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It’s not enough to just have an automatic external defibrillator on the wall if somebody goes into cardiac arrest.

Bringing a new pet into your home can involve some adjustments, not only for you but also for your new furry friend. Luckily, you can teach them the new house rules with some simple training. We spoke with Devan Bianco with Michigan Humane to get her advice on how to train your new pet.

Treats are delicious to your pets, but they can also be a valuable tool when it comes to training your furry friends.

Your dog’s fitness is just as important as yours when it comes to their overall health.

Now that the weather is turning warmer, a lot of people are getting back outside for activities like running and cycling.

Ann Arbor SPARK is launching a free online event series designed for small business owners.

Ann Arbor will hold an information session and training for its volunteer controlled burn crew in February.

U-M's Matthaei Botanical Gardens is now accepting applications for volunteer docents.

With school shootings a large concern across the United States, many schools have implemented the ALICE training program in an effort to prepare students and school staff for such an emergency.

This Fitness Friday, we’re taking a tour of the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit to learn more about how these elite athletes stay in shape.

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

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

There are currently many job openings out there. However, if you are looking for something a little more unconventional that pays well here is a look at one unique training program.

Local firefighters became qualified for specialized rescue operations on Monday.

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AAFD is training several fire departments in structures in the South University area this week.

The past year has been filled with new experiences, shortages of items at stores, slower delivery of items online, and just plain uncertainty.

The Summer Olympics are currently scheduled to start July 23. That’s good news for sisters and 100-meter hurdlers Cindy Ofili and Tiffany Porter.

ANN ARBOR – On a chilly Wednesday morning, members of the Ann Arbor Fire Department occupied a block on South University for the second day during intensive simulation training. “We’ve got access to businesses, restaurants, a bank, a first floor, second floor and a basement. AAFD assistant training officer Brian Schotthoefer guides firefighters through a smoke-filled room during a fire simulation training on Sept. 30, 2020. Later in the day, the department planned to simulate a second floor apartment fire. Firefighters wear full gear during training on South University on Sept. 30, 2020.

Alex Beired trained for the Boston Marathon, only to have to run it in his own backyard when he qualified. That’s the reality of the 124th Boston Marathon, which went virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sept. 11, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 110,832; Death toll now at 6,578Qualifying for the Boston Marathon is a big deal. “I’m still looking forward for that real, real marathon in Boston next year,” Beired said. “I’ll use the virtual race to to prove myself and see how fast I can do it.”

Whitmer creates Black Leadership Advisory Council to combat systemic racismPublished: August 5, 2020, 5:28 pmMichigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a new order and directive to address racism and to expand training for state employees.

Gretchen Whitmer signed a new order and directive to address racism and to expand training for state employees. Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-163 establishes a new government panel to advise her on the treatment of Black Michiganders. READ: Michigan declares racism public health crisis, will require implicit bias training for state employeesThis pandemic has confirmed and highlighted the deadly nature of these preexisting inequities caused by systemic racism, Whitmer said. Her solution is the creation of the Black Leadership Advisory Council within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. We have a lot of work to do to eradicate the systemic racism that Black Americans have faced for generations, Whitmer said.

Gretchen Whitmer signed a new order and directive to address racism and to expand training for state employees. The governor also signed Executive Directive 2020-9, recognizing racism as a public health crisis and taking initial steps to address it within state government. Under the Executive Directive, the governor asked MDHHS to make health equity a major goal, as well as required implicit bias training for all state employees. Thats why today, I am proud to create the Black Leadership Advisory Council of Michigan, said Governor Whitmer. Promoting the cultural arts within the Black community through coordinated efforts, advocacy, and collaboration with state government.

Gretchen Whitmer signed an Executive Directive to develop rules to require implicit bias training for health professionals to address racial disparities. Executive Directive 2020-7 directs the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to begin developing rules that will require implicit bias training as part of the knowledge and skills necessary for licensure, registration and renewal of licenses and registrations of health professionals in Michigan. Implicit bias training was one of the recommendations made by the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities. The evidence shows that training in implicit bias can make a positive difference, so today we are taking action to help improve racial equity across Michigans health care system. Governor Gilchrist II, chair of the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities.

Gretchen Whitmer said she believes those numbers are because of uneven health care delivery and signed an Executive Directive to develop rules to require implicit bias training for health professionals to address racial disparities. Michigan COVID-19 cases by race as of July 5, 2020. (WDIV)The governors task force said people of color suffer in medical settings from the unconscious bias by medical professionals. She turned to Dr. Randolph Rasch, Dean and Professor of the Michigan State University College of Nursing, who spoke extensively about what implicit bias is. The practical impact of Executive Directive 2020-7 means those looking to get a new license or wants to renew their medical license will have to undergo bias training.

DETROIT For the first time since spring training in Lakeland was suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Detroit Tigers resumed training Friday morning at Comerica Park. Tigers GM Al Avila said recently that anything could happen in the 60-game season. You talk to the staff, you talk to the players, you see how it was going into spring training before it was shutdown? Friday morning, the Tigers focused on the pitchers and catchers -- Pitching could be the Tigers big strength this year. Media personnel will be relegated to certain sections of the park and wont be allowed in the clubhouse, so all interviews will be done digitally.

The announcement came at nearly the same time the Pittsburgh Penguins revealed one of their players had tested positive for the coronavirus. The team said the unidentified player was not in Pittsburgh, was isolated after experiencing symptoms and has recovered. So far, nine NHL players have tested positive: five from Ottawa, three from Colorado and one from Pittsburgh. Everybody is used to a best of seven, Pittsburgh player representative Kris Letang said. Any team that is going to win five rounds, four rounds of best of seven ...

TORONTO, ONT The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon -- with plenty of precautions. It has not yet been determined when precisely Phase 2 will start or how long it may last, the said read. Teams are not allowed to require a player to return to a club's home city to complete any necessary quarantine measures before the workouts begin. The NHL/NHLPA Return to Play Committee has been hashing out details of what the game will look like if it's allowed to return this summer. Most NHL players have not been on the ice since the league halted its schedule, although some, including a number of Swedish players who returned home, have been skating in recent weeks.

DETROIT – Coronavirus concerns have resulted in school closings for some Metro Detroit schools and districts. Some schools are closing on Friday to train staff on potentially holding a virtual class, while some are closing for more intensive cleaning in classrooms. Gretchen Whitmer announced all K-12 schools in the state will be closed for three weeks beginning Monday, March 13. Note: The school districts control the school closings list. The school closings system information is entered by districts and schools.