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Frustrations over staffing levels may lead ER workers at Ascension St. John to strike
Read full article: Frustrations over staffing levels may lead ER workers at Ascension St. John to strikeAfter a prolonged period of six months, marked by what they claim to be fruitless contract negotiations, the doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who have formed a union at Ascension St. John are on the brink of resorting to a strike vote, a move that could significantly disrupt patient care.
Whatโs Going Around: RSV, COVID -- hereโs whatโs spreading the most in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Whatโs Going Around: RSV, COVID -- hereโs whatโs spreading the most in Metro DetroitHereโs our weekly round up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
More than 500 Michigan doctors agree to support lawsuit challenging abortion ban
Read full article: More than 500 Michigan doctors agree to support lawsuit challenging abortion banMichigan voters will decide the future of abortion care in November, but until then there are still multiple court cases playing out.
How the battle over abortion rights in Michigan is impacting providers, patients
Read full article: How the battle over abortion rights in Michigan is impacting providers, patientsMichiganโs battle over abortion rights keeps shifting and changing with access to the procedure hanging in the balance.
Man urges others not to ignore symptoms after doctors find 100+ potentially cancerous polyps in his colon
Read full article: Man urges others not to ignore symptoms after doctors find 100+ potentially cancerous polyps in his colonDoctors made a stunning discovery when a young father suffering digestive troubles came in for treatment.
21 Metro Detroiters from 14 cities named in doctor-run opioid scheme tied to painful back injections
Read full article: 21 Metro Detroiters from 14 cities named in doctor-run opioid scheme tied to painful back injectionsTwenty-one people from at least 14 different cities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties have been named in a doctor-run scheme that involved addicted patients and drug dealers agreeing to painful, unnecessary back injections in exchange for opioids, federal officials said.
Doctors said she wouldnโt wake from a coma for 30 years and she proved them wrong
Read full article: Doctors said she wouldnโt wake from a coma for 30 years and she proved them wrongDoctors told the parents of then 17-year-old Heather Campbell that their daughter would be in a coma for at least 30 years after a devastating car crash.
St. Joseph Mercy hospitals receive national safety distinction for preventative practices
Read full article: St. Joseph Mercy hospitals receive national safety distinction for preventative practicesThe distinction from the independent national watchdog organization recognizes how hospitals prevent medical errors and harm to patients.
U-Mโs Mott Childrenโs Hospital creates buttons of friendly faces for teams treating children
Read full article: U-Mโs Mott Childrenโs Hospital creates buttons of friendly faces for teams treating childrenMott Children's Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital now wear buttons with their faces on them to improve patient experience while masks remain a critical safety measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mott Childrenโs Hospital can now safely see what their care team looks like. โBeing at the hospital can be a scary and nerve-racking experience for children,โ Luanne Thomas Ewald, chief operating officer at Mott and Von Voigtlander Womenโs Hospital said in a statement. โWe recognize that COVID precautions may make it difficult for some patients to recognize the people who are taking care of them. โCurrent restrictions are critical to keeping our hospital community safe but also limit some human interactions that show you care.
Historic Dunbar Hospital: Detroitโs first for Black residents
Read full article: Historic Dunbar Hospital: Detroitโs first for Black residentsDETROIT โ Black doctors needed to establish their own hospitals in 20th-century Detroit due to segregation. Dunbar Hospital was the first of its kind in the city. The house that was once this hospital still stands at 580 Frederick Street. Hereโs its story -- watch the video above. To learn more go here: BlackScrollNetworkMore: Black History Month sectionRelated: Work underway to restore Underground Railroad safe house in Walled Lake
Michigan lung transplant recipient dies from COVID-19 spread by donor lungs
Read full article: Michigan lung transplant recipient dies from COVID-19 spread by donor lungsA Michigan woman tragically died of COVID-19 from the transplanted lungs that were supposed to save her life. Lung transplants are still being done. In fact, a lung transplant can save the life of someone whose lungs have been destroyed by COVID-19. Three days after her lung transplant, she developed fevers and worsening lung function. VIEW: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 vaccine doses ๐In studying what happened, the viruses from the donor, the recipient and the surgeon all underwent genetic sequencing.
Metro Detroit doctor encourages people to pay more attention to their heart health
Read full article: Metro Detroit doctor encourages people to pay more attention to their heart healthST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. โ February is Heart Month and experts said that itโs a critical time for people to start paying more attention to their heart health. Experts said that 65 percent of heart patients putting off screenings or routine checkups. READ: COVID-19 cardiac study suggests increased heart health risks for patientsSt. Clair Shores cardiologist Dr. Joan Crawford has seen the tragic consequences in her own patients. Crawford encourages everyone to get regular screenings and seek help right away if they have any concerning symptoms. READ: More Heart Month coverage
WATCH: U-M Mott Childrenโs experts discuss returning to in-person learning
Read full article: WATCH: U-M Mott Childrenโs experts discuss returning to in-person learningScreenshot from the live Q&A session by experts at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Jan. 28, 2021. Mott Childrenโs Hospital hosted a live Q&A session for parents who have questions and concerns about returning to face-to-face learning during the coronavirus pandemic. โSchools do need to keep kids from congregating,โ said Tribble, who said that talking in close groups does raise the risk of transmission. โMask wearing remains number one for population spread,โ said Terry Bravender, chief of adolescent medicine at Mott.
Canton teen miraculously survives brain aneurysm with mother at her side
Read full article: Canton teen miraculously survives brain aneurysm with mother at her sideDETROIT โ Doctors told a Metro Detroit mother that her daughter would likely die after blood vessels in the teenโs brain suddenly ruptured. Despite the odds, the teen miraculously survived. With her daughter on the brink of death the mother sold her salon to be by the teenโs side. I really, Iโm just happy,โ said Tiffany Bernard, whose daughter managed to survive the brain aneurysm. Doctors stated her daughter had likely suffered a brain aneurysm and would not survive.
Michigan Medicine expands eligibility for systemwide COVID-19 vaccination
Read full article: Michigan Medicine expands eligibility for systemwide COVID-19 vaccinationA nurse holds vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine above a deep freeze cooler at Michigan Stadium on Dec. 31, 2020. ANN ARBOR โ Michigan Medicine announced in an email to staff on Monday that it has expanded the Phase 1A COVID-19 vaccine priority group after administering more than 11,000 vaccines since Dec. 14. Based on recommendations from the state, those now eligible for a Phase 1A vaccine at University of Michigan include:Anyone serving in a role at Michigan Medicine or University of Michigan who works in a clinical setting (i.e. hospital, ambulatory clinic, home care) and is not able to work exclusively remotely is able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine now as part of Phase 1A. Michigan Medicine is administering vaccines seven days a week.
U-M begins COVID-19 vaccinations at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor
Read full article: U-M begins COVID-19 vaccinations at Michigan Stadium in Ann ArborANN ARBOR โ Michigan Stadium reopened its doors on Thursday morning after months of closure as a new site for Michigan Medicineโs sweeping COVID-19 vaccination program. Michigan Medicine aims to eventually vaccinate 2,000 people per day at The Big House, said David Miller, urologist and Chief Clinical Officer at U-Mโs Cardiovascular Hospital. Signs guide individuals to Michigan Medicine's COVID Vaccine Clinic at the Jack Roth Stadium Club at Michigan Stadium on Dec. 31, 2020. Individuals are seen being monitored for 15 minutes after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at Michigan Stadium on Dec. 31, 2020. A nurse holds vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine above a deep freeze cooler at Michigan Stadium on Dec. 31, 2020.
First Washtenaw County Health Department staff receive COVID-19 vaccinations
Read full article: First Washtenaw County Health Department staff receive COVID-19 vaccinationsYPSILANTI, Mich. โ Staff at Washtenaw County Health Department received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. โIโm so excited to be vaccinated, and I donโt have to wait because itโs my job to vaccinate others,โ said Christina Zilke, registered nurse and nursing supervisor with Washtenaw County Health Department in a release. The Health Department received an initial supply of 1,950 doses of the Pfizer Inc./BioNTech vaccine. READ: First Michigan Medicine employees receive COVID-19 vaccineNurse practitioner Cathy Wilczynski vaccinates Washtenaw County Health Department medical director Juan Marquez (left) and emergency preparedness administrator Cindra James (right). (Washtenaw County Health Department)โWeโre feeling both grateful and optimistic as we begin this vaccination process,โ said Jimena Loveluck, MSW, health officer for Washtenaw County in the release.
St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor receives COVID-19 vaccines, begins vaccinations
Read full article: St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor receives COVID-19 vaccines, begins vaccinationsA healthcare worker at St. Joe's Ann Arbor holds up a sticker that says "I Got Vaccinated" as COVID-19 vaccinations get underway. ANN ARBOR โ The first shipment of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine arrived at four hospitals within the Mercy Health and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System on Thursday, including St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland and Mercy Health Saint Maryโs in Grand Rapids and Mercy Health Muskegon. Mercy Health Muskegon received 1,950 doses while the other three hospitals received 975. All hospitals within Trinity Health Michigan have ultra-cold freezers capable of storing the vaccines. For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit www.stjoeshealth.org/vaccine.
First Michigan Medicine employees receive COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: First Michigan Medicine employees receive COVID-19 vaccineANN ARBOR โ Michigan Medicine began vaccinating its frontline workers against COVID-19 on Monday, with an initial group of five employees. MORE: University of Michigan Hospital workers show what โreconstitutingโ COVID vaccine meansOn Monday morning, Michigan Medicine received an initial shipment of 1,950 of the Pfizer Inc./BioNTech vaccine. Roughly 40 Michigan Medicine employees are expected to be vaccinated starting Tuesday with vaccinations increasing next week, depending on supply. The first five employees at Michigan Medicine to receive the COVID-19 vaccine pose for a photo on Dec. 14, 2020. These groups will be determined by Michigan Medicineโs COVID-19 Vaccine & Therapeutics Taskforce which is following recommendations from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Answering COVID questions: What is the science behind these vaccines?
Read full article: Answering COVID questions: What is the science behind these vaccines?Questions about the vaccine scienceMany people have questions about the two vaccines closest to approval. Will the benefit outweigh the risk in this case?โBoth the Pfizer and the Moderna vaccines are mRNA vaccines, meaning they are not live virus vaccines. itโs estimated that over a period of weeks the mRNA is naturally destroyed after it has been used to produce spike proteins. Should you get an antibody test to determine your ranking for the vaccine? Another related question is if you should get an antibody test to help determine your ranking for receiving the vaccine?
Michigan doctors urge restaurants to keep customers safe from COVID-19 by avoiding rush to reopen
Read full article: Michigan doctors urge restaurants to keep customers safe from COVID-19 by avoiding rush to reopenDETROIT โ Doctors in Michigan are urging restaurants to help keep people safer by avoiding a rush to reopen. They are asking restaurants to continue the pause on indoor dining to minimize infections. Rosalie and her husband Joe Vicari own the Vicari restaurant group, with high-end restaurants like Joe Muer Seafood, Brownies On The Lake and multiple Andiamo Italian restaurants. READ: Andiamo owners urge Michigan restaurants to defy shutdown order, reopen if โ3-week pauseโ extendsGov. โAll of us want people to get back to work and businesses to reopen responsibly, but Mr. Vicariโs call to reopen no matter the health risk is reckless.
Michigan Medicine joins countryโs top hospitals in #MaskUp campaign as COVID-19 surges nationwide
Read full article: Michigan Medicine joins countryโs top hospitals in #MaskUp campaign as COVID-19 surges nationwideANN ARBOR โ Michigan Medicine has partnered with about 100 of the countryโs top health care systems urging Americans to mask up as COVID-19 cases reach record-breaking highs. Over the past two weeks, more than 900 medical workers at Mayo Clinic tested positive for COVID-19. The message reads:โAs the top nationally-ranked hospitals, we know itโs tough that we all need to do our part and keep wearing masks. However now is exactly the wrong time to let up,โ Marschall S. Runge, CEO of Michigan Medicine and dean of the U-M Medical School said in a statement. โBut for now, we have to use the tools that we know work: wearing masks, staying socially distant and washing hands.
Michigan Medicine announces restrictions to visitors as statewide COVID-19 cases surge
Read full article: Michigan Medicine announces restrictions to visitors as statewide COVID-19 cases surgeANN ARBOR โ Michigan Medicine announced Monday it has added visitor restrictions at its hospitals and clinics to curb the spread of COVID-19 and to protect patients and staff. Visitors, including family, are required to wear a face covering that covers their nose and mouth at all Michigan Medicine properties, including inside a patientโs room. No visitors will be allowed in clinics for adult patients unless the patient has a physical or cognitive impairment that requires assistance. We hope that by adding these restrictions, we will better protect everyone from COVID-19,โ Washer continued. โLimiting visitors and requiring a mask at all times will help reduce the spread of infection.โRelated reading:
State officials urge Michiganders to take precaution as COVID-19 cases rise ahead of the holidays
Read full article: State officials urge Michiganders to take precaution as COVID-19 cases rise ahead of the holidaysLANSING, Mich. โ On the day that Michigan hospital systems banded together to put out the alert on the rise of COVID-19 cases, Gov. โNo area of the state is sparedโ: How COVID-19 is trending in all 8 Michigan regionsA spokeswoman for Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey said โSen. As state officials announce 6,000 new COVID-19 cases daily in Michigan, hospitalizations are starting to trend in wrong direction. During a virtual discussion with the presidents and CEOS of major Michigan health systems, the most pressing concern isnโt space, but staff availability. COVID-19 cases in Michigan are at an all-time high, and Gov.
4 doctors, 2 nurse practitioners, 3 pharmacists among 19 indicted in Metro Detroit drug scheme
Read full article: 4 doctors, 2 nurse practitioners, 3 pharmacists among 19 indicted in Metro Detroit drug schemeDETROIT โ Four doctors, two nurse practitioners and three pharmacists are among the 19 people who have been indicted in connection with an elaborate drug scheme that went on for years, officials said. The opioid epidemic is still very much a problem in Metro Detroit, with people addicted to and dying from pain pills, heroin and fentanyl. Oxycodone, Percocet and hydrocodone are powerful pain pills that were pedaled on the streets for cash. โThese people are greedy and they donโt care about the average citizen,โ said Steve Dolunt, the former assistant Detroit police chief. โAverage people, some people, have pain,โ Dolunt said.
โPower of positiveโ: Michigan conjoined twins separated
Read full article: โPower of positiveโ: Michigan conjoined twins separatedANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Doctors at the University of Michigan have separated 1-year-old conjoined twin sisters. Sarabeth and Amelia Irwin of Petersburg, Michigan, each had their own arms and legs and heart, but their livers were connected, C.S. โIโm a father of twins and know twins are very close,โ Mychaliska said. The parents, Alyson and Phil Irwin, learned about the conjoined twins during a pregnancy ultrasound in 2019, four months before the birth by cesarean section. โThis has been a giant experiment in the power of positive and the power of prayer," Phil said.
Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious COVID-19
Read full article: Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious COVID-19NEW YORK In the early days of the pandemic, doctors noticed something about the people severely ill from COVID-19: Many were obese. But there's some evidence that obesity itself can increase the likelihood of serious complications from a coronavirus infection. The increased risk for serious COVID-19 illness appears more pronounced with extreme obesity, or a BMI of 40 or higher. One study found an increased risk for death from COVID-19 for people with severe obesity, but only among men. They need a machine to help just do the work, said Dr. David Kass of Baltimore's Johns Hopkins University, who has co-authored a study on obesity and severe COVID-19 illness.
Frontline workers struggle with burnout amid pandemic
Read full article: Frontline workers struggle with burnout amid pandemicDETROIT โ Health care workers, especially those on the frontlines in the fight against coronavirus, are experiencing burnout at alarming rates. Itโs a silent crisis hiding in the shadow of the pandemic and it can potentially harm patients, the doctors and nurses themselves. A recent study published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine finds the prevalence of burnout is 40%. When he recovered, he traveled to New York to treat coronavirus patients. A plea to the public to protect themselves and others to reduce the burden on front line medical workers, at imminent risk of burning out.
Schedule a virtual visit to your orthodontist
Read full article: Schedule a virtual visit to your orthodontistThe advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by TDR OrthodonticsHost Tati Amare spoke with Dr. James Fraser DDS, MS at TDR Orthodontics about the benefits of virtual appointments. The office is still open but they have a virtual waiting room. TDR Orthodontics has offices in Novi, Birmingham, Brighton, and Rochester. To schedule your virtual appointment visit, tdrortho.comWatch the video to learn more.
ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Thursday, July 9, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Thursday, July 9, 2020DETROIT Doctors are starting to learn more about how the coronavirus (COVID-19) can affect the brain, and they report some patients are suffering from confusion, or even delirium. In some cases, the neurological symptoms were the first signs of their infection, doctors said. WATCH Local 4 News at 114 Fast FactsBe InformedPolice were dispatched to the Westland Mall for reports of shots fired on Thursday evening. Its no secret that were living in stressful times, and it seems like that could be leading to more broken hearts. A new study finds cases of broken heart syndrome have increased during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pediatricians warn parents not to ignore their child's routine appointments
Read full article: Pediatricians warn parents not to ignore their child's routine appointmentsDoctors discuss dangers associated with ignoring children's doctor visits during pandemicIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.
Doctors: Emergency rooms are ready to treat you safely amid COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Doctors: Emergency rooms are ready to treat you safely amid COVID-19 pandemicDETROIT There are people with serious health issues who are avoiding emergency rooms amid the COVID-19 pandemic because they fear contracting the virus at the hospital. Doctors say this is not the right perception of emergency rooms right now, including in Metro Detroit. Were seeing people stay at home with serious issues like heart attacks, strokes, appendicitis, things like that. More people dying at homeIn April 2019, 39 people died at home due to health issues in Oakland County. In April 2020, there were 110 people who died due to health issues at home in Oakland County.
Michigans vaccination rates drop, could lead to outbreaks
Read full article: Michigans vaccination rates drop, could lead to outbreaksDETROIT Public health officials worry future outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases could emerge in Michigan as vaccination rates have dramatically fallen during the coronavirus pandemic. Vaccination rates for children 18 and younger fell by more than 20%, according to a study published by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. David Obudzinski, a Beaumont pediatrician, said parents began canceling appointments in March, when stay-at-home orders were issued. Measles, for examples, usually include mild symptoms, but those symptoms can be deadly in babies who cannot be immunized until they're a year old, according to health officials. We need to be sure that everybody gets caught up on their immunizations that they may have fallen behind on so that we can assure that everybody is protected from vaccine-preventable diseases, Swanson said.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs order to expand COVID-19 testing; doctorโs order no longer needed
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs order to expand COVID-19 testing; doctorโs order no longer neededGretchen Whitmer signed an Executive Order on Tuesday to expand testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) across the state. states that anyone who leaves their home for work, or has symptoms of COVID-19 (even mild symptoms), may receive a test at a community testing location without securing a doctorโs order in advance. Medical personnel will be available to order testing upon arrival. A person who wishes to be tested may call the Michigan coronavirus hotline at 1-888-535-6136 or visit www.michigan.gov/coronavirustest to find an appropriate testing location. โThis Executive Order will pave the way for more community testing sites to open as we work towards our goal of 15,000 tests administered daily in Michigan.
How to get the most out of every medical visit -- especially now
Read full article: How to get the most out of every medical visit -- especially nowBut regardless of whether youโve felt sick these past few months, safe to say, you always want to get the most out of every medical appointment. Here are some tips you can use to make every medical appointment as valuable as possible. Consider a video visit. Medical offices can be overwhelmed by patients, especially lately, so if your symptoms are mild, consider a video visit to discuss your concerns and get some health recommendations. And when you choose a video visit, you will not have to drive to the office, or even get out of bed.
Doctors warned of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Read full article: Doctors warned of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in ChildrenDoctors warned of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in ChildrenPublished: May 15, 2020, 6:36 pmThere is a new name for the mysterious illness in children thatโs believed to be connected to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Michigan issues guidelines on seeking non-COVID-19 related medical care
Read full article: Michigan issues guidelines on seeking non-COVID-19 related medical careDETROIT โ The State of Michigan released new guidelines on seeking non-COVID-19 related medical or dental care during the ongoing pandemic. As a result, the state has issued new guidelines on seeking care. Related: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 43,950; Death toll now at 4,135โThe Executive Order gives providers broad discretion,โ said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive at MDHHS. โI applaud our frontline health care providers who put their lives at risk, and who are engaged in efforts to continue to care for their patients in the safest way possible. โProviders know their patients best and will understand the safest, most effective ways to manage their care under these circumstances created by the pandemic.โIt is also important for patients to understand they should not delay important medical care, especially emergency care.
Health experts issue warning: Coronavirus is not the same as the flu
Read full article: Health experts issue warning: Coronavirus is not the same as the fluMany people have compared the new coronavirus to the seasonal flu, but health experts are worried that might give people a false sense of security. Local 4โฒs Dr. Frank McGeorge said heโs concerned that heโs heard many people say, coronavirus is โjust like the flu.โ That implies we donโt need to pay extra attention to the outbreak. By comparison, the seasonal flu kills 300,000 to 650,000 people a year worldwide. Coronavirus, even if low estimates are right, appears to be significantly more deadly than the seasonal flu. By comparison, itโs estimated that less than 2% of those infected with the seasonal flu this year have needed to be hospitalized.
Influenza is Whatโs Going Around in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Influenza is Whatโs Going Around in Metro DetroitDETROIT โ Metro Detroit doctors said we are still in the grips of the flu, but thatโs not the only illness to be concerned about. The flu season is in full swing and doctors are consistently seeing cases of influenza A and influenza B. There are also a lot of other illnesses circulating as well. If you are sick with a respiratory virus, ordinary masks can help keep you from spreading an infection to people. If you are not sick you should not substitute a mask for other hygiene like handwashing.
Influenza is Whatโs Going Around in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Influenza is Whatโs Going Around in Metro DetroitInfluenza is Whatโs Going Around in Metro DetroitPublished: February 7, 2020, 6:28 pmMetro Detroit doctors said we are still in the grips of the flu, but thatโs not the only illness to be concerned about.