Health & Medicine

  1. July 13, 2015

    Health-minded employees sought for MHealthy Champions

    MHealthy is recruiting faculty and staff members to help create a thriving, healthy workplace culture by serving as MHealthy Champions.

  2. July 6, 2015

    University names top areas for MHealthy Rewards participation

    More than 40 U-M schools, colleges and administrative areas are being recognized for achieving the highest participation in MHealthy Rewards 2015.

  3. June 18, 2015

    U-M Health System reports strong FY 2015 financial results

    The U-M Health System reported positive fiscal year-end results Thursday, with an anticipated 3.2 percent operating margin on budgeted operating revenues of $2.7 billion for the U-M Hospitals and Health Centers.

  4. June 16, 2015

    Search begins for new director of Life Sciences Institute

    An advisory committee has been appointed to launch the search for the next Mary Sue Coleman Director of the Life Sciences Institute.

  5. June 11, 2015

    Researchers look at impact of “nurse magnet” recognition

    A national study by U-M researchers looks at how Magnet Recognition Program, designed as a standard of excellence for nursing, affects the care patients receive.

  6. May 21, 2015

    U-M alumnus will return to head UMHS development

    Eric Barritt will serve as head of development and alumni relations at the U-M Health System, effective June 8. The Board of Regents approved his appointment Thursday.

  7. May 21, 2015

    U-M recognized with two healthy workplace awards

    U-M and its health system recently received two awards for its wellness efforts: the 2015 Healthiest Employers of Southeast Michigan and an Edington Next Practice Award in Quality Assurance.

  8. May 19, 2015

    Urine-based test improves on PSA for detecting prostate cancer

    A new urine-based test has improved prostate cancer detection compared with traditional detection models based on PSA levels.

  9. May 15, 2015

    Medical School continues unique graduate certificate tradition

    When members of the Medical School’s 165th graduating class accept their diplomas, they will be receiving a document created in a unique, decades-old tradition.

  10. May 11, 2015

    May programs celebrate National Mental Health Month

    The MHealthy Mental and Emotional Health program invites U-M faculty and staff to take an Emotional Wellness Check-up during National Mental Health Month.