Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of July.
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🎓 Education
United Way for Southeastern Michigan plans to offer DiscoverWorks, a free full-day summer learning program for children at over 400 sites in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Families can check the program’s website to see if local spots are accepting applications for this summer.
🏥 Health
Health officials reported over 1,560 cyclosporiasis cases since June 22, with most cases in Southeast Michigan; patients experienced watery diarrhea and experts advised washing fruits and vegetables (a key step) to help prevent infection.
Dozens of swimmers took part in the 8th annual charity swim at Belle Isle yesterday, raising about $130,000 to fund cancer research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center.
The event honored loved ones lost to cancer and gave hope to families fighting the disease.
Public health experts advise residents to wash produce thoroughly to reduce the risk of cyclosporiasis — a parasite that has sickened over 1,200 people and hospitalized 40 in Michigan — as cases continue to be investigated in 29 states.
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