Health

Ypsilanti's urban farm, Growing Hope, fosters community and sustainable food production

Managed by volunteers, the lot is a small farm, where a group called Growing Hope encourages people to gather and grown their own food. Since 2003, the nonprofit organization has grown hope among the local community through local food production. The farm is a place where working-class families can have a small plot, and assistance in tending their gardens. The farm also grows fruits and vegetables that are then sold at the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace. 

Plan your meals around what’s in season

Purchasing fresh food from one of the several farmers markets in Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti is an excellent way for people to support local farmers, diversify their diets and nourish their bodies and souls.

EMU's public health fair gives students a chance to learn about wellbeing

 For hundreds of students on campus who struggle with mental health or are unsure about the details and functions of their bodies, the Eastern Michigan University's Public Health Fair offered some answers.

CAPS reintroduces in-person free group therapy for LGBTQ+ and students of color

EMU's Counseling and Psychological Services is offering support groups for LGBTQ+ students and students of color.

Reproductive health activists at EMU are advocating for menstrual equity and access

Students at EMU and across the state are working to make reproductive health access equitable.

Michigan opioid overdose death rate declining 5 times faster than national average

Michigan's diligent efforts to decrease the number of opioid overdose deaths have lead to a significant reduction in the overdose death rate.

Washtenaw County encourages precaution after West Nile found in Ypsilanti

With the record high temperatures, Washtenaw County residents should be mindful to avoid mosquito bites as West Nile Virus has been found is some of the insects, along with birds.

May 18 air quality advisory in effect for Southeast Michigan

An air quality advisory has been put into effect for Saturday, May 18, across Southeast Michigan.

Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance hosts annual Time to Teal event

Hosted by the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance, the Time to Teal event will take place in downtown Ann Arbor on Sunday, May 12.

EMU students present research at HEAL Sexual Health conference at Michigan State University

Two EMU students presented research on reproductive healthcare access on campus at MSU's HEAL Sexual Health Conference.

Eastern Michigan's campus medical pharmacy temporarily closing

Eastern Michigan announced that Trinity Health will temporarily close its Campus Medical Pharmacy due to operational challenges.

Washtenaw County Health Department reports first measles case in five years

EMU's College of Health and Human Services's enrollment decline highest in the University

Eastern Michigan's College of Health and Human Services undergraduate headcount is the lowest it's been since 2007. In the past five years, no department at the university has seen a higher decrease in undergraduate students. 

Spotlight: Health Administration Student Organization

The Health Administration Student Organization, or HASO, at Eastern Michigan University works to help students understand the value of healthcare.

EMU professor uses grant to study gun violence in Asian American communities

EMU nursing professor Tsu-Yin Wu is using a recent grant she received to study the adverse effects of firearm violence on Asian American communities and possibilities for intervention.

Washtenaw County COVID-19 community level now at medium-risk

Washtenaw County at medium COVID-19 risk level since the end of 2023.

Corner Health hosts vaccine clinic and free family photo event

Opinion: Habits that can change students' lives

As a college student, there are specific habits that, if adopted, can help you work through success better. The question is what are those habits?

Opinion: 5 benefits of matcha tea

Matcha not only tastes great, but is filled with plenty of benefits. Here are some of the best ways matcha can improve one’s health. 

Opinion: Four benefits to Bloom Nutrition