Arab American neurosurgeon Mohamad Bydon performs “miracle” surgery in Chicago
November 1st, 20250 Dr. Mohamad Bydon saves toddler after near-decapitation, in what experts call one of the most extraordinary spinal surgeries ever recorded CHICAGO — In a story that has stunned the medical world, Lebanese American neurosurgeon Dr. Mohamad Bydon, chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Chicago Medicine,...
Wayne County Health Division reports first West Nile Virus-related death of 2025
September 16th, 20250 WAYNE COUNTY — The Wayne County Health Division (WCHD) reports first West Nile virus (WNV) death in an Out-Wayne County resident for the 2025 season. The individual was an older adult with underlying health conditions. The state as a whole has reported 17 human cases of the virus so far this year, including three in Out-Wayne...
Daily fiber intake can lower cholesterol and protect the heart
August 23rd, 20250 LONDON – A report by The Independent cited nutrition experts who said that adding more fiber to daily meals may help reduce blood cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The report noted that there are two main types of fiber that can be incorporated into the diet: Soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. ...
As Medicaid turns 60, rollbacks threaten millions of Americans
August 7th, 20250 As Medicaid turns 60, the U.S. faces the largest federal health care subsidy rollback in its history. The One Big Beautiful Act, signed by President Trump on July 4, slashes federal Medicaid spending by 15 percent. Over the next decade, it will eliminate over $1 trillion from federal health care and food aid, largely by imposing work...
Dearborn launches landmark health assessment to shape inclusive, data-driven city policies
July 27th, 20250 DEARBORN – The Dearborn Public Health Department has released a comprehensive assessment of residents’ needs, priorities, challenges and health experiences. This unprecedented initiative is part of an ambitious vision to embed public health at the core of municipal policy in the only city in Michigan — besides Detroit — to have...
Trump administration shares Medicaid data with ICE, sparking outrage over privacy and immigration enforcement
July 18th, 20250 Medicaid officials have reportedly made an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to allow agents to examine a database of Americans’ personal information – including home addresses, social security numbers and ethnicities. The data sharing agreement will allow ICE to find “the location of aliens”, according to...
Karmanos Institute marks July as Sarcoma Awareness Month
July 17th, 20250 DETROIT — The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute has marked July as Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcomas, a form of cancer, are rare tumors that comprise of about 1 percent of adult cancers and 15 percent of childhood cancers, according to Karmanos. “Sarcomas are cancers originating in bone or soft tissues, for example, fat, muscle,...
Michigan House passes GOP bill to ban artificial additives in school meals by 2028
July 11th, 20250 LANSING – The Republican-majority Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban several artificial food additives and dyes from school meals starting in the summer of 2028. The proposed legislation targets four additives: brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and titanium dioxide; along with...
Michigan health officials warn of rising measles and whooping cough cases, urge parents to vaccinate
July 11th, 20250 LANSING – Following a significant rise in measles and whooping cough cases among children in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a statement on Wednesday urging parents to vaccinate their children according to the recommended immunization schedule to prevent further outbreaks. Ryan Malosh,...
Michigan lawmaker pushes a bill to ban artificial dyes, additives in school food
May 29th, 20251 A Michigan state representative has introduced a bill to ban several ingredients and synthetic food dyes from school foods starting next summer. The list includes four ingredients: brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and titanium dioxide; and five dyes: Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2 and Yellow 6. Supporters...
Whitmer warns proposed Medicaid cuts would strip coverage from 700,000 Michiganders
May 16th, 20250 LANSING — On Monday Governor Whitmer released findings from a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) report outlining the severe consequences federal proposals to slash Medicaid would have on Michigan. The report warns that the proposed cuts could strip health care coverage from more than 700,000 residents, place...
House Republicans unveil text of $880 billion cut to Medicaid
May 16th, 20250 By Sunita Sohrabji Late night on May 11 House Republicans released the text of a plan that would strip $880 billion from Medicaid, leaving at least 13.7 million people without health insurance coverage. The proposed legislation was scheduled to be heard in the House Energy and Commerce Committee May 13. It is...
Karmanos Cancer Institute recognizes April as Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
April 18th, 20250 DETROIT— The Barbara Ann Karmanos Institute and cancer centers and organizations across the nation recognize April as Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Head and neck cancers include: Ear cancer Eye cancer Hypopharyngeal cancer Laryngeal cancer Nasal cavity cancer Nasopharyngeal cancer Oral cavity cancer ...
ACCESS NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
April 14th, 20250 Health Resources and Services Administration NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT For Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) Recovery Center In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, the Council on Environmental Quality regulations for implementing NEPA (40 CFR Parts...
Texas attorney general launches investigation into Kellogg’s over use of harmful artificial food dyes
April 11th, 20250 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into Kellogg’s, the leading breakfast cereal manufacturer, over potential violations of consumer protection laws related to the use of harmful artificial food dyes. Paxton’s office stated that the Michigan-based company, headquartered in Battle Creek, markets its......
Karmanos Cancer Institute recognized March as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month
April 4th, 20250 DETROIT — The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute cancer centers and other organizations nationwide recognized March as Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month. Multiple myeloma is a type of blood and bone marrow cancer, specifically targeting plasma cells, the cells responsible for producing antibodies. There is no cure for multiple...
Dearborn sees major drop in overdose cases and drug deaths in 2024
March 29th, 20250 Last week , the city of Dearborn announced a significant decline in drug overdose cases and related deaths during the year 2024. According to new data, overdose incidents dropped by 34 percent—from 93 cases in 2023 to 61 cases in 2024 — while overdose-related deaths fell by 43 percent, from 14 to just 8 fatalities in the same......
Kennedy to slash 10,000 jobs in major overhaul of U.S. health agencies
March 28th, 20250 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to reshape federal public health agencies on Thursday, including cutting 10,000 employees and centralizing some functions of the FDA, CDC and others under his purview. The job cuts include 3,500 at the Food and Drug Administration,...
America faces the worst flu season in 15 years
March 7th, 20250 By Sunita Sohrabji Vaccine skepticism, public policy changes, misinformation and a fear of deportation has created the perfect storm for a severe flu season, experts say. Vaccine skepticism, along with a more virulent strain of the influenza virus, is contributing to an extremely difficult season for the...
Dearborn to provide free gym memberships for seniors
January 31st, 20250 DEARBORN — On Thursday, the city announced its participation in the SilverSneakers program, allowing anyone over 65 with qualifying health insurance to use the fitness amenities at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center at no cost. Starting Monday, Feb. 3, anyone on a qualifying Medicare Advantage or Supplemental Health Plan...
Trump’s war on immigrants a threat to public health
January 26th, 20250 By Edward Kissam President Trump’s inaugural speech Monday signaled his continued commitment to characterizing immigrants as criminal invaders and an impediment to his campaign mantra of “making America great again.” Following his speech, Trump signed a slew of executive orders — declaring a national emergency......
Dearborn Public Schools combat teen vaping with new detectors placed in bathrooms
January 17th, 20250 DEARBORN — A Metro Detroit school district is taking measures to hopefully stop students from vaping on campus with vape detectors. Dearborn Public Schools is tackling vaping, which school officials say is not isolated to Dearborn, as more public school districts are taking actions on the three fronts of epidemics affecting teens:...
U.S. unveils proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana
May 18th, 20240 On Thursday, the U.S. Justice Department unveiled a historic proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana, a rule that if enacted would also enable more research on its medicinal benefits. The proposal, first announced in April, would reclassify cannabis from a so-called schedule one drug to schedule three. Schedule one drugs, such as......
New naturopathic clinic opens in Dearborn
March 19th, 20240 DEARBORN — A new naturopathic clinic has made its way to Dearborn with the inception of Tribal Wellness opened by Dearborn native Dr. Ahmad Ali Anani, ND. Located in the heart of West Dearborn at 22022 Michigan Avenue Suite #27, this clinic offers naturopathic consultations to discern the root causes of health issues and imbalances....
DWIHN looks to youth voices helping to address critical mental health issues
March 15th, 20240 DETROIT – Over the last decade there has been an increase in crisis response to tragic incidents that directly impact young people, from school shootings to suicides across the nation – many of which stem from unaddressed mental health concerns. Agency launches Mental Health Youth Council for High Schoolers In response to this, the......
