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Why home maintenance deserves a spot in the annual health and budget plans

Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances.

Michigan House votes to pass bills strengthening penalties for fentanyl dealers

Members of the Michigan House of Representatives have approved a plan that looks to toughen penalties for fentanyl dealers.

Battle Creek water system exceeds TTHM limits; officials say no immediate health risk

The city of Battle Creek has identified a drinking water standard violation in Battle Creek, Springfield, Emmett Township, and parts of Pennfield Township.

American Heart Association celebrates 21 years of Go Red for Women at annual gala

The American Heart Association (AHA) celebrated 21 years of its Go Red for Women movement with a gala at the Radisson Hotel Friday night.

Sleep expert on dealing with daylight saving fatigue

You may still be dealing with a lingering feeling of fatigue now that we've lost an hour to Daylight Savings.One sleep expert at Notre Damedoes havesome insig

Michigan veterans included in study to see if marijuana could treat PTSD

MAPS says as many as 1/4 veterans already use cannabis to treat their symptoms.

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with insurance hikes

NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnig

Pregnant people, parents with newborns to receive $7,500 from Rx Kids

Pregnant people in Kalamazoo are eligible to receive $7,500 from a community childcare support program.

Tuberculosis case confirmed at Kalamazoo school, health officials launch investigation

An investigation is being launched after an individual at a local school was diagnosed with tuberculosis.

Local doctor provides insight on the overall risk bird flu poses to humans

Bird Flu is continuing to spread throughout the country, impacting a range of animals, and even humans.

Michigan launches campaign to mitigate widespread respiratory illness

The new year has been welcomed by an increase in respiratory illnesses. Cases of RSV, COVID-19, and Influenza are widespread across the state.

PHOTOS: Loy Norrix High School celebrates opening of school-based health center

Kalamazoo Public Schools is welcoming a new addition to the district, the Loy Norrix Knights Health Center.

Experts warn of tech neck risks with children's screen time

As you are gathering around TV screens or smartphones to recap your favorite moments of the year, you will want to keep from bending over for long periods of ti

MDHHS: Michigan overdose deaths dropped nearly five times greater than national average

A decline in Michigan's overdose deaths is marking progress in the state's ongoing battle against opioids, according to the MDHHS.

Take precautions with Narcan during winter months

With winter weather and freezing temperatures health officials are issuing a warning about Narcan nasal spray.

Reach Sober Living to open fourth home in Kalamazoo this winter

Reach Sober Living, an 501 (C)(3) non-profit aiming to offer support to those on recovery journeys, is set to open another location in Kalamazoo.

Kalamazoo Heart Walk promotes cardiovascular health, offers CPR training

Hundreds of community members gathered Saturday for a walk to save lives.

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Natural Resources Commission passes one buck rule, eliminates firearm restrictions

After a nine-and-a-half-hour meeting, the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) voted to pass a new hunting rule that limits hunters to one buck per season.

Thunderstorm chances ramp up in West Michigan through Tuesday with severe weather possible

After a quiet start to May, our pattern will become more active over the next few days.

"She didn't hesitate": Neighbors witness rescue of baby from burning apartment

A baby and her mother are safe after the child was thrown to save her from smoke inside a building on fire.

Two Lansing residents arrested after wrong-way driving incident on I-69

Two Lansing residents were arrested after a vehicle was driving the wrong direction on I-69 early Saturday.

Baby thrown from window of burning Kalamazoo home, caught by officer; mother rescued

A mother and her baby are OK after being rescued from a burning home in Kalamazoo's Edison neighborhood Friday afternoon.

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Pine Rest to build first dedicated pediatric behavioral health center in Michigan

2024 Kalamazoo County Walk to End Alzheimer's raises over $50k for research, resources

WMU Bronco Bash, swimming, fishing: West Michigan finds ways to beat the heat

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Pine Rest to build first dedicated pediatric behavioral health center in Michigan

A local behavioral health clinic is building a new center devoted to pediatric behavioral health.

Whooping cough is at a decade-high level in U.S.

Whooping cough is at its highest level in a decade for this time of year, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.There have been 18,506 cases of whooping cough

Michigan shows rise in whooping cough cases, MDHHS warns

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is calling attention to an increase in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whoop

2024 Kalamazoo County Walk to End Alzheimer's raises over $50k for research, resources

Bronson Park in Kalamazoo turned purple as dozens of community members gathered for the 2024 Kalamazoo County Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Michigan's housing crisis deepens as federal voucher program remains paused

A federal housing voucher program formerly known as Section 8 has been paused for months, and communities in West Michigan are feeling the impact.

Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. What experts say about how much is too much

Despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol, many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk.

11th annual Suicide Prevention Walk returns to raise awareness, save lives

An annual walk aimed at raising awareness for suicide prevention is returning to downtown Kalamazoo.

Dual case of West Nile virus and EEE detected in Kalamazoo County

A case of dual infection of West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE, was detected in a horse in Kalamazoo County.

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