LANSING — State Sens. Lana Theis, Tom Barrett and Kim LaSata this week introduced a package of bills that would block state and local officials from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, masks or testing to attend in-person classes or activities.
LANSING — The Shiawassee County Health Department Thursday said the more-contagious COVID-19 delta variant has been identified locally in a patient.
LANSING — State officials Wednesday in their most recent update said 1,762 Michigan residents contracted COVID-19 from Saturday to Tuesday.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare this week announced Dr. Hazem Tabbaa has joined its medical staff.
LANSING — The American Red Cross has an emergency need for lifesaving blood amid the ongoing severe blood shortage.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County Health Department is encouraging parents and guardians to protect their children by checking their immunization record early and scheduling an appointment to get vaccinated.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County Health Department Thursday said the Shiawassee River is safe for partial body contact, based on current E. coli levels.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County Health Department officials Wednesday said three people have died over the past two weeks from COVID-19.
OWOSSO — After 50 years working as a volunteer at Memorial Healthcare, Phyllis Haas worked her final a shift Monday afternoon at the Four Seasons Gift Shop.
FLINT — Voices for Children Advocacy Center has completed a nearly 4,000 square foot building expansion.
OWOSSO — For the first time since 2020, Memorial Healthcare Monday reported no COVID-19 patients.
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — Kids Count data released recently show mostly steady or improving statistics on poverty, health and child abuse among area children, but local experts say the numbers should be viewed skeptically.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County Health Department Thursday announced it will no longer provide weekly COVID-19 updates and will move to biweekly reports because few cases are being confirmed.
CORUNNA — The number of new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in Shiawassee County held steady for the fourth straight week, officials reported Wednesday afternoon even as the rate of vaccinations has apparently stalled.
OWOSSO — “Irreplaceable,” is how Bernadette Kuchar, the longtime office manager for Dr. Doug Strong, described her boss as he prepared to retire from his family practice after 41 years.
CORUNNA — For the fourth consecutive week, Shiawassee County has seen fewer than 10 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and the number of active cases continued to fall.
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — The Shiawassee County Health Department is urging residents to avoid contact with the Shiawassee River until further notice following recent sanitary sewer overflows at waste water treatment plants in Owosso and Durand.
OWOSSO — The public is invited to an upcoming ribbon-cutting event to celebrate several new renovations at Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care.
LAINGSBURG — Laingsburg United Methodist Church, 210 Crum St.,and Versiti Blood Center are hosting a blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. June 30.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County health officials reported just eight new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the past week, marking the third straight week of single-digit infections.
SAGINAW — Officials in Saginaw County say the Jamestown Canyon virus has been detected in mosquitos collected during the past week and urge people to exercise caution.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County Health Department is hosting a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 4 to 6 p.m. today.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare has announced Michele Partain, a housekeeping aide at The Meadows, as its June Employee of the Month.
CORUNNA — For a second consecutive week, Shiawassee County has recorded single-digit coronavirus infections.
OWOSSO — The Shiawassee Community Foundation has awarded 22 grants to various nonprofits through different endowments, including the Shiawassee Youth Advisory W.K. Kellogg Fund, and the COVID-19 Community Cares Fund.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County, over the past week, recorded the lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in nearly a year, according to the Shiawassee County Health Department.
CORUNNA — Health officials are hosting a pair of walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week for residents 18 and older as Shiawassee County continues to lag behind the state in the rate of people receiving shots.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare has announced Elle Rowlison, office coordinator at Memorial Healthcare Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, as its May employee of the month.
CORUNNA — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Shiawassee County plunged to its lowest level since early March, the Shiawassee County Health Department said Wednesday.
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Monday said 59 percent of state residents older than 16 now have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
OWOSSO — EMTs and paramedics this week are receiving training on new heart monitors their departments are being equipped with.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare has racked up many national honors over the past year but it’s the personalized care of patients that means the most, hospital officials said during Wednesday’s annual Founders’ Day celebration.
CORUNNA — For the first time in two months, Shiawassee County recorded fewer than 100 new cases of COVID-19 over seven days.
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Monday said the percentage of state residents who have been vaccinated ticked upward slightly over the past seven days.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare Monday announced recipients of its annual awards during National Nurses Week and Hospital Week celebrations.
OWOSSO — The Shiawassee County Health Department is hosting a walk-in vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Baker College Welcome Center, 1309 S. M-52.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County Health Department Wednesday said the number of known, active COVID-19 cases in Shiawassee County now is at the lowest level since early April.
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Monday announced that 55 percent of Michiganders have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, which will allow companies to reopen offices two weeks from now.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare is one of just 10 hospitals in Michigan to earn top recognition from both the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and the Leapfrog Group.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County health officials reported just eight new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 over the past week, marking the third straight week of single-digit infections.
SAGINAW — Officials in Saginaw County say the Jamestown Canyon virus has been detected in mosquitos collected during the past week and urge people to exercise caution.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County Health Department is hosting a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 4 to 6 p.m. today.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare has announced Michele Partain, a housekeeping aide at The Meadows, as its June Employee of the Month.
CORUNNA — For a second consecutive week, Shiawassee County has recorded single-digit coronavirus infections.
OWOSSO — The Shiawassee Community Foundation has awarded 22 grants to various nonprofits through different endowments, including the Shiawassee Youth Advisory W.K. Kellogg Fund, and the COVID-19 Community Cares Fund.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County, over the past week, recorded the lowest number of new COVID-19 cases in nearly a year, according to the Shiawassee County Health Department.
CORUNNA — Health officials are hosting a pair of walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week for residents 18 and older as Shiawassee County continues to lag behind the state in the rate of people receiving shots.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare has announced Elle Rowlison, office coordinator at Memorial Healthcare Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, as its May employee of the month.
CORUNNA — The number of new COVID-19 cases in Shiawassee County plunged to its lowest level since early March, the Shiawassee County Health Department said Wednesday.
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Monday said 59 percent of state residents older than 16 now have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
OWOSSO — EMTs and paramedics this week are receiving training on new heart monitors their departments are being equipped with.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare has racked up many national honors over the past year but it’s the personalized care of patients that means the most, hospital officials said during Wednesday’s annual Founders’ Day celebration.
CORUNNA — For the first time in two months, Shiawassee County recorded fewer than 100 new cases of COVID-19 over seven days.
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Monday said the percentage of state residents who have been vaccinated ticked upward slightly over the past seven days.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare Monday announced recipients of its annual awards during National Nurses Week and Hospital Week celebrations.
OWOSSO — The Shiawassee County Health Department is hosting a walk-in vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Baker College Welcome Center, 1309 S. M-52.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County Health Department Wednesday said the number of known, active COVID-19 cases in Shiawassee County now is at the lowest level since early April.
LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Monday announced that 55 percent of Michiganders have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, which will allow companies to reopen offices two weeks from now.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare is one of just 10 hospitals in Michigan to earn top recognition from both the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and the Leapfrog Group.
CORUNNA — For the first time in nine weeks, the number of active cases of COVID-19 in Shiawassee County fell — although there are still more than 1,000 known, confirmed active infections among county residents.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County Health Department Monday said a walk-in vaccine clinic will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Venice Township Fire Hall, 960 S. New Lothrop Road, for area residents in need of the COVID-19 vaccine.
LANSING — The Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and Natural Resources (MDNR) are urging Michiganders to adopt practices to protect their families and animals from rabies.
CORUNNA — For the first time in a month, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Shiawassee County increased by fewer than 300 and the rise in active cases also slowed.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County health director says demand for COVID-19 vaccinations has leveled off and officials are considering ways to make vaccinations more convenient to spur interest.
CALEDONIA TWP. — The only hospice in Shiawassee County that doesn’t charge for services is in danger of closing.
CORUNNA — The Shiawassee County Health Department Monday said it has received enough vaccine for 1,000 first-dose shots this week — an increase over last week, but still fewer shots than past shipments.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare Monday announced Jinger Spaulding, a registered nurse in the recovery department, as its April Employee of the Month.
OWOSSO — The Shiawassee Prevention Network (SPN) is hosting a drug take back event from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday at Village Pharmacy, 427 W. Main St. in Owosso.
SHIAWASSEE AREA — It’s been nearly 11 years since Michigan enacted its smoke-free law, barring individuals from smoking in bars, restaurants and other workplaces statewide.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine recently received Adolescent Champion Gold-Level certification as an adolescent-centered medical facility through the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM).
OWOSSO — State Rep. Ben Frederick received his COVID-19 vaccine Friday afternoon at the Baker College Welcome Center, and distributed $2,500 in ShiaCash gift cards to volunteers working vaccination events.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare announced this week that Jacob Perrin, a physician sssistant, has joined its medical staff.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare Thursday announced it is suspending all visiting hours until further notice, including its long-term care unit.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County’s Drug Court’s fifth anniversary was celebrated with a ceremony in front of the courthouse Wednesday as officials also marked the graduation of four participants and the “phase up” of several others.
CORUNNA — More than 1,000 Shiawassee County residents are currently battling COVID-19, according to the county health department.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County officials said they received only enough vaccine doses for 700 first vaccination shots this week while Memorial Healthcare said it received none.
Since last June, former college athlete Matt Stromer has been dealing with the effects of end-stage kidney failure while hoping to find an organ donor.
CORUNNA — State and local health officials Friday said the Brazilian P.1 variant of COVID-19 has been identified in a Shiawassee County resident infected with the virus.
ELSIE — Ovid-Elsie Area Schools is suspending in-person instruction, effective immediately, citing a surge in local coronavirus numbers.
CORUNNA — During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross is celebrating the blood, platelet and plasma donors who help fulfill its lifesaving mission and urging healthy individuals to join them in giving.
CORUNNA — As Shiawassee County COVID-19 numbers surge upward, matching some of the fastest-growing case rates in the nation, area school districts are reporting large numbers of cases.
CORUNNA — Shiny blue pinwheels have been arranged in front of the Shiawassee County Courthouse to represent children who are happy — the way children are supposed to be, but sometimes aren’t.
CORUNNA — Owosso barber Karl Manke, who was fined $9,000 by state officials for violating health orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, has filed an appeal in Shiawassee County seeking the dismissal of the fines.
CORUNNA — A New York Times report Monday highlighted Shiawassee County as one of the biggest hot spots in the entire nation for the rate of COVID-19 infections.
CORUNNA — Shiawassee County is once again experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases, with county health officials reporting more than 200 new cases since March 24.
CORUNNA — Both Memorial Healthcare and the Shiawassee County Health Department are ramping up local vaccination efforts as the state prepares to expand vaccine eligibility to all Michigan residents 16 and up April 5.
CORUNNA — Corunna Public Schools is hosting a free COVID-19 testing clinic from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot between the transportation garage and middle school.
OWOSSO — The Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce Thursday highlighted several business and community leaders for their outstanding efforts in 2020, a year dramatically altered by the coronavirus pandemic.
CORUNNA — The number of new cases of COVID-19 more than doubled from the previous week — and total active cases jumped by nearly 100, according to county health officials.
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