Category: Health

  • Local Hospitals Reimpose Mask and Visitation Policies Due to Rising Illnesses

    Respiratory diseases are on the rise, with the CDC reporting an increase in outpatient visits for the seventh week in a row. At the same time, hospitalizations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV are increasing across the country. The CDC keeps a close eye on the percentage of visits for symptoms such as fever, cough, or…

  • Whitmer Signs Bill Making Dental Exam Mandatory for Kids

    Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation last week that specifies the requirement of a dental exam when registering for kindergarten or first school. If they have not had a dental examination, the local health department or a comparable institution will do a dental screening. Whitmer issued a statement following the bill signing. “These bills will prioritize the…