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The Metro: Is the US health care system broken? Metro Detroiters discuss

December 17, 2024

The killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has sparked a lot of conversations about political violence and also about health insurance in...

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Dr. Adam Fahs at the Rafah border crossing in Gaza in December 2023.

Local doctor describes dire conditions in Gaza hospitals during medical mission last December

December 10, 2024

"As winter approaches, the horror in Gaza continues to grind on with no end in sight.” Those are the words...

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A young person who preferred not to give her name, cheers as supporters of transgender rights rally by the Supreme Court, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Washington, while arguments are underway in a case regarding a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on transgender health care ban: Conservatives skeptical

December 5, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court heard the most high-profile case of its term on Wednesday, weighing Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming health...

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan speaks with a mom utilizing the city's Rides to Care service.

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit launches ‘Rides to Care’ program for new and expectant mothers

November 22, 2024

A new program from the Detroit Health Department will provide free rides to doctor visits for new and expectant mothers...

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Workers at a Medicaid call center field questions and review information regarding eligibility determinations, Aug. 16, 2023.

Michigan expands Medicaid access for green card holders

August 29, 2024

More than a year after state lawmakers eliminated the five-year waiting requirement for certain immigrants to qualify for Medicaid, the...

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A rendering the new Wayne County Jail site.

Detroit Evening Report: Wayne County, Justice Department reach settlement over jail disability services

July 16, 2024

Wayne County has reached a settlement with the federal government over the treatment of inmates with disabilities.Subscribe to the Detroit...

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs legislation to repeal the 1931 abortion ban statute, which criminalized abortion in nearly all cases during a bill signing ceremony, Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Birmingham, Mich.

Michigan judge issues order against enforcing abortion restrictions

June 26, 2024

A Michigan Court of Claims judge has entered a provisional order that bars enforcement of a handful of remaining abortion...

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Opill is the first over-the-counter daily oral birth control pill approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Created Equal: First over-the-counter birth control pill expanding contraception access across US

June 24, 2024

Nearly 60 years after Griswold v. Connecticut, a Supreme Court ruling that allowed married couples to legally use prescription birth...

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The Metro: ACLU report calls for end to Michigan’s parental consent law for abortions

April 11, 2024

Abortion rights are the subject of a nationwide debate this week following a court decision in Arizona making the procedure...

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Created Equal: Maternity care deserts and the loss of health care access for women 

April 1, 2024

In too many places, it is becoming very difficult or impossible for women to get maternal health care – either...

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