Health & Medicine
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August 31, 2020
Researchers check campus environment for virus, potential for COVID risks
School of Public Health researchers are trying to determine how much coronavirus is present in the environment on campus, and whether that has any relationship to infection rates within the university community.
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August 31, 2020
Those at risk for diabetes eligible for free prevention program
U-M faculty, staff and retirees with higher-than-normal blood sugar can participate in a free diabetes prevention program if enrolled in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network health plans.
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August 25, 2020
Open Enrollment for 2021 benefits includes new health plan option
Faculty, staff, retirees and benefits-eligible graduate students may change their benefits during the once-a-year Open Enrollment that runs Oct. 19 through 5 p.m. Oct. 30.
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July 30, 2020
Michigan Medicine part of COVID-19 convalescent plasma trial
Michigan Medicine is one of four U.S. medical centers recently awarded more than $7 million to study the role of convalescent plasma in mitigating symptoms of COVID-19 and preventing its progression.
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July 28, 2020
Precision Health expands campuswide data resources
Precision Health at U-M has recently improved and expanded its offerings for campus researchers in genetics, pharmacogenomics, operations, artificial intelligence and other precision health-related fields.
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July 20, 2020
UM-Flint professor honored for 25 years of international nursing
Maureen Tippen, a clinical associate professor emerita of nursing, is this year’s recipient of U-M’s President’s Award for Distinguished Service in International Education.
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July 15, 2020
Committee to support U-M health efforts during pandemic
President Mark Schlissel has established a 15-member COVID-19 Campus Health Response Committee to support the health of the university community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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July 15, 2020
University policy requires face coverings anywhere on all campuses
The university is requiring all faculty, staff, students and visitors to wear a face covering over their mouth and nose anywhere on its Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Flint or medical campuses.
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June 29, 2020
Michigan Medicine’s clinical operations expect $3M loss in FY ’20
Costs from the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically affected financial results for Michigan Medicine’s clinical operations, resulting in a forecasted $3 million operating loss for the fiscal year ending June 30.
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June 26, 2020
Blood urgently needed at Michigan Medicine, other hospitals
Michigan Medicine and hospitals across America need reliable blood supplies. And right now, that supply isn’t there. Learn how you can donate or provide other help for those who need blood.
