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The current surge in flu cases is not unusual, but it is not making it easy for ER doctors and nurses having to deal with a larger than normal patient load.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill that expands which hospitals the state considers “rural.” But in practice, the bill only changes things for one hospital.

The doctors unionized after a private equity-owned company took over the ER, they said. Now they've learned that staffing company no longer has a contract with the hospital - and they're not sure if they'll still have jobs.

Today, the cyberattack and labor issues at Ascension St. John hospital in Detroit. Then, the less known operatives of the Underground Railroad. Plus, solar-powered summer fun!

At least one emergency room has transferred a major heart attack patient to another health system, while others have canceled elective surgeries, according to staff.

Corewell Health is encouraging Michigan parents to take precautions to protect against the flu.

“We found that over the last decade, there are less surgeons in rural communities overall, despite incentive programs existing during that time," said Dr. Andrew Ibrahim, the Co-Director of the University of Michigan’s Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy.

Michigan hospitals are struggling to maintain safe staffing levels. The state currently has a nursing shortage and many nurses say they plan to leave the profession.

On today's show, we discussed nurse understaffing and increased violence in schools. Plus, we heard about an affordable housing project and new changes to primary elections.

As the year comes to an end, Michigan hospitals are dealing with a surge of viral illnesses. Today, we spoke with a specialist about the factors behind this.