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The Rising Threat of Xylazine in Michigan

Xylazine use is on the rise, particularly in the Midwest, where overdose cases involving the drug have increased by 500% in recent years, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Dalin Clark
February 5, 2025
8
min read

Henry Ford + MSU Researchers Collaborate to Shift Pancreatic Cancer Outlook From Bleak to Bright

Henry Ford Health and MSU researchers are teaming up to change the outlook for pancreatic cancer patients.
Dalin Clark
February 4, 2025
8
min read

Rx Kids Celebrates Program’s First Birthday, Shares Milestones

More than 1,300 babies and families in the city of Flint have received nearly $6 million in cash prescriptions since Rx Kids launched in January 2024.
Dalin Clark
February 3, 2025
7
min read

What’s New in the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease?

Discover the latest advancements in sickle cell disease (SCD) treatment from MSU Health Care expert Dr. Shawn Jobe. Learn about new gene therapies, common challenges SCD patients face, and how MSU’s Sickle Cell Disease Lifespan Clinic supports patients transitioning to adult care.
Dalin Clark
January 29, 2025
7
min read

Recent Grad Saves Patient's Life After Suspected Overdose

Recent MSU College of Nursing graduate Marco Muñoz, BSN ’24, saved a patient’s life at a Detroit hospital using Narcan.
College of Nursing
January 22, 2025
6
min read

New Clinical Agreement Furthers Michigan State University and Henry Ford Health Partnership

Michigan State University and Henry Ford Health solidify a 30-year partnership with a new master services agreement, enhancing patient care, clinical integration, and healthcare innovation across Michigan.
Nicole Szymczak
January 16, 2025
8
min read

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