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January 6, 2021
President Schlissel issues statement on violence at U.S. Capitol
President Mark Schlissel has issued a statement denouncing the violence that erupted after protestors broke into the U.S. Capitol, which “represents an assault on our liberty and the fundamental values of American democracy.”
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December 19, 2020
U-M publishes free guides with advice related to COVID-19
The practical tips for COVID-19 hospital and post-hospital care are free, printable electronic publications for anyone to use, and for any hospital or health system to adapt and publish.
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December 18, 2020
XR Initiative at 1: Milestones met as pandemic brings challenges
A little over a year after leaders at the Center for Academic Innovation announced an XR Initiative, the first funded faculty projects are moving along nicely.
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December 18, 2020
Chris Kolb named vice president for government relations
Chris Kolb, who currently serves as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s state budget director, has been appointed vice president for government relations at U-M, effective Jan. 19.
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December 17, 2020
Carbon neutrality commission releases draft recommendations
The President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality, charged with recommending strategies for U-M to achieve net-zero emissions, has released its preliminary draft recommendations for public comment through Jan. 26.
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December 15, 2020
U-M annual report shows strong finances despite COVID-19
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, U-M continued to deliver on its mission of education, research and patient care, and its financial position remains strong, the fiscal year 2020 annual report shows.
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December 15, 2020
Brahmajee Nallamothu named new Precision Health co-director
Brahmajee Nallamothu, Stevo Julius Research Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and professor of internal medicine, has been named co-director of Precision Health at U-M.
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December 14, 2020
Michigan Medicine vaccinates first employees for COVID-19
Michigan Medicine has vaccinated an initial group of five frontline workers against COVID-19, expects to vaccinate about 40 employees Dec. 15, and will ramp up the volume further as early as next week.
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December 14, 2020
First 10 days after leaving hospital critical for COVID-19 patients
In the first months after their COVID-19 hospital stay, patients faced a high risk of ongoing health problems, trips back to the hospital, and death, a growing number of studies has shown.
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December 14, 2020
How to ensure people receive second COVID-19 vaccine dose
Mark Fendrick, a Michigan Medicine primary care physician and researcher, hails the rapid development of vaccines as a scientific breakthrough, but he fears the two-step process includes barriers.
