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Concordia University Ann Arbor program receives $1.48M rural health care federal grant

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Concordia’s physician’s assistant studies program a $1.48 million grant over five years to support students who opt to participate in rural clinical experiences.

Considering a career in health care? Here’s what you should look for when picking a school

Many people are looking for ways to make their lives more fulfilling and to make a difference.

Metro Detroit nurse has unique care perspective after facing life-threatening injuries from car crash

Lawren Ruiz was unexpectedly hospitalized from a serious car crash while she was studying to become a nurse.

Life-changing medical and dental care for people in need

Trinity Community Care offers free services for Macomb County residents.

Washtenaw County returns to ‘high’ COVID community level

Washtenaw County is once again categorized as a high risk area for COVID spread.

Henry Ford Health president, CEO leaving for new role at nonprofit health system

The president and CEO of Henry Ford Health announced Thursday that he is stepping down and taking another position with a Chicago-based health system.

8 Metro Detroit hospitals join Trinity Health Michigan’s rebrand

Trinity Health Michigan announced Wednesday that eight hospitals and hundreds of care sites are rebranding.

Michigan Medicine receives perfect score for LGBTQ+ health care equity

Michigan Medicine was recently ranked a top medical institution for LGBTQ+ equity by the Human Rights Campaign.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor holding open house to celebrate North Building remodel

The North Building is fast becoming a state-of-the-art epicenter for CUAA’s blossoming health care offerings.

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2 years of Michigan pandemic: Takeaways from Beaumont official’s review of COVID, its impact

Beaumont Health official Dr. Nicholas Gilpin held a news briefing on Thursday to mark the second anniversary of COVID in Michigan, how it has affected health care workers and the industry, and what to expect as we move forward.

Michigan stops urging masks in schools, other public places

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration has stopped recommending that masks be worn inside schools and other public places to curb COVID-19, pointing to a drop in cases and hospitalizations.

Map with data: SE Michigan hospital bed occupancy

Here is a map showing the Southeastern Michigan hospital bed occupancy levels.

How to pick the right health care coverage

Choosing the right health care plan can be a difficult decision.

Map with data: SE Michigan hospital bed occupancy

Here is a map showing the Southeastern Michigan hospital bed occupancy levels.

Submit a photo of a healthcare hero in your life!

Submit a photo of a healthcare hero in your life so we can highlight them on Local 4 News Today!

Flashpoint 12/26/21: Stories from the front lines; Futurist from Ford

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News.

Research output at Michigan Medicine increased during pandemic

Michigan Medicine announces it conducted more research during the pandemic compared to year before.

‘We need the public’s help.’ Michigan Medicine urges vaccination amid hospital’s worst COVID-19 surge yet

Michigan Medicine officials issue plea to the public to get vaccinated as beds fill up.

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Michigan Medicine’s Gifts of Art wins international award

Michigan Medicine's Gifts of Art recognized by the National Organization of Arts in Health.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor announces upcoming Health Professions Visit Day

CUAA will hold a health professions focused Visit Day experience on Tuesday, November 9.

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Ann Arbor SPARK awards $200,000 to tech startups during Invest360 competition

Invest360 is a pitch competition that recognizes promising emerging companies in the mobility, healthcare, and information technology sectors.

Ann Arbor named No. 9 best place to retire in US

Ann Arbor has snagged a spot in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-2022 Best Places to Retire list.

Get Caught Up: Closer look at current labor shortage, what can be done

With so many businesses struggling amid the worker shortage, many are asking when -- and if -- this crisis will ever end.

Labor shortage: Why it’s happening and what can be done

With so many businesses struggling amid the worker shortage, many are asking when -- and if -- this crisis will ever end.

U-M experts discuss long emergency room wait times, how to safely get care

Two emergency physicians at U-M share when patients should seek out emergency care as ERs fill up.

Dozens gather downtown Friday to protest new Texas abortion law as Illinois’ Planned Parenthood clinics see Texas patients

An anti-abortion protest of about 20 stood right next to the larger group in support of pro-abortion rights. Both crowds had a mix of younger and older participants taking part in each’s version of popular protest chants.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor: 5 Reasons why you should become a certified nursing assistant

Earning a CNA licensure is a great way to enter into healthcare, writes CUAA.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor: 5 Reasons why you should become a certified nursing assistant

Earning a CNA licensure is a great way to enter into healthcare, writes CUAA.

Money Monday: Funding health care spending with HSA account

One of the most rarely used and misunderstood financing options is a health care savings account (HSA), and it can offer significant benefits.

Afghanistan's Health Care Is In 'Limbo' Following Taliban Takeover, Says MSF Rep

Filipe Ribeiro of Doctors Without Borders Afghanistan talks to NPR about the future of the country's health care system under Taliban rule.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor launches CNA licensure program

Learn more about Concordia's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure program.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor launches CNA licensure program

Learn more about Concordia's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure program.

Beaumont Health to mandate COVID vaccines for staff, providers

Employees of Beaumont Health will soon be required to get vaccinated for COVID-19, if they haven’t already.

Rush mandating COVID-19 vaccines for workers, amid growing calls for hospitals to require shots

Rush University Medical Center is mandating COVID-19 vaccines for its workers, joining at least a handful of other Chicago area hospitals that are also requiring the shots.

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McLaren Macomb nurses approve strike over ‘patient care issues’

Nurses at the McLaren Macomb general hospital have voted in favor of a strike one month before their union contract expires, officials announced Tuesday.

Survey: 94% of US nursing homes experiencing staff shortage amid pandemic

A recent survey found that U.S. senior care facilities are facing or have recently faced staff shortages amid a tumultuous year.

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Beaumont, Spectrum health systems intend to merge

It was a deal that was kept tightly under wraps. If approved, it would create the largest hospital system in the state of Michigan.

Beaumont Health, Spectrum Health announce intent to merge

Two of Michigan’s largest health care systems are exploring a future together, officials announced Thursday morning.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel: Watch out for scam phone calls claiming to be from health departments

If you’re concerned that a call from a local health department may be a scam, write down the name and number of the person who called you, then reach out to your local health department to confirm the legitimacy of the call.

University of Michigan: ‘Summer baby surge’ expected after slowed pandemic conception rates

Experts at Michigan Medicine have used modeling to predict an upcoming baby boom.

‘We are overlooked and essential.’ Inside U-M’s COVID testing lab

Lab technicians are often an unseen force in the fight against COVID-19.

Insurance marketplace reopens for those who lost health care during COVID pandemic

DETROIT – Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Joe Biden plans to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic. Read: Biden to reopen ‘Obamacare’ markets for COVID-19 reliefYet there are many questions and also concerns about what coverage will be available and at what cost to the user and taxpayers. The Dearborn-based social services organization works to help people navigate the health care changes coming. This will allow those who have lost their insurance due to the pandemic to sign up for coverage. “For President Biden, this is personal,” reads a statement from a White House spokesperson.

University of Michigan Hospital workers show what ‘reconstituting’ COVID vaccine means

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan Medicine plans to have 55 frontline workers receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday. Tom Mann, the director of occupational health at the University of Michigan Hospital, described what needs to be done to get the vaccine to these workers. The “reconstitution process” means mixing the vaccine with saline to prepare it for the patient. First doses arrived MondayThe first doses from Pfizer came rolling into Michigan Medicine on Monday morning. University of Michigan Health System President Dr. David Spahlinger said he got word over the weekend that the vaccines were ready and being shipped.

The unique challenge of getting COVID-19 vaccine buy-in at long-term care facilities

DETROIT – As the COVID-19 vaccine moves closer to becoming a reality, a campaign of what’s being called “contextual information” is being rolled out. The goal is to convince some reluctant health care workers to get in line for the vaccine when it’s available. While there are former presidents ready to roll up their sleeves to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s released, not everyone is as prepared or willing. There was the Tuskegee Experiment in which black men were deliberately misled and untreated for syphilis for 40 years. Jewish children in Vienna were used as human guinea pigs for measles studies.

American Advantage offers compassionate care at home amid pandemic

American Advantage Home Care wants to help. The company has skilled health care services for homebound patients. American Advantage Home Care stands out because of the diverse set of services they offer and the vast community that they serve. American Advantage Home Care can help senior citizens, homebound patients and patients recovering from a major injury. To learn more about all American Advantage Home Care has to offer, visit their website right here.

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Michigan Medicine joins country’s top hospitals in #MaskUp campaign as COVID-19 surges nationwide

ANN ARBOR – Michigan Medicine has partnered with about 100 of the country’s top health care systems urging Americans to mask up as COVID-19 cases reach record-breaking highs. Over the past two weeks, more than 900 medical workers at Mayo Clinic tested positive for COVID-19. The message reads:“As the top nationally-ranked hospitals, we know it’s tough that we all need to do our part and keep wearing masks. However now is exactly the wrong time to let up,” Marschall S. Runge, CEO of Michigan Medicine and dean of the U-M Medical School said in a statement. “But for now, we have to use the tools that we know work: wearing masks, staying socially distant and washing hands.

Ascension Michigan installs temporary visitor restrictions amid climbing COVID cases

All rights reserved)WARREN, Mich. – Ascension Michigan has issued temporary visitation restrictions to help prevent the spread of coronavirus as cases surge throughout the state. One visitor is allowed for outpatient surgery and must stay in the waiting room. The above restrictions do not apply at Ascension Michigan physician practice sites. A number of other medical centers have also recently ramped up visitation restrictions as COVID-19 cases climb throughout Michigan. The total number of coronavirus cases in Michigan has risen to 277,806, including 8,190 deaths, as of Wednesday.

LIVE STREAM: President-elect Joe Biden holds virtual roundtable with health care workers

WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden is set to hold a virtual roundtable event with frontline health care workers. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and No. They included congresswoman-elect Nikema Williams, who won the Atlanta-area district represented by Democratic Rep. John Lewis, the civil rights champion, until his death in July. 1 and 2 House Democrats since 2003, while Clyburn rose to the No. To prevent lawmakers from crowding unsafely into one room, Democrats' leadership candidates were delivering remarks to scattered lawmakers using Zoom, the online meeting platform.

FBI warns ransomware assault threatens US healthcare system

The cyberattacks involve ransomware, which scrambles data into gibberish that can only be unlocked with software keys provided once targets pay up. Sky Lakes acknowledged the ransomware attack in an online statement, saying it had no evidence that patient information was compromised. It said emergency and urgent care “remain available” The St. Lawrence system did not immediately return phone calls seeking comment. Increasingly, ransomware criminals are stealing data from their targets before encrypting networks, using it for extortion. A total of 59 U.S. healthcare providers/systems have been impacted by ransomware in 2020, disrupting patient care at up to 510 facilities, Callow said.

Trust Index: Fact-checking Trump-Biden final debate claims on COVID surge, lockdowns, Michigan governor’s boat

We’ve tested claims about the pandemic in just about every Trust Index report during the late election season. We’ve reviewed information surrounding this topic and confirmed that It’s True. We’ve reviewed information surrounding this topic and confirmed that It’s True. Trump’s claims on COVID mortality rate, excess deathsNext we’re taking a pair of claims from the President at the same time. More fact checks from the final presidential debate:Presidential Town Hall fact checks from the Trust Index:First Presidential debate fact checks from the Trust Index:

Trust Index: Fact-checking Trump-Biden final debate comments on race relations

Race and race relations remained a major point of contention during this latest and final presidential debate Thursday night. President Trump ranked 15th out of 20, sitting below President Richard Nixon. Who built cages at the borderFinally, one last one from the President on who built cages for migrant children. “And they said look at these cages, President Trump built them. More fact checks from the final presidential debate:Presidential Town Hall fact checks from the Trust Index:First Presidential debate fact checks from the Trust Index:

Trust Index: Fact-checking Trump-Biden final debate comments on health care, farm aid, minimum wage, jobs

Biden’s claim on private insurance, ObamacareThe Trust Index team is starting with this claim from former Vice President Joe Biden. “Not one single person private insurance will lose their insurance under my plan, nor did they under Obamacare,” Biden said. Trump’s claim on minimum wageNext is one from the President on the effects of a $15 minimum wage. "We’re rebuilding it and we’re doing record numbers 11.4 million jobs in a short period of time. More fact checks from the final presidential debate:Presidential Town Hall fact checks from the Trust Index:First Presidential debate fact checks from the Trust Index:

Watch live: Joe Biden campaigns in Detroit

All rights reserved)Democratic nominee Joe Biden is scheduled to campaign in Detroit Friday evening. The former vice president will be speaking in Detroit during a voter mobilization event after delivering remarks in Southfield earlier today. In Detroit Biden is expected to encourage Michigan voters to voter early in person for the presidential election. Related: Magic Johnson campaigning for Biden-Harris in Detroit, Lansing this weekendRelated: Biden campaign finds 3rd virus link; Harris suspends travelPresident Donald Trump is set to visit Muskegon on Saturday, Oct. 17. Trump is expected to deliver remarks on supporting law enforcement at FlyBy Air, according to his campaign.

Stocks have less upside this year, according to the analysts who know them best

The average stock in the index entered 2019 with a projected 24% gain, according to Bespoke. Company analysts see only modest upside for stocks overall this year, a rare view for the normally bullish crowd. For the 10 largest stocks, two Apple and JP Morgan Chase are already trading above their average price target. Consumer staples, financials and utilities are the three sectors with the lowest average upside, all below 3%. Energy is the only sector that cracks double digits, with the average price target 15.2% above the stock price.

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