Confused about Medicaid’s new rules and you? Michigan’s new tool can help by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan For more than a year, states have worked to set up processes that will comply with new federal requirements for Medicaid Nearly 650,000 Michiganders who now get health coverage through expanded Medicaid are affected by those rules A new, […]
Public Health – Muskegon County has received a report of a sanitary sewer overflow that occurred on October 20 near the intersection of Water and Dowling streets in the City of Montague. As a precaution, residents and visitors are advised to avoid direct contact with the natural drain at the east end of Church Street […]
By: Gary Simmons MUSKEGON – Every 4th Friday of the month, Neal Fitness Center offers open pool and gym evenings for members of the community. For 2 hours every month, families can enjoy the facilities that Neal Fitness Center offers. Join in for 4th Friday Fun Night on Oct. 23 at the Neal Fitness Center […]
Over 2,300 Michigan ACA enrollees caught up in federal fraud sweep This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan October 21, 2026 About 760,000 Affordable Care Act […]
Hidden fees cost Michigan patients millions. Lawmakers push reforms This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan October 12, 2026 Health systems add ‘facility fees’ to bills […]
Dysfunction rocks county health dept. at center of Michigan MAHA movement This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan October 5, 2026 Nurses and other staff at […]
Gatorade is recalling 120,000 cases of the drink sold in 37 states, including Michigan, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the drinks contained undeclared food coloring. The recall, announced by federal officials on Friday, Oct. 2, was classified as a Class II and includes 122,021 cases of 28-ounce bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, […]
Michigan got $173M to transform rural health. Where is it going? This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Eli Newman, Bridge Michigan September 28, 2026 Michigan is handing out $173 […]
Muskegon – In partnership with the Suicide Prevention Coalition, Muskegon Community College (MCC) will host a community-wide candlelight vigil Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, to honor those lost to suicide, support those facing mental health challenges and remind the community that no one has to face those struggles alone. The vigil will take place from 5:30 […]
Who will be exempt from Medicaid work rules in Michigan? What to know This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan (bridgemi.com), a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here by Robin Erb, Bridge Michigan September 25, 2026 An online tool […]