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Child using an asthma inhaler.
Posted inNews

Detroit named toughest city for asthma sufferers in new report

Avatar photo by Nina Misuraca Ignaczak September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Detroit tops the 2025 Asthma Capitals report, highlighting the city’s struggle with high asthma rates, ER visits, and asthma-related deaths, underscoring the urgent need for systemic change.

Dr. Gerald Stefan and dental student volunteer Aster Vas, both dressed in yellow dental gowns, fill a cavity at the Malta Clinic.
Posted inCommunity

Free Detroit medical clinic expands services: ‘It’s just a beautiful thing’

by David Sands September 5, 2025September 6, 2025
A pharmacist holds a Pfizer COVID vaccine
Posted inNews

FDA limits new COVID shots to high-risk Americans, removes Pfizer vaccine for toddlers

Avatar photo by Associated Press August 27, 2025August 27, 2025
A firefighter drags a hose in front of a wall of flames
Posted inVoices

VOICES: EPA endangerment finding rollback ignores climate reality

Alexander Rabin headshotLisa DelBuono headshot by Alexander Rabin and Lisa DelBuono August 19, 2025August 19, 2025
Mary-Jacqueline Muli, founder of The Climate Justice Nurse, sits in front of indoor trees.
Posted inCommunity

Q&A: Mary-Jacqueline Muli, the Climate Justice Nurse, on how climate change manifests at the patient’s bedside

Avatar photo by Ethan Bakuli August 12, 2025August 12, 2025
Medical staff at the Community Health and Social Services Center in Southwest Detroit.
Posted inNews

Medicaid cuts jeopardize Michigan asthma care: ‘This is just going to set everything back’

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt August 11, 2025August 11, 2025
Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins, who is wearing a red shirt, stands with arms crossed.
Posted inDemocracy

Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins says she’ll work for city’s most vulnerable 

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok August 1, 2025August 3, 2025
Aerial view of British Columbia wildfire
Posted inNews

What we’re reading: Wildfire smoke triggers Michigan air quality advisory through Saturday

Avatar photo by Dustin Blitchok July 31, 2025July 31, 2025
Kimberly Speight holds her dog in her arms outside the Jefferson Apartments in Detroit.
Posted inNews

Heat waves challenge Detroit renters: Should city legislate air conditioning?

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 30, 2025September 7, 2025
Detroit mayoral candidates seated at table at July 19 forum
Posted inDemocracy

Southwest Detroit mayoral forum highlights public health, immigration

Avatar photo by Brian Allnutt July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

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