Detroit Evening Report: Jeremiah Steen to fill vacant seat on Detroit school board
The Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education has appointed 25-year-old youth advocate Jeremiah Steen to serve on the...
Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS stands by childhood vaccination recommendations
The state health department says it will not be changing its recommendations for childhood vaccinations – despite an executive order...
The Metro: What’s making hundreds of Michiganders sick? Health officials are still looking
A parasite called cyclospora is spreading through Michigan, and health officials still haven't found the source. In a normal year,...
Detroit Evening Report: National poll shows that aging populations need to learn how to maintain brain health
Most older adults do not know how to care for their brain health, according to a new survey by the...
Detroit Evening Report: Mary Waters campaigns for write-in votes
Detroit Council Member Mary Waters has launched a write-in campaign for Michigan’s 13th congressional district. Waters said in a statement...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network offers scholarships
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) is offering scholarships to high school seniors. The third annual DWIHN Mental Health...
Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn selects Mike Esseily as new superintendent
Dearborn Public Schools has a new superintendent. After several rounds of interviews, the school board chose Mike Esseily to lead the district...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan’s plan to help sickle cell disease patients
The state has released a new strategic plan to address sickle cell disease. The Michigan Department of Health and Human...
Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS launches health screening for firefighters
The state health department is rolling out an effort to screen firefighters for health issues stemming from their line of...
Detroit Evening Report: Hamtramck joins Michigan Main Street program
The City of Hamtramck is now a part of the Michigan Main Street program as a Select Level city. The...
Detroit Evening Report: MDHHS offers stipends for behavioral health interns
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is offering stipends for interns enrolled in a behavioral health bachelor or...
Detroit Evening Report: Community fridges to improve food access for seniors
Metro Food Rescue is piloting a new program to bring food directly to those in need with a community fridge...
