Corewell Health
Coverage of Corewell Health in the Nexus archive.
- What’s Going Around in Metro Detroit: breathing problems, cyclosporiasis, heat-related illnesses
Metro Detroit is experiencing outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and heat-related illnesses, with doctors in Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw counties reporting increased cases of diarrhea, dehydration, and heat exhaustion. Local medical professionals advise hydration, avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat, and monitoring vulnerable individuals due to worsening air quality from wildfire smoke.
- What are the long-term risks of wildfire smoke exposure? Here's what a local doctor says
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is linked to long-term health risks like COPD, lung cancer, heart disease, and neurological impacts. Dr. Devang Doshi highlights cumulative effects on children and pregnant individuals, including low birth weight, and advises recognizing symptoms like eye irritation and chest tightness to differentiate smoke exposure from allergies.
- Doctors in Royal Oak perform world’s first single-port robotic heart surgery
Surgeons at Corewell Health in Metro Detroit performed the world's first documented single-port robotic mitral valve repair on Patrick O’Brien of Royal Oak. The procedure uses two small incisions, reducing trauma and recovery time compared to traditional open-heart surgery.
- Morning 4: E-bike injuries rising among kids as doctors warn parents about speed, safety risks — and more news
E-bike injuries among children are increasing, according to Corewell Health doctors who warn about speed and safety risks. A Detroit family discovered a stranger's headstone at their loved one's gravesite after years of visits. A former Michigan corrections officer was sentenced for sexual assault charges. Aric Nesbitt ended his 2026 governor campaign and endorsed John James, following an endorsement from President Trump.