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Thursday, April 11, 2013  The cost of insurance and unemployment are part of the cause according to the study.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The Michigan legislature is seeing new abortion-related proposals that would prohibit some insurance coverage of the procedures and mandate ultrasound examinations.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder says he has concerns about whether Michigan's health care system could handle the increased number of patients if the state agrees to expand Medicaid eligibility.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  According to the 23rd edition of America's Health Rankings, Michigan is 37th this year compared to 33rd in 2011 when compared with the health of other states.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Michigan authorities say a national outbreak of fungal meningitis linked to contaminated steroids has infected at least 211 people in Michigan, an increase in 10 in the past three days.

Sunday, October 07, 2012  Kidney transplant survivor speaks out about being an organ donor.

Friday, October 05, 2012  By fall 2013, Central Michigan University plans to break ground on two medical facilities.

Friday, November 11, 2011  Legislation has been passed that is designed to help consumers and small businesses purchase health insurance.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011  Michigan lawmakers no longer have lifetime health care benefits.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will force many public employees to pay more for their health insurance by limiting the amount public employers may pay for government employee medical benefits.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  Governor Rick Snyder is revealing his plans to make Michigan a healthier state.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  Both the Michigan Senate and House have approved a plan that requires many government and school employees to pay more for their health care.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  The health department states a toxin, that produces the E. coli illness, was linked to McNees Meats and Wholesale LLC, a meat-processing and retail company in North Branch and Lapeer County.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Marquette had already made an impression on us, from its friendly people to its art and culture and historic buildings. It was this cutting edge medical outfit, though, that fused it all together, so to speak.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  Cheboygan County Drain Commissioner Dennis Lennox has decided to run for an open seat in the Michigan House and drop a possible run against U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak.