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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breath.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Even before we log our first training miles, the experts at Excelerate Run wanted to make sure we weren't headed towards an injury down the road. They gave Anne and Marc a complete once-over checking their balance and muscle function, before putting them on a treadmill for some slow motion video analysis.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Michigan is getting $3.5 million to support substance abuse prevention efforts for young people.

Friday, October 12, 2012  The Health Departments says the case is tied to a shipment of tainted steroids sent to four Michigan clinics including one in Grand Traverse City.

Friday, October 05, 2012  State health officials say hundreds of steroid vials linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak were sent to a facility in Traverse City.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  A patient's trust in their medical treatment is a huge part of their recovery and even rehab.  Perry Stafford from Roscommon relies on the cardiac rehab at Mercy Hospital Graying and says it's confidence and local care that mean the most.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Several Northern Michigan businesses are connected to a federal investigation into health care fraud.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Michigan drivers pay some of the highest car insurance rates in the entire country. One of the reasons is Michigan's no-fault insurance with unlimited lifetime medical benefits. But one lawmaker is hoping to save you some cash.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  We all know that putting money into the stock market is a gamble. That’s why one Upper Peninsula man decided to pull his money out and make an investment that he knew he couldn't lose.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  Each year, more than 100,000 Americans receive help recovering from heart attacks or heart surgery through cardiac rehabilitation.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Husband, staff: Gabrielle Giffords can walk, mouth song lyrics and have simple conversations

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Rep. Giffords speaks for first time since shooting

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  Hospital: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will be moved Wednesday to rehabilitation facility

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will be moved Friday to a rehabilitation hospital in Houston to begin the next phase of her recovery from a gunshot wound, barring medical issues that would delay the transfer, her family said Wednesday.