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Medical professionals answer questions about COVID-19 booster …

WebSince Monday, public health officials have reported 38 newly infected or probably infected Northeast Michiganders — including 11 Alpena County residents, …

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First confirmed omicron infection announced in Alpena

WebThe press release says the health department was notified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services of an unvaccinated male in his 20s identified …

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May is Women’s Health Month News, Sports, Jobs

WebALPENA — Women’s Health Month is observed annually in May and officially kicks off with National Women’s Health Week, from May 12 to 18, in which the U.S. …

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Flu, COVID season less severe in Northeast Michigan

WebDiehl said the Alpena hospital did not report any deaths related to the flu or COVID-19 over the winter season. The Michigan Department of Health and Human …

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MyMichigan Urgent Care facility opens

WebALPENA — Northeast Michigan residents can more readily access medical care with the opening of MyMichigan Urgent Care Alpena, parent company MyMichigan …

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New pediatric facility planned for early 2024 News, Sports, Jobs

WebALPENA TOWNSHIP — Alcona Health Center is constructing a new, 6,400-square-foot pediatric facility on its campus in Alpena Township on U.S.-23 North, and …

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MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena President Mike Erickson looks …

WebALPENA — MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena President Mike Erickson reviewed the hospital’s past year, looking back at new surgery programs and the Alpena …

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Alpena boasts long legacy of care for most vulnerable

WebThe yellowed pages of 100-year-old books, stacked on Keller’s desk at the DHHS office in Alpena last week, list residents assisted by the Alpena County Poor …

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State to help health, social groups work together

WebALPENA — The state wants to help Michigan’s providers of health care and social services work better together by more easily sharing information and resources. …

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Local efforts to fill gaps as new 988 crisis hotline launches Saturday

WebAlpena-area mental health advocates say local resources will continue to help struggling residents through difficult moments, hopefully filling in gaps left as the 988 …

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MyMichigan adds Sault hospital to system

WebThe partnership makes the hospital the tenth medical center in the MyMichigan Health system. The hospital in the Sault joins Alma, Alpena, Clare, Gladwin, …

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Former cancer patient becomes donor after excellent hospital care

WebALPENA — Rick Gentges, a man residing in Presque Isle who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July 2020, became a donor with his wife, Susan, to the …

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Alpena hospital gets new name, MidMichigan Health rebranded

WebNews Photo by Steve Schulwitz The MidMichigan Health sign near the entrance of the hospital in Alpena promoted the new name of the hospital and healthcare …

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Alcona Health Center starts new family medicine residency program

WebALPENA — In an effort to provide training and mentorship in a rural setting, Alcona Health Center recently established a family medicine residency program in …

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COVID-19 variant identified in Presque Isle County

WebAs of Friday, 99 people were hospitalized with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 infection across the state-designated, 18-county health care region that includes …

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AHS students win medals in HOSA Regional Leadership Conference

WebALPENA — Several Alpena High School students from the Healthcare Occupations class won medals from the Health Occupation Students of America Region …

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DHD4 opens new office in Atlanta

WebThe public was invited to come in, get a tour of the space, have refreshments, and learn more about the department’s programs. The Health Department …

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MyMichigan appoints new CEO

WebThe MyMichigan Health Board of Directors this week named senior vice president and chief medical officer Dr. Lydia Watson as president and CEO of …

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Family Medicine Week this week News, Sports, Jobs

WebThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, along with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and other Michigan departments and associations are recognizing …

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Sunrise Centre to build new facility in spring News, Sports, Jobs

WebSunrise Centre is a 41-bed treatment facility that holds 20 beds for male residents, 15 beds for female residents in a separate facility close to the base structure, …

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