Children's Health

On today’s Stateside, what parents can do to protect their children from pneumonia. Then, the University of Michigan is providing a free course on inclusive stage hair and makeup for students. Additionally, a new book about Michigan’s revolutionary rock band, the MC5.

Detroit parents Bridget Finn and Sam Beaubien found their lives upended when their daughter, Florence, was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called STXBP1. As they adjusted to a new reality for their family, they also worked to fund research for their daughter's disorder.

Hotter days make heat exhaustion a greater hazard for kids. Hotter days also can mean more ozone pollution and that leads to lung impairments. Unusual weather events, particularly storms that cause flooding, add stress to children's lives.

“When you rate 76 out of 83 counties, you have some of the highest risk population," said Christina Harrington, the Saginaw County Health Department health officer.

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.

On today's show, we heard an update on children's hospitals and discussed the end of the ban on plastic bag bans. Plus, we discussed UFO sightings in Michigan and a new art installation.

On today's show, we heard more about an RSV surge and the history of Native American photography, and took a look into a Michigan pregnancy crisis center.

Former Detroit Lion quarterback Matthew Stafford goes to the Super Bowl. A poll on children wearing helmets while sledding. A deep dive with Jon King, a longtime Livingston County journalist who was forced to resign last week.

A two-month-old boy — who Michigan’s top health official said this week had died from COVID-19 — had serious health conditions beyond the virus.The child…