Robin Erb

Everyday misery, loneliness, injuries, mistakes, and in some cases ... death. There are good Michigan nursing homes and wonderful staff. But when things go wrong, they REALLY go wrong. bridgemi.com/michigan-healt…

Need weekend inspiration? Some stories just make you smile from the moment you open your notebook... (My latest in @BridgeMichigan ) bridgemi.com/michigan-healt…

A whopping $1.6 billion (yes, with a "b") destined for Michigan in #opioidsettlement funds. Wasting it would be tragic; spending it wisely will save lives. @RonFrench01 and I will stay on top of it; we want to hear from you. Folo our stories: bit.ly/3zwR7bx

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How many abortions in Michigan? The state can’t say under new law bridgemi.com/michigan-healt… via @BridgeMichigan @HealthBridgeMI

ACLU challenges Michigan’s ban on Medicaid-funded abortions bridgemi.com/michigan-healt… via @BridgeMichigan @JordynHermani @HealthBridgeMI

Shout-out to @BridgeMichigan and other media outlets that invest in their staff. And props, too, to Association of Health Care Journalists for #AHCJ2024. It's great to be here with so many smart, passionate journos and advocates.

His Ph.D. was as "a poor, hopeless drunk," he says. Now, he and his partner, Virginia, hit the streetse each day as part of a @DetroitWayneIHN mobile solution to Michigan's #mentalhealthcare crisis. bit.ly/3S9tGMD

Detroit agency launches mobile mental health unit. Can it slow a revolving door? bit.ly/3vrHxF5

How long is your wait to see the doctor? Days? Weeks? Ugh ... more?!? Here's a shot at building out our doctor supply over the next five years, especially for Michiganders who might go without. Thx for the time, @michpca. bit.ly/3GkWf2P

Some see 'shrooms as a key in mental health and maybe pain control. The therapeutic promise of psychedelics is a growing research focus at @UMich and elsewhere. bit.ly/3sXqc5I

Trippin’ news: Michigan researchers study health role of ‘magic mushrooms’ bridgemi.com/michigan-healt… via @BridgeMichigan @HealthBridgeMI

In Lansing this morning: bit.ly/3Lp4kqe

New COVID shot approved, could be in Michigan this week. What to know bit.ly/3Pj0dNk

Michigan may bring back its blue and black, retro cool, license plates bit.ly/44NvDBq

As @BridgeMichigan continues its look at #workershortages, @MIHealthCouncil has been looking at the health care roles most needed through 2023. Check it out: mhc.org/the-index

In health care, "time is tissue," as they say. Not great news then, to hear Michigan's #workershortage problems are hitting the very people who respond to our 911 calls. bit.ly/3KOro17

A new COVID variant genetically drifted in significant ways. But - and this is important - we don't know if it's more dangerous. It may be. It may be, too, that its genetics snuff out this version. 4 words: We. Just. Don't. Know. Fifth word: Yet. bit.ly/3P1tOMi

A bright and talked young man - dead by suicide. His parents - fueled by grief. A plan to save others - now approved along a tranquil slice of southeast Michigan. bit.ly/3DmKoj8

Michigan bald eagles soar back from near-extinction bit.ly/44IlaYi