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Realities of Parenthood – Ann Arbor (June 2)
Becoming a parent is a wonderful, exciting, and beautiful thing! The reality is that having a baby is also stressful, confusing, and exhausting. A baby changes everything! Learn how to keep your relationship strong, how to take care of yourself … Continue reading
Baby Care Basics – Canton (June 6)
This class, offered by the U-M Health System’s MHealthy Health Education Resource Center, is designed to give you a complete head-to-toe look at how to care for your newborn. Topics include bathing, diapering, safety, infant stimulation and much, much more. … Continue reading
Posted in: Benefits & Perks, Public Events, Your Health & Wellness
2012 Nichols Arboretum Peony Festival starts this week
Don’t miss the largest collection of heirloom peonies in North America – right here in Ann Arbor!The U-M Nichols Arboretum, just across the street from the hospital, is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the peony collection this year during the … Continue reading
Posted in: Public Events
‘Swing to Cure Diabetes’ with Wolverine football celebrities (May 21)
Former U-M quarterback Rich Hewlett will host his 4th annual golf tournament, “Swing to Cure Diabetes,” on Monday, May 21 at the U-M Golf Course. Proceeds support the U-M Comprehensive Diabetes Center and JDRF.The day will include a silent and … Continue reading
Posted in: Public Events
John Ballew, director of Health System Facilities Planning, to retire June 30
After 31 years of dedicated service to the University of Michigan Health System, John Ballew, director of Health System Facilities Planning, will be retiring June 30, 2012. John¹s expertise as a nationally certified professional architect has been invaluable over the … Continue reading
Posted in: Accolades & Milestones, IHP rss feed
U-M’s Dr. Johann Gudjonsson named among Translational Research grant recipients
The National Psoriasis Foundation is awarding a record number in Translational Research Grants this year. Dr. Johann Gudjonsson from U-M is one of the Translational Research grant recipients, receiving a two-year, $200,000 grant. Johann Gudjonsson, M.D., Ph.D., of University of … Continue reading
Posted in: Accolades & Milestones
Learn more about team science at MICHR Mentoring Forum (July 10)
The University of Michigan is known for fostering cross-disciplinary engagement and collaboration, but the practical work of collaborating across disciplines requires more than deep knowledge of science. MICHR is pleased to offer its Mentor Forum, to help mentors and mentees … Continue reading
Posted in: Clinical & Translational Research
U-M Depression Center collaboration discussed in The Huffington Post
A collaboration between the University of Michigan Depression Center and three other institutions will investigate how biomarkers can be used to predict how those with depression will respond to treatment. Led by the University of Texas, Southwestern, the study will … Continue reading
Specialized care by experienced teams cuts death & disability from bleeding brain aneurysms, new guide says
U-M neurosurgeon co-authors new national guidelines for treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage, a type of “bleeding stroke”People with bleeding brain aneurysms have the best chance of survival and full recovery if they receive aggressive emergency treatment from a specialized team at … Continue reading
Posted in: Clinical & Translational Research
Build hope through giving – Donate blood May 23 and 24 at Towsley
Come to the blood drive from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Towsley Center Lobby on Wednesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 24.To make an appointment go to: www.redcrossblood.orgSponsor Code: goblue
Posted in: You Can Make a Difference
Vanpool opening in Westland/Canton
Our vanpool will have an opening beginning June 1, 2012. The van picks up at 5:50 a.m. at Merriman and Palmer, 6 a.m. at Cherry Hill and Hix’s, and 6:10 a.m. at Ford and Canton Center.Drop off is at Arbor … Continue reading
Posted in: Getting Around
Monroe vanpool needs riders
This vanpool is for those working shifts from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The van leaves Dundee at 6:10 a.m. and arrives at University Hospital at 6:40 a.m. The van needs one-two additional riders. If interested, please email hburkard@med.umich.edu
Posted in: Getting Around
Enneagram – 9 Ways of Working Smarter
While every individual is unique, we have patterns in the way we think, feel, and behave which form our identity and Enneagram personality type. The more we become aware of these gifts, the better we become at understanding others and … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students
Celebrate Ann Arbor Bike to Work Day!
Bike Commuters in Ann Arbor have a lot to look forward to during national Bike to Work Day. The getDowntown Program, along with the City of Ann Arbor, numerous bike shops, bike organizations, businesses and others are offering great bike … Continue reading
Retirement Celebration for Claudia More (May 22)
Come celebrate Claudia More’s retirement after 29 years of dedicated service.Join us on May 22 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Program begins at 3:45 p.m. at North Campus Administrative Complex, 2901 Hubbard Conference room A/B.
Posted in: Accolades & Milestones
81st William J. Mayo Lectureship in Surgery (May 24)
Timothy J. Eberlein, M.D., Washington University, St. Louis will present the 81st William J. Mayo Lecture on Thursday, May 24. His presentation titled “Preserving the Future of Academic Surgery” will take place at 7 a.m. in the Ford Amphitheater, University … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students
At outset of careers, medical students already concerned about workloads, U-M study shows
As medical students prepare for residencies, many have negative views of their future work lives as physicians – especially primary care physiciansMedical students around the country are graduating this month, and preparing for the milestone that culminates four years of … Continue reading
Posted in: Clinical & Translational Research
Department of Pathology Research Seminar Series today
Paul Harms, M.D., Ph.D., clinical lecturer, Department of Pathology, University of Michigan presents, “Genetic and Epigenetic Loss of MicroRNA-31 in Melanoma”. This presentation will take place Thursday, May 17, from 4-5 p.m. in 4234 Med Sci I. Web Address: http://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/residency/fellows.html
Broadcast on Emergency Management (May 24)
The Joint Commission Quality & Safety Network is presenting a live broadcast “When Disaster Strikes: Emergency Management Update ” on Thursday, May 24 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Program details are available at http://www.med.umich.edu/i/quality/edu/2012_05_JCRQSN.pdf The objectives of the program are … Continue reading
Posted in: Quality, Safety and Environment
Large-scale U-M study finds treatment standard for rare cancer
International adrenal cancer consortium started at University of Michigan allows for ongoing research initiativesInitial results from a first-of-its-kind international consortium of adrenal cancer researchers suggest there might be a treatment standard for patients with this extremely rare and deadly disease.The … Continue reading
Posted in: Basic Research
Internet Explorer 8 Distribution on CoreImage XP workstations
MCIT will begin to deliver the updated version of the Internet Explorer (IE8) web browser to CoreImage workstations May 21 – May 25. The upgrade will not change the User Interface that you may be used to with IE7(the current … Continue reading
Posted in: Computing & Technology, IHP rss feed
Attend a ‘Bike to Work Week’ event this Friday
Who’s been logging the most commutes? Burned the most calories? Avoided the most C02? Check out the Commuter Challenge blog posts here and here to see who is rocking the challenge. Check out overall Commuter Challenge stats here. If you … Continue reading
Posted in: Getting Around
Lane closures continue on Huron Parkway between Hubbard Road and Fuller Road
Lane closures continue on Huron Parkway between Hubbard Road and Fuller Road for road and sidewalk ramp reconstruction. Traffic will continue to be maintained through the construction area. Final paving is anticipated to be complete this month.
Posted in: Getting Around
Toledo vanpool opening
A Toledo vanpool that leaves the Wal-Mart parking lot at 6:45 a.m. and returns between 5:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. and has an opening for an alternate driver/rider. Work hours should be 7:45/8 a.m. – 4:30/4:45 p.m. Current stops include … Continue reading
Posted in: Getting Around
Flint vanpool seeks rider
This Flint area vanpool is looking for a rider. We depart at 6:45 a.m., make two stops in Fenton at the Silver Lake exit and M-59 and arrive in Ann Arbor, S. Industrial at 8 a.m. We leave again at … Continue reading
Posted in: Getting Around
Grass Lake vanpool has one opening
A Grass Lake/Chelsea vanpool has one opening. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. We depart Grass Lake at 5:45 a.m., arriving in Chelsea at 6 a.m., arriving in Ann Arbor at 6:30 a.m. On the … Continue reading
Posted in: Clinical & Translational Research, Getting Around
Creating Patient-Centered, Easy-to-Read, Educational Materials for Patients and Families (June 7)
All health system clinicians are invited to participate in the Patient Education Center’s class “Creating Patient-Centered, Easy-to-Read, Educational Materials for Patients and Families”. Participants will learn how to write effective, easy-to-read patient-education materials utilizing the UMHS patient education templates. The … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students
Celebrate 100 years of service at the renovated U-M Orthotics & Prosthetics Center (June 19)
Join faculty and staff at U-M Orthotics & Prosthetics Center for an Open House on Tuesday, June 19 from 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. to celebrate our 100th anniversary and the unveiling of the renovation to our facility. We are located at … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students, Public Events
U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Cancer Survivors’ Celebration (June 3)
The U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center’s 18th annual Cancer Survivors’ Celebration will be held on Sunday, June 3 at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building from 1 – 3:30 p.m. This celebration is held on National Cancer Survivors’ Day, a worldwide … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students
Do you know about CSA’s and organic food?
Check out the “Healthy Eating Tip of the Month” bulletin board display in the main cafeteria of University Hospital to learn all about organic food and CSA’s. Pick up educational hand-outs and enter for a chance to win a gardening … Continue reading
Posted in: Your Health & Wellness
Ross L. Levine, MSK – 2012 Laurence H. Baker Visiting Professor (May 21)
The 2012 Laurence H. Baker Visiting Professor will feature Ross L. Levine, M.D., Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medical College in NYC.The talk is entitled “Genetics and therapy of myeloid malignancies” and will take place May 21 from … Continue reading
Posted in: Clinical & Translational Research
First cohort of Medical Innovation Fellows unveil Novacath IV Catheter
Tangent Medical, a spin out from the U-M Medical Innovation Center, recently unveiled its NovaCath Secure IV Catheter System, a device designed to improve peripheral IV catheter stabilization and reduce the potential for clinicians being exposed to patient blood.The closed … Continue reading
Important message regarding patient safety and latex allergies
Latex allergies are a serious safety issue for both patients and healthcare workers (Agarwal & Gawkrodger, 2002; Reed, 2003). Specifically, among UMHHC patient safety reports there exist events wherein a known latex allergic patient was accidentally exposed to known latex-containing … Continue reading
New inflammation hormone link may pave way to study new drugs for type 2 diabetes
Study in mice suggests new possible pathway of lowering sugar levels, University of Michigan research shows A new link between obesity and type 2 diabetes found in mice could open the door to exploring new potential drug treatments for diabetes, … Continue reading
Posted in: Basic Research
Broadcast on Emergency Management (May 24)
The Joint Commission Quality & Safety Network is presenting a live broadcast entitled “When Disaster Strikes: Emergency Management Update” on Thursday, May 24 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Program details are available at http://www.med.umich.edu/i/quality/edu/2012_05_JCRQSN.pdf The objectives of the program … Continue reading
Posted in: Quality, Safety and Environment
Glen Avenue wooden stairs closed Thursday and Friday
The wooden stairs across from the Glen Avenue Parking Structure, leading up the hill to West Medical Center Drive, will be closed from 6 a.m. Thursday, May 17 until 5 p.m. Friday, May 18. As part of this Glen Avenue … Continue reading
Posted in: Getting Around
Troy/Southfield vanpool opening
Our vanpool will have an opening beginning June 2012. The van will pick up in Troy (Lifetime Fitness Parking lot) and Southfield (12 mile and Telegraph) It leaves Troy at 7:45 a.m., Southfield at 8:15 a.m., drops off at Medical … Continue reading
Posted in: Getting Around
Register now for “The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working” workshop (May 25)
“The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working” will take place May 25 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the University Hospital, Dining Room A. Using principles from the book of the same name by Tony Schwartz, the discussion will focus … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students
Westland/Canton vanpool needs rider
Come and join our friendly Westland/Canton vanpool.You will receive free gas for the month of June. We are looking for a rider with hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.The vanpool is a great energy saver, not … Continue reading
Posted in: Getting Around
Golf Injuries – Treatment and Prevention (June 5)
What are the most common injuries suffered by golfers? How do you recognize them? What are the available treatments, and what are some ways you can minimize their impact? Join us June 5 from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at … Continue reading
U-M football stars to host radio-a-thon, gala and golf tournament to benefit C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Brian Griese, Steve Hutchinson, Charles Woodson host 6th annual Champions for Children’s Hearts The 7th Annual Champions for Children’s Hearts celebrity radio-a-thon, gala and golf tournament – presented by Delta Airlines and Lexus of Ann Arbor and hosted by Brian … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students, Public Events
Stefani Hudson named 2012 Physician of the Year by Michigan Academy of Family Physicians
Meet MAFP’s 2012 Family Physician of the Year, Dr. Stefani Hudson! Dr. Hudson currently serves as the Medical Director at the University of Michigan’s Ypsilanti Health Center, working with individuals from a wide range of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. She … Continue reading
Posted in: Accolades & Milestones
Sailing through storms, improving lives, and advancing research – Meet Macdonald Dick ll, M.D.
UMHS faculty member Macdonald Dick ll, M.D. answers questions about his work, hobbies and more! Read more about Dick’s life and many accomplishments here. For more department and faculty profiles.
Posted in: Clinical Care
Detroit doctor show launches Wednesday, features U-M’s Stephen Strobbe
The first episode of Ask Dr. Nandi will cover prescription drug abuse, and features Dr. Stephen Strobbe, Addictions Nursing Specialist at the University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services (UMATS), and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School … Continue reading
Posted in: UMHS in the News
Faculty meeting to address research enterprise and NIH funding today
Please plan to attend the spring faculty meeting focused on our research enterprise. The following topics will be presented: • Research strategic plan and future focus areas • NIH funding reductions and what they might mean for Medical School researchers … Continue reading
Department of Pathology Immunopathology of Pulmonary Disease Seminar (May 18)
Invited Speaker, Professor Phil Hansbro, Microbiology, Asthma & Airways Research Group Leader, Centre for Asthma & Respiratory Disease, Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle Australia, presents "Respiratory Infections and Respiratory Disease". This talk will take place May … Continue reading
Posted in: Basic Research
Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals (May 22)
“Psychiatric Disorders in Chemically Dependent Individuals: Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations” will be presented from 7:30-9 p.m. on May 22 by Dr. Patrick Gibbons, LMSW, DO; Adjunct Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry at the University of Michigan; Medical Director of the WCHO … Continue reading
Posted in: Education, Events for Faculty, Staff and Students, Public Events
Center for Organogenesis – Research Team Program Letter of Intent Deadline June 15
• Purpose. The purpose of the CFO Research Team Program is to provide initial support for the formation of strong investigative teams within the Organogenesis community. It is expected that research teams receiving seed support under this program will be … Continue reading
Posted in: Funding/Award Opportunities
Corporate Compliance Week quizlette winners announced
Thank you to all who took the time to read the Corporate Compliance Week educational posts and enter the quizlettes contest; we received close to 200 entries! The following entrants, chosen at random, have each won a Friends Gift Shop … Continue reading
Posted in: Education, Policies & Compliance
Flint vanpool seeks rider
The Flint area vanpool is looking for a rider. We depart at 6:45 a.m., make two stops in Fenton at the Silver Lake exit and M-59 and arrive in Ann Arbor, S. Industrial at 8 a.m. We leave again at … Continue reading
Posted in: Getting Around
Rider needed for Troy/Southfield vanpool
Our vanpool will have an opening beginning June 2012. The van will pick up in Troy (Lifetime Fitness Parking lot) and Southfield (12 mile and Telegraph). It leaves Troy at 7:45 a.m., Southfield at 8:15 a.m.; and drops off at … Continue reading
Posted in: Getting Around
27th Annual Sager Lecture and Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Research Paper Day (May 16)
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology presents the 27th annual Sager Lecture and Resident Research Paper Day. The resident paper presentations will begin at 1 p.m. on May 16 in the Danto Auditorium.The Sager Lecture will begin at 7:30 a.m. … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students
Schwartz Rounds – Futility: Is this really the end? (May 16)
The next Schwartz Center Rounds will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 12-1 p.m. in the Ford Auditorium. The Schwartz Center Rounds is a multidisciplinary forum where clinical caregivers discuss difficult emotional and social issues that arise in … Continue reading
Posted in: Announcements, Events for Faculty, Staff and Students
Gifts of Art Presents Vintage American Pop by the Choral Connection (May 17)
There’s nothing like upbeat song and dance to keep your face grinning and your toes tapping. The Choral Connection’s musical revue will entertain you with a lively set of familiar favorites and quirky gems, plus a few surprises. Directed by … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students, Public Events
Walk 4 Hearing (May 19)
Join the "Amaizing Blue Wolverines" Audiology team in this fundraising event for those with hearing loss sponsored by the Hearing Loss Association of America on Saturday, May 19 at Kensington Park, Milford, Mich. It is a 5K walk that starts … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students, Public Events
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast event to focus on healthy eating, nutrition
The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center will host a Men’s Fellowship Breakfast on May 19, giving boys and men of all ages a chance to learn about healthy eating and colon health. The event is free and will feature … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students, Public Events
National leadership program names three new fellows from U-M
Diverse Class of Leaders Spans the Globe The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine® (ELAM) Program for Women at Drexel University College of Medicine is pleased to announce the selection of its 2012-2013 class of Fellows. Among the … Continue reading
Posted in: Accolades & Milestones, Education
Dr. N. Reed Dunnick receives Gold Medal from Association of University Radiologists
Each year since 1978, the Association of University Radiologists has presented its highest honor, the Gold Medal, to outstanding radiologists who have made substantial contributions to our field. This year Dr. N. Reed Dunnick will receive the gold medal, for his … Continue reading
Posted in: Accolades & Milestones
Fulbright grants available to teach/conduct research in Brazil – Webinar May 17
Almost 50 grants are available in the 2013-14 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition for U.S. academics, professionals, and early and mid-career researchers to teach and/or conduct research in Brazil.Emerging from the Education Partnership for the 21st Century, the governments of … Continue reading
Survival Flight accreditation visit June 28 and 29
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems will conduct an accreditation site visit of Survival Flight on June 28 and 29, 2012. The purpose of the site visit will be to evaluate the program’s compliance with nationally established medical … Continue reading
Medicine at Michigan magazine/In Print call for books authored by faculty
Medicine at Michigan seeks news of books authored or edited by Medical School faculty – or guest editorship of a full journal issue – for the In Print section of the magazine’s summer 2012 issue, scheduled for release in late … Continue reading
Posted in: Education
Do you use a CoreImage computer to work from home? Important changes starting today
University of Michigan Health System faculty and staff who use Corelmage computers to work from home, during travel or from other off-site locations should be aware of an important change coming later this month.Starting today, May 14, new steps will … Continue reading
Posted in: Computing & Technology
Vanpool in Troy/Southfield has opening
Our vanpool will have an opening beginning June 2012. The van will pick up in Troy (Lifetime Fitness Parking lot) and Southfield (12 mile and Telegraph.) It leaves Troy at 7:45 a.m., Southfield at 8:15 a.m., drops off at Medical … Continue reading
Posted in: Getting Around
Attend the Next Lean Thinkers Talk – Mike Rother Speaking! (May 17)
Mike Rother, lean researcher and thought leader, will be the next speaker in the Michigan Quality System’s Lean Thinkers Series. Rother will be doing a special 2-hour session dedicated to Toyota Kata–the improvement and coaching practices that have led to … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Students (May 17)
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can affect any seemingly healthy student. The University of Michigan believes that the best course of action to combat sudden cardiac arrest is for health care providers to: Understand the causes of SCA in students Develop … Continue reading
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Guest Speaker (May 17)
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Guest Speaker Nikki Glenn, Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Program, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital will present “The W-Loop of Alpha Cardiac Actin is Critical for Heart Morphogenesis and Endocardial Cushion Formation in Zebrafish”.This presentation will … Continue reading
Posted in: Basic Research, Events for Faculty, Staff and Students
Spring Faculty Meeting (May 15)
The Spring Faculty Meeting will be held on May 15 from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. in Dow Auditorium, Towsley Center. Dr. Steve Kunkel, senior associate dean for research, will be the featured speaker.Reception will follow in the Towsley Lobby. … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students
Process Improvement – Working "Smart" for Better Results (May 17)
With more work than anyone can possibly handle, it’s more important than ever to be operating as efficiently as possible. One way to achieve efficiency is to create effective work processes. You will learn to: Define the concept of process … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students
U-M Medical School Graduate Program in Molecular & Cellular Pathology today
John Prensner (Mentor: Arul Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.D.) Defense of Ph.D. Thesis, “Discovery and characterization of long noncoding RNAs in prostate cancer” will take place Monday, May 14, 3 p.m., Auditorium M3330 Med Sci I. Web Address: http://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/phd/profiles/John%20Prensner.html
Posted in: Accolades & Milestones, Education
Recognize National Employee Health & Fitness Day May 16 with MHealthy tips and classes
National Employee Health & Fitness Day is Wednesday, May 16. MHealthy is encouraging all faculty and staff to take time out this day and do something for their health. The goal of National Employee Health & Fitness Day is to … Continue reading
Sign up for an MHealthy spring/summer exercise and relaxation class
Registration is now open for more than 100 exercise and relaxation classes that will help you get moving, get fit, and relieve stress this spring and summer! Classes are open to U-M faculty, staff and the general public and are … Continue reading
Parent Education Group – ADHD & Learning Disabilities (June 11, 19, 27)
The University Center for the Child and the Family (UCCF) at the University of Michigan is committed to providing quality mental health services for children and families in the community. UCCF is excited to hold a series of The Parent … Continue reading
Posted in: Events for Faculty, Staff and Students, Public Events


