Health & Medicine
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May 25, 2022
University creates task force to focus on abortion access
A universitywide task force on abortion-care access is working to mitigate the impact of a potential statewide abortion ban in Michigan that could affect all U-M missions, including health care, medical education and other areas.
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May 9, 2022
SPH part of $25M health effort to aid communities of color
The School of Public Health is collaborating on a $25 million, Bank of America-funded program to advance health outcomes for communities of color.
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May 9, 2022
Anesthesiology initiative seeks to reduce climate change impact
Michigan Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology has launched a new initiative to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and minimize its impact on climate change
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May 6, 2022
Home is where the hospital is
Rapid rise in home-based post-acute care options during the pandemic means patients recuperate in familiar surroundings – but continuation depends on policymakers.
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May 3, 2022
Peony Garden provides lessons on mental health, community
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, university health and well-being experts encourage each member of the faculty and staff community to reach out and support one another.
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May 2, 2022
Health questionnaire offers path to well-being plan
MHealthy’s annual health questionnaire allows participants to see the positive choices they make, learn about areas of improvement and receive a personalized list of recommendations.
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April 27, 2022
U-M updates mask guidelines, other COVID-19 policies
Wearing a mask will soon be optional across the university, except for selected areas on the Ann Arbor campus, under a revised face-covering policy that takes effect May 2.
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April 26, 2022
$11.5M gift to address dry age-related macular degeneration
There are no standard treatment options for the dry form of age-related macular degeneration. An $11.5 million gift to the W.K. Kellogg Eye Center aims to change that.
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April 18, 2022
Many adults haven’t taken steps to facilitate ‘aging in place’
A new U-M poll shows that while most Americans over 50 want to keep living in their current homes for as long as possible, many haven’t planned or prepared for “aging in place.”
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April 18, 2022
Mortenson named chief mental health officer in Student Life
Student Life has appointed Lindsey Mortenson, currently the acting executive director and medical director for University Health Service, as the campus’ inaugural chief mental health officer.
