by Research Team | Dec 13, 2014 | Health News
The Daily Telegram of Adrian and the Toledo Blade say the 145,000-square-foot facility in Lenawee County’s Adrian Township will replace ProMedica Bixby in Adrian and Herrick hospital in Tecumseh. It will have up to 80 acute care beds, an emergency department,...
by Research Team | Dec 13, 2014 | Health News
Michigan’s health agency is working to make it harder for parents to get out of immunizing their children against contagious diseases. The Michigan Department of Community Health has rules that take effect Jan. 1 requiring parents to take extra steps in order to...
by Research Team | Dec 13, 2014 | Health News
New York’s acting health commissioner has declared influenza “prevalent” in the state, and says health care workers who aren’t vaccinated must wear masks around patients. Acting Commissioner Howard Zucker says that while this year’s flu...
by Research Team | Dec 13, 2014 | Health News
California officials are battling the worst whooping cough epidemic to hit the state in seven decades as a recent rebound in cases raises questions about the effectiveness of the pertussis vaccine. Doctors emphasize that the inoculation has led to fewer deaths than in...
by Research Team | Dec 13, 2014 | Health News
Universal Pictures said Friday that Jolie is suffering from “a mild bout of chicken pox” that will keep her from making public appearances in the coming days to support the film, which she directed. “Unbroken,” about former Olympian Louis...