What to Do When Detroit Air Is Polluted with Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire smoke harms everyone—but hits vulnerable groups hardest. Learn who’s at risk and how to protect your health with expert ...
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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Detroit’s Healthcare Safety Net
Congressional cuts to Medicaid threaten Detroit’s CHASS Center and 11,000+ patients. Protecting Medicaid means preserving access to vital community healthcare.
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VAMONOS: Local Eatery Transforms into Healthy “Third Place” Promoting Physical Health and Wellness
Experience Vamonos Cafe in Southwest Detroit—where healthy eats, Zumba, cardio drumming & community unite. Fresh smoothies, fitness & fun await!
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Secretary Becerra Visits CHASS Center to Highlight Lower Health Care Costs
HHS Secretary Becerra visits CHASS in Detroit with Congressman Thanedar to discuss how new policies lower health care costs for ...
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Wayne State University’s Center for Urban Studies to host major community event to address health and safety in Detroit homes
Wayne State University's AMUS program receives grant to enhance air quality and home safety in southwest Detroit. Learn more about ...
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Michigan’s clean energy package is a solid first step, but more needs to be done to protect health
By Elizabeth (Lisa) Del Buono, MD Uncontrolled asthma. Lyme disease. Heart disease. Preterm deliveries. Mental illness and dementia. These are ...
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The Other Part of The Breast Cancer Fight
Español Abajo As we approach October, we’re coming up on what is widely known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While ...
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Southwest Detroit Organizations Launch ‘Building a Healthy Future’ Campaign
Español Abajo Two leading community organizations serving Southwest Detroit, Urban Neighborhood Initiatives (UNI) and the Community Health and Social Services ...
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A Detroit Survival Guide to Wildfires and Bad Air Quality
Esta es la tercera de una serie de guías climáticas publicades originalmente por Planet Detroit (planetdetroit.org). Planet Detroit proporciona actualizaciones ...
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CHASS Expands Mammography Screening Services
On Monday May 8th, Community Health and Social Services (CHASS) Center, located in Southwest Detroit, cut the ribbon and officially ...
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Bilingual Hispanic News for 33 Years.
