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As the days get longer and warm weather returns, drivers should expect an increase in motorcyclists on Michigan roadways, state officials advise. With that in mind, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson this week reminded motorists to be alert and attentive about motorcyclists as she relaunched the Michigan Department of State’s annual “Look Twice, Save a Life” public education campaign.
The federal COVID-19 Public health emergency declaration ended on May 11. I remember this time in 2020, when the pandemic lockdowns were only two months old.
Michigan health officials and parents from the I Vaccinate campaign celebrated National Infant Immunization Week in April. The week highlights the importance of protecting young children from vaccine-preventable diseases through immunization, which is more important now than ever with 48 Michigan counties dropping below 70 percent coverage for childhood immunization rates.
My high school friends and I talk constantly to each other. It feels like we have been friends since childhood, but our friend group did not form until senior year of high school.
On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over the counter (OTC), nonprescription use – the first naloxone product approved for use without a prescription. Naloxone is a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of opioid overdose and is a standard medical treatment for opioid overdose.
Judy Blume has been in the news a lot recently. I’m assuming it’s because the movie “Are you there God? It’s Me Margaret” hit the big screens this past weekend.
It was snowing as I was getting ready to go to work last Monday. When I got to work, my coworker Mary said, “I don’t know whether to wear boots or flip-flops.” It’s been that kind of spring.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed April as Month of the Military Child, to recognize children of service members who offer their families and armed forces communities unwavering support while facing challenges related to military life.
A society’s first responsibility is to protect its children. We aren’t doing a very good job at fulfilling that basic obligation to the next generation.