Headline Roundup: Week of Sept. 13 for COVID-19 in Michigan

The MHA has been actively fielding and responding to media requests related to the growth in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, as well as statewide healthcare workforce shortage.

Below is a collection of headlines from around the state that include statements from the MHA.

Monday, Sept. 13

• Bridge: Michigan COVID nurses reach their limit: ‘I know I can’t do this forever’
• The Detroit News: Henry Ford hospitals trim beds due to staffing shortage
• WXYZ Detroit: Henry Ford Health System: 79% of COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated, bed capacity at 95%

Tuesday, Sept. 14

• WWMT-TV: Hospitals struggle to hire staff as COVID-19 cases surge

Wednesday, Sept. 15

• Bridge: ER’s nearly full, Beaumont asks patients to go elsewhere if possible

 

Members with questions on COVID-19 efforts and resources should contact Ruthanne Sudderth, and any questions regarding media requests should be directed to John Karasinski at the MHA.