Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
8 storiesAdditional recurring context includes CDC, national public health, and disease surveillance.
How Did a Gun Reach a Battle Creek Elementary School?
Police responded to Ann J. Kellogg Elementary School after a gun discharged inside a third-grade student's backpack on Sept. 22. No one was injured, but the key question remains unanswered: how did the child get the firearm?
Michigan Kindergarten Vaccination Waivers Hit Decade High
Michigan's kindergarten vaccination waiver rate has climbed to 7.7 percent for 2025, the highest in a decade. Families can now check their local school's immunization data using a new online tool from Bridge Michigan.
Michigan School Vaccine Exemptions Reach Highest Level in a Decade
Michigan's rate of school vaccine waivers has climbed to 7.1 percent, the highest in ten years, with nearly 25,000 students exempted in 2025. Health officials warn this trend could increase outbreaks of diseases like measles and whooping cough.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Dearborn Heights Man After Weeks of Uncertainty
A Dearborn Heights resident spent weeks hospitalized with severe encephalitis before doctors identified West Nile virus as the cause. The case highlights the risk of mosquito-borne illness in Michigan and the importance of early medical attention.
Meta Agrees to $17.1B Settlement Over Child Safety on Social Media
Meta will pay up to $17.1 billion to 47 states and U.S. territories over claims its platforms are addictive and harmful to children, with new safety rules for young users on Facebook and Instagram set to take effect over the next decade.
Michigan Insurers Offer $950 Blood Test for Early Cancer Detection
A new blood test that can detect dozens of cancers early is now available through select Michigan hospitals and insurers, but questions remain about its high cost, insurance coverage, and real-world impact on patient outcomes
Rhode Island Ranks 13th Safest for Senior Drivers in New Study
A new analysis places Rhode Island among the top safer states for drivers aged 65 and older, with the state ranking 13th out of 48 based on recent traffic fatality data. The findings highlight regional differences in senior driver safety across the U.S.
OpenAI Foundation Launches $100M AI Fund for State Health Projects
The OpenAI Foundation is investing $100 million to help states and local organizations use artificial intelligence in public health research, starting with hepatitis C treatment development in Alabama, Illinois, Louisiana, and Massachusetts.