Family

Michigan Budget Includes Significant Investments to Improve Health Care Worker Wages, Family Health – State of Reform

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Michigan Budget Includes Significant Investments to Improve Health Care Worker Wages, Family Health - State of Reform

The Michigan Legislature recently passed the states Budget 2023-2024which designates hundreds of millions of dollars to improve public health. Get information on upcoming events, insights from key stakeholders, and status-specific reports delivered to your inbox! The $82 billion budget is the greater in state history and is expected to be signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. … Read more

Navigating the Family Dynamics Between Addiction and Disconnection | Ask Amy

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Navigating the Family Dynamics Between Addiction and Disconnection | Ask Amy

Dear Amy: My husband and I recently welcomed twin boys into our family. His parents were able to visit us a few weeks ago. It was evident that his father, who struggled with various self-medication strategies for chronic pain, continued down the road of alcoholism. His drinking went from a few beers in the evening … Read more

10th District: Family of soccer player who overdosed can prosecute pharmacy for manslaughter

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Stephen Mehrer died of a drug overdose in 2017. An appeals court ruled that his parents can proceed with their lawsuit against Walgreens over his death. Stephen Mehrer died of a drug overdose in 2017. An appeals court ruled that his parents can proceed with their lawsuit against Walgreens over his death. Walgreens pharmacy dispensed … Read more