Michigan Infrastructure Needs An Upgrade. Midland Flooding Proves It.
Last week, Michigan experienced one of its worst infrastructure disasters in the state’s history. "Dams were originally built to be...
Smoking, Vaping Worsens Effects of COVID-19
Many people in vulnerable populations are seeing complications with COVID-19 due to pre-existing conditions, including whether the patient is a...
Concerned About Returning to Work? You’ve Got Limited Options
Parts of Michigan are starting to see stores reopen — putting workers concerned about staying healthy in a tough position....
Midland Flooding: What Went Wrong
Catastrophic flooding has forced thousands to evacuate their homes in Mid-Michigan. “Many, many neighborhoods under water, many, many businesses destroyed."...
How to Support Everyone’s Mental Health Needs During COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has proven to have profound impacts on the mental health of communities across the world. "The problem...
Aging Dam Infrastructure Is A Billion-Dollar Problem
The dam failures that have inundated Midland and surrounding communities with water are the latest example in a growing problem...
COVID-19 Adds Anxiety, Fear For HIV-Positive Patients
The COVID-19 pandemic has added a layer of fear for those managing pre-existing conditions in Michigan. "If you look at the...
Michigan Sec. of State to Mail Absentee Ballot Applications Ahead of Fall Elections
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Tuesday that absentee ballot applications will be mailed to all 7.7 million registered voters in...
Pandemic Worsens Detroit’s Housing Crisis, Affecting Tenants and Landlords
Detroit was already facing a housing crisis prior to the coronavirus pandemic, which has only compounded underlying housing issues. "We're...
Detroit Expands COVID-19 Testing to All City Residents
Detroit is expanding testing for COVID-19 to all residents starting Wednesday. The city had been focusing on essential workers and...
A Bioethicist’s Response to Trump Claiming to Take Hydroxychloroquine
The Trump administration has long had a strained relationship with science. Science denial "puts us all at risk." — Arthur...
Beaumont Studies Drug Combination As Possible COVID-19 Treatment
Beaumont researchers have spent weeks looking for effective ways to treat COVID-19. In April, they started a large study to...