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Online Pharmacies Expand as Michigan Drugstores Face Closures
More Michigan residents are turning to mail-in prescriptions as insurance plans favor online services, but the shift is contributing to the closure of hundreds of local pharmacies, especially in rural areas, according to state officials and pharmacists
Stratford Schedules Back-to-School Physicals and Immunization Clinics
The Stratford Health Department will offer back-to-school physicals and immunization clinics for students under 19 on August 20, 25, and 31 at its Birdseye Street location. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are accepted.
California to Phase Out Paraquat Pesticide Linked to Health Risks
California will phase out paraquat, a pesticide tied to birth defects and thyroid issues, after manufacturers withdrew their products following new state health assessments. The move follows years of advocacy and recent regulatory review.
Family Escapes Farmington Hills House Fire Sparked by Lightning
A lightning strike ignited a fire at a Morningview Street home in Farmington Hills early Monday, prompting a swift response from firefighters and allowing a family of four to evacuate safely without injuries.
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