Detroit Health Department
Coverage of Detroit Health Department in the Nexus archive.
- Morning 4: Michigan Cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 700 cases as health officials search for source — and more news
Michigan reports over 700 cases of cyclosporiasis with 36 hospitalizations as health officials investigate the source. A man was fatally shot in northwest Detroit, and two people were detained. Democratic Senate candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed debated in Grand Rapids, and Downriver neighborhoods continue to experience power outages following severe storms.
- Michigan Cyclosporiasis outbreak tops 700 cases as health officials search for source
Michigan has reported over 700 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic stomach illness, with 36 hospitalizations. Health officials suspect contaminated produce as the source but have not identified a specific food item. Outbreaks are concentrated in Monroe, Washtenaw, and Lenawee counties, with cases rising across 35 counties.
- Detroit activates cooling centers amid extreme heat
Detroit has activated cooling centers at city recreation centers and public libraries to provide relief from extreme heat. The Detroit Health Department advises residents to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity, and monitor vulnerable individuals for heat-related illness.
- Detroit releases report with plans to tackle community health issues
Detroit's Health Department released a community health report identifying maternal and infant health, chronic conditions, food access, and healthcare access as top concerns. The city plans to address these issues through a 'health in all' policy approach, aiming to reduce Detroit's infant mortality rate, which remains high at 12.2 per 1,000 live births in 2023.
- Michigan Senate hopeful El-Sayed calls himself a ‘physician’ but has little history treating patients
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has claimed to be a physician despite having little experience as a licensed medical doctor. He has never been granted a medical license in Michigan or New York. El-Sayed's campaign is based on his medical credentials, but his history of suggesting he served as a practicing physician has added confusion to his achievements.