Eli Newman, Author at Bridge Michigan https://bridgemi.com/author/enewman/ Michigan’s nonpartisan, nonprofit news source Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:46:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://bridgemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-android-chrome-192x192-1-32x32.png Eli Newman, Author at Bridge Michigan https://bridgemi.com/author/enewman/ 32 32 247008660 Report: Michigan lags in preparing students for mental health careers https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/report-michigan-lags-in-preparing-students-for-mental-health-careers/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:33:38 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=73106 desks in an empty classroomMichigan is tied for the fewest behavioral health vocational training programs in the nation, contributing to a school mental health workforce shortage.]]> desks in an empty classroom

Michigan is tied for the fewest behavioral health vocational training programs in the nation, contributing to a school mental health workforce shortage.

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Michigan county’s argument against solar farms? They’re a health hazard https://bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/michigan-countys-argument-against-solar-farms-theyre-a-health-hazard/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:52:46 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72982 Solar panels in a solar parkSt. Clair County plans to appeal a judge’s decision striking down the county’s attempt to use health policies as a way to regulate large-scale renewable and battery storage projects.]]> Solar panels in a solar park

St. Clair County plans to appeal a judge’s decision striking down the county’s attempt to use health policies as a way to regulate large-scale renewable and battery storage projects.

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Oakland County diverts mental health patients to ERs amid crisis center takeover https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/oakland-county-diverts-mental-health-patients-to-ers-amid-crisis-center-takeover/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:36:38 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72833 close up of a sign for Resource & Crisis Center showing old name faded out.Critics fear service disruptions as Oakland County’s community mental health agency asks law enforcement to divert crisis cases to local emergency departments. ]]> close up of a sign for Resource & Crisis Center showing old name faded out.

Critics fear service disruptions as Oakland County’s community mental health agency asks law enforcement to divert crisis cases to local emergency departments.

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Michigan wants schools ready for cardiac emergencies, fails to provide funds https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-wants-schools-ready-for-cardiac-emergencies-fails-to-provide-funds/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:23:52 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72754 In this Tuesday, July 1, 2014 photo, an emergency defibrillator, used to treat life threatening conditions that affect the rhythm of the heart such as cardiac arrhythmia, hangs on the wall at the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in Springfield, Ill. A new Illinois law prompted by the death of a high school student during dance practice requires students learn CPR and how to operate Automated External Defibrillators machines used to treat emergency heart problems. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)A recent Michigan law requires schools to better prepare for cardiac emergencies. But without money from the state, some schools lack resources to put those measures in place.]]> In this Tuesday, July 1, 2014 photo, an emergency defibrillator, used to treat life threatening conditions that affect the rhythm of the heart such as cardiac arrhythmia, hangs on the wall at the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, July 1, 2014, in Springfield, Ill. A new Illinois law prompted by the death of a high school student during dance practice requires students learn CPR and how to operate Automated External Defibrillators machines used to treat emergency heart problems. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

A recent Michigan law requires schools to better prepare for cardiac emergencies. But without money from the state, some schools lack resources to put those measures in place.

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St. Clair County makes it easier for parents to opt out of vaccines https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/st-clair-county-makes-it-easier-for-parents-to-opt-out-of-vaccines/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:26:33 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72225 In this Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, file photo, a patient receives an influenza vaccine in Mesquite, Texas.The health department announced a streamlined approach Monday to expedite vaccine waivers and reminded families they can opt out of the state’s data reporting system.]]> In this Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, file photo, a patient receives an influenza vaccine in Mesquite, Texas.

The health department announced a streamlined approach Monday to expedite vaccine waivers and reminded families they can opt out of the state’s data reporting system.

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Where Michigan gubernatorial candidates stand on data centers https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/where-michigan-gubernatorial-candidates-stand-on-data-centers/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:28:09 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72209 An artist's rendering of a proposed data centerBridge Michigan asked gubernatorial candidates for their stance on the hot-button issue of data centers, amid concerns surrounding Benson’s familial and professional connections to a data center developer. Here’s what they said.]]> An artist's rendering of a proposed data center

Bridge Michigan asked gubernatorial candidates for their stance on the hot-button issue of data centers, amid concerns surrounding Benson’s familial and professional connections to a data center developer. Here’s what they said.

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Michigan quietly kills effort to restructure mental health care system https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/michigan-quietly-kills-effort-to-restructure-mental-health-care-system/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:23:54 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72154 two people seen from behind in partial shadow looking out a windowThe decision follows a judge’s order to block the state’s request for proposal. The state says its aim in seeking bidders was to introduce ‘consumer choice’ to the Medicaid-backed system.]]> two people seen from behind in partial shadow looking out a window

The decision follows a judge’s order to block the state’s request for proposal. The state says its aim in seeking bidders was to introduce ‘consumer choice’ to the Medicaid-backed system.

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Desperate for doctors: Michigan looks to expand who can provide care https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/desperate-for-doctors-michigan-looks-to-expand-who-can-provide-care/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:24:52 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72093 A woman poses in front of a buildingLawmakers are trying to ease dangerous short-staffing in health care by tweaking laws — expanding the ability of some mid-level practitioners and, in some cases, creating new types of workers.]]> A woman poses in front of a building

Lawmakers are trying to ease dangerous short-staffing in health care by tweaking laws — expanding the ability of some mid-level practitioners and, in some cases, creating new types of workers.

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Planned Parenthood offers vasectomies in Michigan as abortion access drops https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/planned-parenthood-offering-vasectomies-in-michigan-as-abortion-access-drops/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:24:36 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71778 Exterior of a Planned Parenthood health center, surrounded by a wrought iron fence.The organization is seeing rising demand for ‘permanent birth control’ in the years following the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn national abortion rights.]]> Exterior of a Planned Parenthood health center, surrounded by a wrought iron fence.

The organization is seeing rising demand for ‘permanent birth control’ in the years following the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn national abortion rights.

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40,000 fewer Michiganders seek Affordable Care Act health insurance https://bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/40000-fewer-michiganders-seek-affordable-care-act-health-insurance/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:37:42 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71584 A screenshot of healthcare.gov webpage.About 40,000 fewer state residents are signing up through HealthCare.gov, as health care subsidies expire and premiums increase.]]> A screenshot of healthcare.gov webpage.

About 40,000 fewer state residents are signing up through HealthCare.gov, as health care subsidies expire and premiums increase.

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