Eli Newman
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Eli Newman
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Health Reporter @BridgeMi.com
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New flu surveillance data in Michigan: seasonal influenza activity remains elevated, but lower over the last two weeks.
January 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Planned Parenthood of Michigan plans for new cuts by offering vasectomies ✂️ bridgemi.com/michigan-hea...
Planned Parenthood offers vasectomies in Michigan as abortion access drops - Bridge Michigan
The organization is seeing rising demand for ‘permanent birth control’ in the years following the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn national abortion rights.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Today, Pres. Donald Trump introduced his “Great Healthcare Plan” but it remains unclear if any lawmakers in Congress are working to introduce its key measures. www.whitehouse.gov/greathealthc...
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The Great Healthcare Plan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUzNupJidq4 CALLING ON CONGRESS TO LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS Today, President Donald J. Trump is
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January 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Policy analysts and health care stakeholders in Michigan pointed to several reasons for the rise in health insurance rates this year, including Congress’s failure to extend ACA-tax credits for premiums. bridgemi.com/michigan-hea...
40,000 fewer Michiganders seek Affordable Care Act health insurance - Bridge Michigan
About 40,000 fewer state residents are signing up through HealthCare.gov, as health care subsidies expire and premiums increase.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Corewell Health officials say about 125,000 Michigan patients could be impacted as UHC pushes for “market-competitive” rate increases
‘Pain in the neck’ for Michigan patients as UnitedHealthcare, Corewell battle - Bridge Michigan
Contract negotiations between Michigan’s largest hospital system and the nation’s leading health insurer have stalled. Coverage is phasing out for more than 100,000 patients without a working plan.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Michigan released its latest flu surveillance numbers. Reports of influenza-like illness (ILI) still remain high, with hospitalizations primarily affecting older residents.
January 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM
From the EPA: “Radon moves up from the ground and into buildings through the openings that exist in floors or walls … radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States after tobacco use.” #NationalRadonActionMonth
January 13, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Michigan wants to restructure how the state administers Medicaid funds for mental health care, but its planned overhaul of the system hit a legal hurdle this week. My latest for @bridgemi.com bridgemi.com/michigan-hea...
Judge: Michigan bid to rebuild mental health care has ‘significant conflicts’ - Bridge Michigan
A judge is asking the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to revise its ‘competitive procurement process’ as it sets out to restructure its Medicaid-supported mental health programs.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Vaccine-preventable diseases are surging in Michigan. Over 2,000 flu hospitalizations and rising measles and whooping cough cases.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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January 9, 2026 at 2:06 AM
The CDC is reducing the number of shots it recommends for American kids. Michigan public health experts say the decision is "not based on science." bridgemi.com/michigan-hea...
Michigan doctors criticize changes to US childhood vaccination schedule - Bridge Michigan
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reducing the number of shots it recommends for American kids. Michigan public health experts say the decision is ‘not based on science.’
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January 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM