Health & Medicine
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October 3, 2017
U-M launches new Precision Health research initiative
The university has launched a new initiative to harness campuswide research aimed at finding personalized solutions to improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities.
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October 3, 2017
Free mental health screenings available on campus Thursday
In support of National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, several U-M programs are offering faculty, staff, students and the community free in-person and online mental health screenings for depression.
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September 14, 2017
Updated nutrition guidelines have more whole grains, healthy fats
MHealthy and its partners have updated the MHealthy Nutrition Guidelines to help the U-M community identify and choose foods on campus that demonstrate basic good nutrition.
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September 12, 2017
U-M part of $20M center working to grow new heart tissue
U-M is partnering on an ambitious $20 million project with Boston University and Florida International University to grow new heart tissue for cardiac patients.
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September 11, 2017
Walk-in flu shot clinics start this week; avoid out-of-pocket fee
U-M faculty and staff have several options for receiving their flu vaccination on campus this fall, and if covered under a university health plan they can do so without paying an out-of-pocket fee.
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September 5, 2017
Fellows program aims to develop life sciences leaders
The university is launching a new, multidisciplinary, postdoctoral research fellowship program — the Michigan Life Sciences Fellows — to help attract early-career researchers of exceptional promise.
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August 28, 2017
SPH to welcome first class of undergraduate public health majors
Nearly 100 students will begin working toward majors in public health this September as part of the School of Public Health’s first undergraduate cohort.
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August 15, 2017
Yoga in the Big House, Martin Seligman events celebrate bicentennial
In celebration of the University of Michigan’s 200th anniversary, faculty, staff and students are invited to two fall events that showcase the university’s commitment to well-being.
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August 14, 2017
Benefits open enrollment period set for Oct. 23-Nov. 3
Open enrollment, which provides an annual opportunity for eligible faculty, staff and retirees to review and change their benefits for 2018, is set for Oct. 23-Nov. 3.
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August 8, 2017
Michigan Medicine hospitals ranked No. 6 in nation by U.S. News & World Report
Ranked No. 1 in Michigan and No. 6 in the country, Michigan Medicine’s adult hospitals were recognized among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2017-18.
