Northwest Wayne News

VA reports increase in number of appointments at VA Ann Arbor HCS health facility in Flint in July

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2019

The VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, subsidiary 506GB in Flint, Michigan scheduled 2,963 pending appointments in July compared to 2,904 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

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

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2019

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

Mimi's Canning Company in Hart, Michigan receives FDA inspection

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2019

Mimi's Canning Company in Hart, Michigan was inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 12 for foodborne biological hazards and received one citation, according to data posted on the FDA’s official website.

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.

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.

From Great Lakes Wire

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

By Michael Carroll | 6 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).

From Great Lakes Wire

15 cases of Michigan voter fraud documented by Heritage Foundation

By Michael Carroll | 6 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.

Paper released by Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia says gentrification does little harm to low-income Americans

By John Suayan | Oct 2, 2019

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia in July released a working paper stating the perception that gentrification hurts low-income Americans is false.

From Capitol News

'They didn't say it': crowd fails to respond with Tlaib impeachment pejorative directed at Trump at rally

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Freshman U.S. House Rep. Rashida Harbi Tlaib is trying to make profane language directed at President Donald Trump into a slogan for her 2020 re-election campaign but recently found that at least some of her supporters haven't gotten the memo.

Mackinac Center study: Occupational licensure causes higher consumer prices, costs jobs

By Shanice Harris | Sep 20, 2019

Michigan licensing laws are hurting workers and consumers, according to a report from Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The legislation affects the economy, income distribution and public health and safety.

From Great Lakes Wire

Michigan's disabled veterans still waiting for VA to refund wrongly charged home loan fees

By Colin Froment | 6 years ago

More than a month after a July 31 deadline, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) has yet to release an update on what it is doing to identify and refund the approximately 73,000 disabled veterans -- including some in Michigan -- who were wrongly charged funding fees when issued VA loans.

PONTIAC PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - Aug. 31

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2019

This program offers teenagers the opportunity to let their voices be heard and make an impact on their Library and the community.

CITY OF PONTIAC: A Multi-Cultural Mingle Senior Party

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2019

All Seniors Are Invited.

PONTIAC PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen and Youth Summer Reading Completion Party - Aug. 24

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2019

If you complete the Youth or Teen summer Reading Program you are invited to join us for a celebration!

CITY OF PONTIAC: Town Hall - Phoenix Center Discussion

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2019

There will be a Town Hall on Wednesday, August 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to discuss the future of the Phoenix Center.