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COVID-19 surge stressing health systems

WAUSAU, Wis. – Hospitals and health systems across the region are experiencing high patient volumes and capacity challenges during the current COVID-19 surge. Across the Aspirus Health system – which includes 17 hospitals from Portage, Wisconsin to Laurium, Michigan – patient volumes across all care settings are high. On Friday, 135 COVID-positive patients were occupying 26% of Aspirus inpatient beds. The seven-day average of COVID-positive inpatients across Aspirus has risen to 131 from 103 on Nov. 22. The weekly positivity rate among COVID-19 tests processed by Aspirus has also ...

Michigan celebrates Computer Science Education Week, highlights STEM education paths to high-demand careers

LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed Dec. 6 through 12 as Computer Science Education Week in Michigan, with a call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers and partners in the field. This week also recognizes Michigan's growing need for highly skilled workers in computer science career fields. According to the 2021 State of Computer Science Education report, there were almost 15,000 open computing jobs, which is over 2.6 times the state average demand rate ...

Governor Whitmer makes appointments to boards and commissions

LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Board of Mechanical Rules, Oakland University Board of Trustees, Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Residential Builders' and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors' Board, Michigan Board of Social Work, Michigan Travel Commission, Workers' Compensation Board of Magistrates, Michigan Infrastructure Council, and the State of Michigan Retirement Board. Michigan Board of Mechanical Rules Aaron Sedine, of Cedar Springs, is the president of Engineered Heating & Cooling. He is ...

Governor Whitmer keeps flags lowered for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags to remain lowered to half-staff within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan on Tuesday, Dec. 7, to honor the 2,403 Americans who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. "On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, our state takes time to remember the courage and bravery of the men and women at Pearl Harbor. This day serves to honor the thousands of Americans who paid the ultimate price during the attack on our nation," said Governor Whitmer. "Pearl Harbor is a ...

AG Nessel shares giving reminders following Oxford High School tragedy

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sharing information surrounding fundraising scams as tragedies such as the deadly shooting at Oxford High School can, sadly, attract bad actors. “Thankfully thus far, our department has not received any reports of potentially fraudulent behavior surrounding opportunities to show support for the victims and the community of Oxford,” Nessel said. “We know that, unfortunately, that could change and there may be attempts to profit from this tragedy. My office stands ready to pursue bad actors and we urge Michiganders to report any ...