Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
Wayne County – Influenza, stomach viruses, strep throat, slip & fall injuries, COVID
Dr. Jennifer Stephens-Hoyer -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford Medical Center Plymouth
“We are seeing a surge of influenza A (flu) infections, gastrointestinal infections, many cases of pneumonia, and some COVID. We are also seeing significant orthopedic injuries related to slip and falls. Please exercise extra caution as unexpected slippery ice patches due to fluctuating temperatures can increase the risk of injury.”
Dr. Jennifer Stevenson -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford Medical Center Fairlane
“We’re seeing lots of influenza A (flu) and viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)! COVID and strep throat are still around as well. Many people are slipping and falling due to the cold and icy conditions. Please be careful!”
Dr. Angela Groves -- Chief of Emergency Services, DMC Harper University Hospital
“We continue to see a lot of influenza A, and a few cases of influenza B are starting to show up. Fortunately, it seems the gastrointestinal viruses are not as prevalent now as a few weeks ago.”
Dr. Glen Clark -- Emergency Center Chief, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital
“We’ve had a very high number of slip and fall cases lately. Influenza A remains prevalent with some COVID. We’ve also had a couple cases where patients had both flu and COVID simultaneously.”
Dr. Kelly Levasseur -- Medical Director of Pediatric Emergency, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
“We’re still seeing lots of flu, at about the same levels as the past few weeks. We’re also seeing vomiting illnesses and cases of strep throat.”
Dr. Christopher Loewe -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford St. John Hospital
“We’re seeing a lot of the usual illnesses this time of year; influenza A (flu), RSV, asthma, croup and pneumonia.”
Dr. Gust Bills -- Emergency Department, Henry Ford Medical Center Grosse Pointe Cottage
“Patients are coming in with symptoms of influenza A (flu).”
Oakland County – Influenza, COVID, slip & fall injuries, Norovirus, RSV
Dr. Jim Getzinger -- Emergency Center Physician, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
“We are seeing large number of influenza cases flooding our department, with a smaller number of COVID cases. Also, plenty of slip and falls given the icy conditions lately as well.”
Dr. Rachel M. Klamo -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Glennan Primary Care
“Right now, there are a lot of influenza A (flu) cases and some cases of influenza B (flu).”
Washtenaw County – Influenza, RSV, croup, pneumonia, stomach viruses, upper respiratory infections
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“We are seeing flu, upper respiratory infections, COVID and a small amount of patients with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The majority of these patients have other underlying disease processes causing them to be more susceptible to complications when they have these illnesses. Many of them are still able to be discharged home. The busyness of the emergency department on the adult side is mostly driven by high acuity patients with other medical conditions. We are seeing a high number of respiratory illnesses this week similar to or slightly higher than last week.”
Dr. Stuart Bradin -- Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Michigan Medicine
“Still seeing lots of influenza A, RSV/bronchiolitis, croup and pneumonia. GI illness with vomiting and diarrhea is prevalent as well.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at high levels. Cases of influenza A and influenza B are being reported. Most influenza cases being reported in Washtenaw county are influenza A. Influenza wastewater detection is currently at high levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Influenza B wastewater detection is currently at low levels in both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.”
Monroe County – Influenza, COVID, slip & fall injuries
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital – Emergency Center
“We are still seeing a high number of Influenza A and COVID-19 cases. These illnesses are mainly affecting the older adult population, many of whom require to be hospitalized for an extended period. Additionally, there is an increase in slip and fall incidents. We strongly recommend frequent and thorough handwashing and staying home if you’re feeling unwell. If it’s necessary to go out while sick, please wear a mask to help stop the spread of the virus.”
Macomb County – Influenza, RSV, COVID, slip & fall injuries
Dr. Stephanie Hernandez -- Emergency Physician, McLaren Macomb
“The most common condition treated in the ER this week, patients are testing positive for influenza A, with the majority of patients experiencing a fever, body aches, and symptoms of an upper respiratory infection, though some are also experiencing vomiting. Minor orthopedic and soft tissue injuries resulting from slip and falls in the icy conditions have been trending up in the trauma center. The volume of patients testing positive for COVID-19 after experiencing upper respiratory infection symptoms have shown signs of tapering off.”
Dr. Maria Samuel -- Primary Care Physician, Henry Ford Medical Center Sterling Heights
“Cases of influenza A (flu) are high! We’re also seeing RSV and COVID.”
Livingston County – Respiratory illnesses, influenza, RSV, COVID, slip & fall injuries
Trinity Health Livingston Emergency Department & Trinity Health Medical Center – Brighton
“Respiratory complaints continue to be the main complaint in Livingston County, with positive Influenza A and RSV being the most frequent. On a more positive note, COVID numbers continue to decrease. Additionally, the icy conditions have led to a rise in slip-and-fall accidents, so we strongly encourage everyone to take extra care when walking outside.”