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Michigan Medicine warns it may stop taking some Blue Cross plans in July
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (171+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WNEM) - Starting July 1, Michigan Medicine and its hospital system, University of Michigan Health, could stop accepting some Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) insurance plans because of a dispute over reimbursement for complex care. BCBSM says…...
Specialty Eye Institute Discusses Refractive Lens Exchange
20+ hour, 26+ min ago (81+ words) LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Today we visit Dr. El Yassir of Specialty Eye Institute about reractive lens exchange. A common name for this procedure is clear lens exchange. It is an option for those looking to stop wearing glasses for good....
Families, health advocates push for social media safety measures in Michigan
1+ day, 40+ min ago (58+ words) Families, health advocates push for social media safety measures in Michigan'WILX Families, health advocates push for social media safety measures in Michigan Shelter-in-place lifted in Owosso Twp, suspect in custody Laingsburg residents told to shelter in place while police negotiate…...
Mid-Michigan Matters: Treatment for early signs of a heart attack
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (180+ words) Mid-Michigan Matters: Treatment for early signs of a heart attack'WILX LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - McLaren Greater Lansing is working to enhance access to life-saving care for patients experiencing a heart attack. That's why Dr. Nicholas Campbell with McLaren Medical Group is…...
New Livingston Co. EMS substation now operational
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (85+ words) New Livingston Co. EMS substation now operational'WILX LIVINGSTON CO, Mich. (WILX) - As of Tuesday, March 3, northern Livingston County residents are a little safer. The county's newest emergency medical services (EMS) substation, located in Cohoctah Township, is now fully open. Officials…...
Minnesota sues to block Trump administration’s withholding of Medicaid funds
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (665+ words) The lawsuit asked a U.S. court in Minneapolis to block federal health officials from "immediately withholding" the money, which funds the health care safety net for low-income Americans. The move came after Vice President JD Vance said last week the'administration would…...
Terminally ill man dies hours after saying goodbye to his beloved dogs
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (71+ words) Terminally ill man dies hours after saying goodbye to his beloved dogs'WILX Terminally ill man dies hours after saying goodbye to his beloved dogs Rubio urges US citizens to leave Middle East amid US-Israeli conflict with Iran Woman, dog stabbed…...
Mid-Michigan Matters: Protecting yourself against PFAS
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (75+ words) Mid-Michigan Matters: Protecting yourself against PFAS'WILX LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, are becoming a growing concern in Michigan. According to the CDC, PFAS have contaminated over 11,000 sites and the water of over 2 million residents. Sarah Allison…...
Redness on Trump’s neck is caused by common skin cream, White House says
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (180+ words) Redness on Trump's neck is caused by common skin cream, White House says'WILX "President Trump is using a very common cream on the right side of his neck, which is a preventative skin treatment, prescribed by the White House Doctor,…...
Make an Impact: Special ed teacher runs wildlife rescue all year in Eaton Rapids
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (486+ words) EATON RAPIDS, Mich. (WILX) -A wildlife rehabilitation center near Eaton Rapids recently made headlines after taking in bald eagles suffering from severe lead poisoning. The birds did not survive, but the woman who cared for them has spent more than…...