Monthly Archives: November 2011

Learning Express hosts fundraiser for Children’s and Women’s Hospital (Dec. 1 – 4)

Learning Express is donating 20% of the purchase price of items to the new Children’s and Women’s Hospital from Thursday, Dec. 1 – Sunday, Dec. 4. Learning Express’ hours are Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 10 … Continue reading

Posted in: Public Events, You Can Make a Difference

Patient/Representative Complaint/Grievance Management System Policy has been revised

The UMHS Grievance Policy has been revised to include information about the UMHS Grievance Committee. Any employee receiving a complaint should attempt to resolve the complaint or refer to a person who can intervene immediately (e.g., a supervisor.)  Written patient grievances … Continue reading

Posted in: Policies & Compliance

Apply for the 2012 Michigan Road Scholars Program

U-M instructional, research and clinical track faculty are invited to apply for the 2012 Michigan Road Scholars Tour. This annual educational tour will expose participants to the state’s economy, government and politics, culture, educational systems, health and social issues, history, … Continue reading

Posted in: Funding/Award Opportunities

Blood Drive at NCAC (Dec. 1)

Another blood drive has been scheduled at the North Campus Administration Complex building on Thursday, Dec. 1. The drive will be held in Training Rooms A & B from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. To make an appointment, please go … Continue reading

Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students, You Can Make a Difference

Award funds available for innovations in depression treatment

The U-M Depression Center is pleased to announce the availability of funds to foster innovative ideas for treatment or self-management of depression. Projects will help improve the quality of life for people living with depressive illnesses and their families, and … Continue reading

Posted in: Basic Research, Funding/Award Opportunities

Cellular and Gene Therapies in ALS (Nov. 30)

Eva L. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D. will present Neurology Grand Rounds: "Cellular and Gene Therapies in ALS" on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. in room 2C108-UH. Dr. Feldman is the Russell N. DeJong Professor of Neurology, Director of the A. … Continue reading

Posted in: Education

Medically urgent and routine same-day CT exams available

Radiology offers same-day, routine outpatient CT exams at locations across UMHS, including Canton, Livonia, East Ann Arbor and University Hospital. Contact the Radiology Call Center at 734-936-4500 and let them know you would like the exam done the same day. … Continue reading

Posted in: Clinical Care

Beat the December 1 deadline. Get your flu shot today at Towsley!

All faculty, staff and students are invited to get a free flu shot at the clinic being held today, Nov. 28 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Towsley Lobby. This is the last flu clinic offered by UMHS.The … Continue reading

Posted in: Benefits & Perks, Events for Faculty, Staff and Students, Policies & Compliance, Quality, Safety and Environment, Your Health & Wellness

Need a Gift? Try a UMHS Massage Therapy Program Gift Certificate!

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The UMHS Massage Therapy Program is pleased to offer discounted chair and table massage gift certificates for the holiday season. Visit the Cardiovascular’s Wellness Resource Center from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7 to purchase 30-minute chair gift … Continue reading

Posted in: Your Health & Wellness

Dr. Feldman on CNN.com

U-M’s Eva Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., is featured in this CNN.com story about her leadership of the first clinical trial of intraspinal transplantation of stem cells in patients with ALS. Web Address: http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/21/health/stem-cells-als/index.html?iref=24hours

Posted in: UMHS in the News