Child drownings have ticked up nationally and a recent rescue on the Detroit River shows how fast it can happen. Doctors and local officials say lessons, fences and constant supervision save lives.

Mental‑health clinics say Blue Cross's incident‑to billing change could force follow‑ups from nurse practitioners to psychiatrists and lengthen waitlists.

Corewell and UnitedHealthcare struck a deal Thursday restoring in‑network access for thousands across southeast Michigan after months of stalled negotiations.