Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed three new representatives to serve on Michigan’s Public Health Advisory Council. One of them is Gregory Zimmerman from Central Michigan University, who said he's committed to representing voices in rural healthcare.

Dentists say community water fluoridation is a way to improve overall health.

Six organizations will get $200k each from the Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund to help make transportation to substance abuse recovery efforts more easily available.

The state wants to better understand Michiganders' exposure to nearly 200 different chemicals, including lead, mercury and PFAS.

Thursday's announcement marks the third human case of the virus in the U.S. this year. Some migrant farmworkers in the state have voiced concerns to labor advocacy groups about the lack of personal protection equipment available at sites.

A law went into effect this year that requires parents to lock up their guns, otherwise they could be held responsible for any injuries or deaths caused by the firearm.

The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case where the state Department of Health and Human Services wants to take temporary custody of a troubled child. Lower courts have split on whether the state has the authority to do that.

A federal judge has ordered the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to return or destroy blood samples taken from some newborn infants unless it gets permission from the parents to keep them in a state database.

State officials warn Michiganders to take necessary precautions against mosquito bites after mosquitos in Bay County test positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Cardiac safety program aimed at quick response in school-related emergencies in rural communities