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Fact Finder: How Healthy Are We?
Posted: 09.20.2011 at 10:34 PM
Updated: 09.21.2011 at 2:05 PM
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A Closer look at the Numbers and the Reasons

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The Governor says Michigan needs to be healthier. In a recent address he laid out his plan to help us get there. But it starts with knowing where we are now. It turns out some counties are a lot healthier than others. In fact within northern Michigan we have some of the healthiest and the least healthy residents in the state living right across the county line from one another. In tonight's Fact Finder Report we take a closer look at why, and what's being done about it. 

Click here for a closer look at county health rankings and where other counties stand. 

The Michigan Land Use Institute is hosting Dr. Oran Hesterman who addresses many related issues in his new book, "Fair Food: A Recipe for Change."  Here's a link to learn more about the free event to be held October 6th at the State Theatre in Traverse City. 

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