public health

Michigan State University will not provide quarantine and isolation housing for students who test positive for COVID-19 in the upcoming academic year.

How one local health official decided to spend COVID funds. Metro-Detroit poet discussed his latest work. Just how expensive has political petition gathering got?

Dearborn will become just the second city in Michigan with its own health department, the city’s new mayor announced this week. Abdullah Hammoud said he’ll revive it with what he calls a modern approach to public health.

On today's show, hear some of Stateside's favorite conversations from this year - made possible by our supporters and listeners like you.

Researchers were able to put some hard numbers on the backlash local health officials faced over COVID restrictions and mask mandates, including some 1,500 documented incidences of harassment and more than 200 people leaving their jobs.

During the pandemic, local public health officials have had the hard job of writing the road rules for their communities. Add to that harassment from the public and lack of support from health boards. Today, we hear from a NW Michigan health director who recently decided enough is enough.

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses Ukraine, the U.S. strategic oil reserve, and the 2022 election. A restaurant’s plan to support Ukrainians through a “Slavic Solidarity” menu and event. And, why a northern Michigan public health officer is choosing to leave her post.

Lisa Peacock's last day will be April 29, 2022, per her 60 days' notice requirement. She said she is willing to negotiate an earlier departure with the local health board.

As the Omicron variant continues to spread across Michigan, a superintendent and a professor of public health join us to discuss COVID in schools and updated pandemic policies. Also, we take a look back into the rich history of hockey in Michigan.

The Michigan Supreme Court has reaffirmed that the Board of State Canvassers must certify a ballot question to repeal the 1945 Emergency Powers of…