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Help for caregivers

ESCANABA — Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for family caregivers of people with dementia, will be held from 11 a.m. - noon, Tuesdays, September 15, 22, and 29. During the three online session,s participants will learn basic information about dementia and its ...

Let’s Talk About Addiction

HOUGHTON – Addiction Medicine Physician Dr. Kirk Klemme is will give a public presentation focusing on addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. Klemme's "Talk with a Doc" presentation, titled "Let's Talk About Addiction," will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the lobby of the Aspirus ...

Online pharmacies aid rural health care

Editor's note : This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. ALPENA —For the past five years, Alpena resident Selena Kenny has received a bulk supply of medication every three months from ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. LANSING — Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths ...

Let’s Talk About Addiction

HOUGHTON – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics invites community members to attend the upcoming "Talk With A Doc" presentation focused on addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. The free educational event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn more about substance use ...

Michigan WIC Program increases income threshold

LANSING – The income guidelines for the Michigan Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program were recently adjusted due to federal guidelines, and more Michigan families may now qualify for benefits. Under the updated WIC income eligibility guidelines, a family of four can now qualify with an ...