Physician assistants at the University of Michigan represented by the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine have approved a three-year contract with the health system.

One couple is helping other same sex couples planning a family after a long journey through surrogacy.

UPAMM has reached a tentative deal with Michigan Medicine after months of talks.

Michigan Medicine is now booking appointments to vaccinate the 12-15 age group against COVID-19.

Gretchen Whitmer opens more of the state, many people are wondering if its safe to see their friends or have play dates for children. Local 4 spoke with a doctor from University of Michigan Hospital about her advice for navigating the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as the state continues to reopen. READ: Heres everything that has reopened across entire state of Michigan as of todayWe are all longing to be with our friends, Dr. Preeti Malani said. Keeping those contact groups smaller is going to be better in terms of your overall risk, Malani said. The same concepts apply to play dates for children, although Malani acknowledges its tougher for children to socially distance.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Should you feel comfortable going to dine in at restaurants now that theyre reopening in Michigan? A coronavirus (COVID-19) expert spoke to Local 4 about the risks to consider. READ: Heres everything that has reopened across entire state of Michigan as of todayThere are a few things to think about, Malani said. How open does it feel? Malani said. In that case, it probably is.She said check to see if the staff is following the recommended coronavirus safety rules.