Supreme Court Stops Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Large Businesses
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed with critics who said President Joe Biden was overstepping with his COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large businesses.
Omicron Leads to Sold-Out Rapid Tests, Booked Appointments, Long Lines for Swabs
States across the nation are struggling to keep up with the rapid surge in demand for COVID-19 tests.
State’s Top Doc: COVID-19 Surge Could Put Hospital System ‘Over the Edge’
Michigan's top health officials warned Tuesday that things are likely to get worse with COVID-19 in the state before they start getting better.
State Updates School Guidelines Amid Covid Surge
Michigan schools wondering how new CDC guidelines would affect them got their answer.
Omicron Variant Surge Has Hospitals Facing ‘Breaking Point’
The omicron variant has COVID-19 cases surging at record rates, putting a tremendous strain on hospital resources.
Biden Plan to Fight Off Omicron Includes Free Home-Testing Kits, Help for Hospitals
President Joe Biden announced a variety of steps -- including free home-testing kits and military help for hospitals -- designed to fight off the latest COVID-19 surge.
Federal Court Lifts Stay on Biden’s Big-Business COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
A federal court in Cincinnati lifted the stay imposed on President Biden's vaccine mandate for large businesses, although the ruling is likely to be challenged in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Pfizer: Vaccine Booster Provides Protection Against Omicron Variant
Pfizer officials are saying the booster shot to their vaccine appears to offer protection against new omicron variant.
Federal Judge Halts Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
A federal judge in Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction stopping vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.
FDA OKs Pfizer, Moderna Boosters for All Adults; CDC Decision Up Next
The Food and Drug Administration has approved booster shots of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for all adults. The CDC is expected to rule on it Friday.
OSHA Halts Enforcement of Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Large Businesses
First, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit blocked President Joe Biden’s attempt to mandate either a COVID-19 vaccine or weekly negative tests for workers at businesses...
Appeals Court Won’t Lift Stay on Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit declined Friday to lift a stay it had imposed days earlier on President Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large businesses.
Companies Honored as Michigan’s Best and Brightest Wellness Winners
Health and wellness have moved front-and-center for companies during the pandemic. Michigan companies who are doing the best job in that area have honored as the Best and Brightest in Michigan Wellness programs.
Awards Recognize Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies, National Wellness Winners
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For and the National Wellness winners were honored during a virtual awards ceremony this week.
OSHA Sets Jan. 4 Deadline for Large Businesses to Have Vaccinated Workers
The federal government has issued its new guidelines requiring businesses with 100 or more workers to require COVID-19 vaccines, setting a Jan. 4 deadline.
COVID-19 Vaccines Coming for Children 5-11 After CDC Approval
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended COVID-19 vaccinations for U.S. children between the ages of 5-11, following FDA recommendation of the move.
Wayne Health Opens Outpatient Infusion Clinic in Midtown Detroit
Detroit residents will have convenient access to infusion services for immunological and inflammatory diseases with the November 1 opening of Wayne Health’s new outpatient Infusion Clinic at its 400...
FDA Approves COVID-19 Boosters for Moderna, J&J, Gives Nod to Mix-and-Match
Not only did the Food & Drug Administration give approval to COVID-19 booster shots for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, the panel approved mixing-and-matching vaccine brands.
Mental Health Issues Move Front-and-Center as COVID Pandemic Drones On
Workplace burnout — and mental health in general — continues to be an issue as the COVID-19 pandemic drones on.
GE Healthcare to Acquire Ultrasound Innovator BK Medical, Boost Its Precision Health Presence
Imagine a world where doctors tailor treatments to patients based on their medical histories, genetic makeup and other factors. It’s called precision health, and it’s the latest step in...
