Downriver Today

VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Ann Arbor HCS health facility (506) in August

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2019

The VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, subsidiary 506 in Ann Arbor, Michigan scheduled 50,774 pending appointments in August compared to 51,383 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

4,249 residents die of alzheimer's disease in Michigan in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2019

There were 4,249 Michigan residents who died of alzheimer's disease in 2016, a 12.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

1,364 residents commit suicide in Michigan in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2019

There were 1,364 Michigan residents who committed suicide in 2016, a 3.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

University Of Michigan Hospitals - Clinical Micro in Ann Arbor, Michigan receives FDA inspection

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2019

University Of Michigan Hospitals - Clinical Micro in Ann Arbor, Michigan was inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 11 for human cellular, tissue, and gene therapies and received four citations, according to data posted on the FDA’s official website.

1,791 residents die of kidney disease in Michigan in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2019

There were 1,791 Michigan residents who died of kidney disease in 2016, a 6.8 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

5 newly enrolled Oscar G. Johnson VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 13, 2019

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain reported that five patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

CITY OF LINCOLN PARK: Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting to be held on October 16

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2019

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting to be held on October 16

WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN: Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste Collection-Taylor to be held on October 19

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2019

Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste Collection-Taylor to be held on October 19

12 newly enrolled Aleda E. Lutz VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2019

The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw reported that 12 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

27 newly enrolled John D. Dingell VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2019

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit reported that 27 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

14 newly enrolled Battle Creek VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2019

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center reported that 14 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

CITY OF ALLEN PARK: Allen Park Fire Department Open House to be held on October 13

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

Allen Park Fire Department Open House to be held on October 13

From Great Lakes Wire

Michigan receives ‘D’ grade on national ranking of states’ fiscal health

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Michigan would need $55 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health by Truth in Accounting (TIA).

CITY OF RIVERVIEW: October 6 - 12 is Fire Prevention Week

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2019

October 6 - 12 is Fire Prevention Week

WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT: American Cancer Society present the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 12

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2019

American Cancer Society present the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 12

From Great Lakes Wire

15 cases of Michigan voter fraud documented by Heritage Foundation

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Fifteen people have been found guilty of election or voter fraud in Michigan since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database that details such cases nationwide.

CITY OF RIVERVIEW: October 6 - 12 is Fire Prevention Week.

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2019

October 6 - 12 is Fire Prevention Week.

CITY OF LINCOLN PARK: Fire Department Open House to be held on October 6

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2019

Fire Department Open House to be held on October 6

WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: I'm Still Teaching Artists as Educators Art Exhibit on October 8

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2019

I'm Still Teaching Artists as Educators Art Exhibit on October 8

CITY OF WOODHAVEN: Oktoberfest Luncheon to be held on October 17

By Press release submission | Oct 5, 2019

Oktoberfest Luncheon to be held on October 17