Health & Medicine
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October 23, 2015
Biosciences effort includes new vice provost, 30 faculty positions
The university will create a vice provost for biological sciences, add 30 new faculty members and invest $150 million to make U-M a “a powerhouse in the biosciences.”
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October 23, 2015
Francis Medal awarded to founder of anti-poverty agency BRAC
U-M will award the Thomas Francis Jr. Medal in Global Public Health to Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, founder and chairperson of BRAC — a Bangladesh-based anti-poverty organization.
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October 19, 2015
Four faculty members elected to National Academy of Medicine
Faculty members from the Medical School, School of Dentistry and School of Nursing are among the newly elected members of the prestigious National Academy of Medicine.
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October 15, 2015
U-M Health System projects to improve energy efficiency
A $3 million project for new occupancy sensors and a $1.3 million air handler upgrade project will improve energy efficiency at University Hospital.
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October 14, 2015
U-M researchers leading $6.7M project to improve dialysis care
Helping kidney dialysis patients have healthier treatment sessions and longer lives is the goal of a new $6.7 million project at U-M.
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October 6, 2015
Free screenings available for National Depression Screening Day
In support of National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, several U-M programs are offering faculty, staff and students free in-person and online mental health screenings for depression.
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October 5, 2015
Flu shots available on campus; avoid out-of-pocket fee
U-M faculty and staff covered under a university health plan can receive their flu vaccination on campus without paying an out-of-pocket fee.
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September 28, 2015
Doctor intrigued by diabetes treatment challenges heads online journal
Dr. Meng Tan is professor of internal medicine in the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes at the U-M Health System. His mission is to promote better care for people with diabetes and endocrine diseases.
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September 28, 2015
Sexual assault exam available at University Health Service
The University Health Service now offers a specialized exam for those seeking medical treatment following sexual assault.
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September 28, 2015
University given $9.5 million to advance research on child health
The university will receive $9.5 million from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to study the impact of the environment on children’s health.
