Priya Vijayakumar
Newsroom InternPriya Vijayakumar started her Newsroom Internship in January 2023. She is interested in science/health reporting and making the facts more accessible to all! Priya studied mechanical engineering and journalism at UC Berkeley, where she reported for KALX 90.7FM. When not at the radio station, she works as a research assistant for Michigan Medicine (or can be found pestering her tuxedo cat named Poe).
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The report identified opioids and cocaine as the leading causes of overdose deaths in Michigan. -
The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show rising food costs across the nation. -
Just over a quarter of Michigan hospitals received an "A" grade for safety -- that's an almost six-percent drop since last Fall's report. -
Students without recent dental care would receive professional dental screenings at school. -
Researchers say updating buses could reduce respiratory conditions in children, leading to increased attendance in schools and better community health. -
The courts aim to prevent crime with long-term and holistic treatment plans— that includes frequent health monitoring and peer mentorship. -
A recent study attributes these deaths to increased injuries. Specifically, spikes in suicide, homicide, and overdoses. -
Eligible applicants can receive up to $300,000 in debt relief. -
Community advocates say over 90 families will be left with no guaranteed emergency housing options. -
Nikolai Vitti, the superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District, says the classroom experience will not be affected by the layoffs.
