Senate hopeful Mike Rogers offers copays, high-risk pools for health care – Bridge Michigan

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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers has indicated he would roll back some key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. He proposed eliminating inexpensive preventive care and reinventing a form of high-risk insurance pool. Health care has emerged as a key issue in the U.S. Senate race, with Democrats focused on expanding the role of … Read more

Measles cases confirmed in Monroe County — Click here for list of exposure locations

Measles cases confirmed in Monroe County -- Click here for list of exposure locations

Monroe County, Michigan – Health officials have confirmed measles cases in Monroe County and are warning residents about possible measles exposure in multiple locations. The Monroe County Health Department announced the measles case in a news release Thursday, April 2, 2026. “This case is a reminder of how easily measles spreads among people without immunity,” … Read more

Love and lean: Zeeland family marks 10 years of mental health advocacy in son’s memory

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ZEELAND, MI — More than a decade after the death of 15-year-old Zeeland East student Zach Kroll, his family is working to keep his memory alive and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health through the nonprofit Love and Lean. Not a day goes by that Lori Kroll doesn’t think about her son. Love and lean: … Read more