Health & Medicine

  1. February 5, 2024

    Q&A: Which COVID-19 shots are most protective against severe disease?

    A group of U-M researchers sought to understand the various designs and methods that were used to study effectiveness of the vaccine doses following the primary series vaccination.

  2. January 31, 2024

    MHealthy offers incentive for questionnaire and goal setting

    The MHealthy Rewards program is encouraging U-M employees to take proactive steps to learn about and improve their health by offering a $75 incentive.

  3. January 29, 2024

    Michigan Medicine service aims to combat health care disparities

    In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic shining light on health care disparities across the country, Michigan Medicine has established the Healthcare Equity Consult Service.

  4. January 29, 2024

    Medical School analyst finds peace in tai chi

    Lauren McCarthy, senior applications analyst for the Department of Learning Health Science at the Medical School, and her wife opened Tai Chi Love more than five years ago.

  5. January 23, 2024

    Center for Interprofessional Education seeks award nominations

    The Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education is seeking nominations for the sixth IPE awards for innovation and for excellence. The nomination deadline is March 3.

  6. January 22, 2024

    Health and wellness vending machines installed at U-M

    Vending machines with over-the-counter medications, contraceptives and personal-care products are being installed on the Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses, following a recommendation from a university task force.

  7. January 17, 2024

    Big Heart Blood Battle runs through Feb. 23

    The Big Heart Blood Battle, an annual winter blood-donation competition against three other universities, has begun and will run through Feb. 23.

  8. January 17, 2024

    Finalists selected for Michigan Health Equity Challenge

    The Michigan Health Equity Challenge recently announced the selection of 10 project finalists that address health equity challenges in southeast Michigan.

  9. January 12, 2024

    Michigan Medicine brings Recharge Rooms to employees

    Michigan Medicine recently became the first health care system in the Midwest to bring Recharge Rooms to its employees.

  10. January 10, 2024

    Active U brings movement, team support and T-shirts

    Active U’s 12-week physical activity challenge is back this winter, offering team support, friendly competition and motivation to get moving during colder months.