels

The coronavirus pandemic has altered schooling across grade levels throughout the state of Michigan.  “There are going to be losses....

Gilchrist Leads Task Force On COVID-19’s Racial Disparity Problem

The coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately impacting people of color throughout Michigan. "It's not just an all-hands-on-deck moment, it's also an...

Nature Recovers During Coronavirus Closures. But Will It Last?

Even amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, there’s been some positive news of environmental improvements globally. The waters in the Venetian...

Rep. Slotkin Plan Treats Medical Supplies As National Security Imperative

Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) is proposing a series of bills that she says would strengthen the U.S. capacity for critical...

Over 100 Detroit Emergency Responders Test Positive for COVID-19

Franklin Williams, a 31-year veteran Fire Captain, died this week from complications of COVID-19.  He was one of more than a...

Detroit Acquires More Test Kits to Battle New COVID-19 Hot Spots

With more test kits on hand, Detroit is shifting its COVID-19 resources to new outbreaks, focusing on homeless shelters and nursing...

Report Shows Gaps in Child Care for Kids of Healthcare Workers

While health care workers are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19, who's taking care of their children?...

Hey, Why Are You Still Out? Fear And Duty Collide For Concerned Detroiters

Laura Herberg / WDET There have been thousands of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Detroit and more than 200 deaths. The city...