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...
Beaumont-Spectrum Merger Slowed by Federal Review Process
Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health were expecting to close a deal to merge operations this fall. But with a federal review slowing the process, the deal has been delayed.
Debate Rages on Legality of Biden’s Vaccine Mandate as OSHA Works Out Enforcement Options
Supporters are OK with President Biden's vaccine mandate, while critics threaten to sue. Meanwhile, everyone is waiting on OSHA's order.
Biden’s COVID-19 Plan Includes Mandatory Vaccinations for Large Businesses, Health Workers
President Joe Biden laid out his new direction for battling COVID-19, and it includes having large businesses require vaccinations, among other steps.
Study: Delta’s Testing ‘Significantly’ Decreases Rate of Active COVID-19 Infections on Board
The risk of exposure to COVID-19 while traveling after all passengers test negative 72 hours in advance of your flight is less than 0.1 percent. That’s according to a...
Survey: Majority of U.S. Companies Plan on Vaccine Mandate By End of the Year
A national survey shows a majority of U.S. companies plan to implement vaccine mandates now that the FDA has approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Reports: COVID-19 Boosters Could Come Earlier Than Expected
Fully vaccinated Americans could be getting their COVID-19 booster shots sooner than expected.
Poll: One-Third of Unvaccinated Adults Say FDA Approval Eases Most of Their Concerns
One national poll suggests at least a third of unvaccinated adults in the U.S. would have their concerns eased by FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines.
CDC Data Shows Most of Michigan Should Be Masking Up in Public
Residents in all but two Michigan counties should be masking up, according to CDC guidance. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says no mandates are coming.
FDA Grants Full Approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA on Monday granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, spurring, officials hope, a surge in vaccinations.
