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Strike avoided as union workers, Michigan Medicine work to reach tentative agreement
Read full article: Strike avoided as union workers, Michigan Medicine work to reach tentative agreementMembers of the United Michigan Allied Professionals/AFT 6739 (UMMAP) and Michigan Medicine have reached an memorandum of understanding to avoid a strike that had been planned to begin Tuesday.
Strike avoided as union workers, Michigan Medicine work to reach tentative agreement
Read full article: Strike avoided as union workers, Michigan Medicine work to reach tentative agreementMembers of the United Michigan Allied Professionals/AFT 6739 (UMMAP) and Michigan Medicine have reached an memorandum of understanding to avoid a strike that had been planned to begin Tuesday.
Michigan Medicine SEIU workers approve new agreement in recent vote
Read full article: Michigan Medicine SEIU workers approve new agreement in recent voteWorkers at Michigan Medicine, represented by SEIU Healthcare Michigan, voted over two weeks to consider contract terms as reached in a tentative agreement on Oct. 14, 2024.
Union votes to strike for fair contract at Michigan Medicine
Read full article: Union votes to strike for fair contract at Michigan MedicineUnited Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals/AFT 6739 (UMMAP) voted to authorize a strike after months of stalled bargaining attempts between the union and its employer, Michigan Medicine.
Resilient 11-year-old inspires $7.5M gift to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital on Rare Disease Day
Read full article: Resilient 11-year-old inspires $7.5M gift to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital on Rare Disease DayThe gift will go towards technology-based care and additional social work services for the families of young patients afflicted with complex diagnoses, Michigan Medicine officials said.
Small patients at Ann Arbor’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital celebrate Halloween in style
Read full article: Small patients at Ann Arbor’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital celebrate Halloween in styleOfficials said some of the costumes were handmade by volunteers to ensure they fit the small ghosts, pumpkins and superheroes.
U-M Health launches operating room plastic recycling program
Read full article: U-M Health launches operating room plastic recycling programAs plastic pollution is increasing in our oceans, our food supply, and even our own bodies, we are all being encouraged to reduce the amount of plastic waste we create and recycle whenever possible.
Detroit Zoological Society partners with U of M Health to help children at Mott
Read full article: Detroit Zoological Society partners with U of M Health to help children at MottThe Detroit Zoological Society is partnering with University of Michigan Health to help children at Mott Children’s Hospital.
University of Michigan announces new COVID policies as federal public health emergency ends
Read full article: University of Michigan announces new COVID policies as federal public health emergency endsHere's what will change for U-M students, faculty and staff moving forward as the school adjusts its pandemic response.
Michigan Medicine to deploy drones to deliver prescriptions to homes in Washtenaw County
Read full article: Michigan Medicine to deploy drones to deliver prescriptions to homes in Washtenaw CountyLook out above: Drones will soon be delivering prescription medications to households across Washtenaw County.
‘Heart in a Box’: Medical technology allows for swift transportation of donated hearts
Read full article: ‘Heart in a Box’: Medical technology allows for swift transportation of donated heartsA medical device is helping to allow for easier and more efficient transportation of donated organs, which is greatly needed in the U.S.
University of Michigan experts: Masks still effective way to stay healthy during ‘tripledemic’ viral season
Read full article: University of Michigan experts: Masks still effective way to stay healthy during ‘tripledemic’ viral seasonWearing face masks around others still proves to be one of the most effective ways to avoid getting sick, say researchers at U-M.
University of Michigan Health announces relocation plans for its Ypsilanti Health Center
Read full article: University of Michigan Health announces relocation plans for its Ypsilanti Health CenterThe U-M Board of Regents approved the relocation and expansion of U-M Health's Ypsilanti Health Center on Dec. 8, 2022.
Ele’s Place, Inc. names former Michigan Medicine director as new CEO
Read full article: Ele’s Place, Inc. names former Michigan Medicine director as new CEO“The Ele’s Place mission speaks to me personally, as I experienced the death of my father when I was a teenager. Like so many adults, I truly wish there had been a place like Ele’s Place when I was young and my family was grieving,” said new Ele’s Place, Inc. CEO Jennifer Wolfe Howard in a release.
Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor now accepting donations for ‘toy store’ ahead of holidays
Read full article: Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor now accepting donations for ‘toy store’ ahead of holidaysC.S. Mott Children's Hospital's annual toy store is accepting donations for pediatric patients.
Ann Arbor’s Food Gatherers, Michigan Medicine aim to raise 1 million meals for community
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s Food Gatherers, Michigan Medicine aim to raise 1 million meals for communityMichigan Medicine and Food Gatherers are asking the community to help them raise 1 million meals for people in need.
University of Michigan president will establish new office for campus compliance, ethics
Read full article: University of Michigan president will establish new office for campus compliance, ethicsU-M President Santa Ono announced a new office will be created dedicated to looking into matters of ethics and compliance on all three campuses.
University of Michigan’s Mott named first ChildKind certified hospital in state
Read full article: University of Michigan’s Mott named first ChildKind certified hospital in stateChildKind International is an organization that focuses on pediatric pain prevention and treatment by awarding certification to hospitals across the world that excel in the field.
University of Michigan to explain abortion access, laws during free online event
Read full article: University of Michigan to explain abortion access, laws during free online eventThe University of Michigan is set to host a free virtual event to inform the general public about the rights one has when it comes to abortion.
Ranking: University of Michigan’s Mott No. 1 children’s hospital in Michigan
Read full article: Ranking: University of Michigan’s Mott No. 1 children’s hospital in MichiganC.S. Mott Children's Hospital continues to lead pediatric medicine in the state of Michigan, according to U.S. News & World Report.
3 Michigan providers awarded $300K to expand, improve sickle cell clinics
Read full article: 3 Michigan providers awarded $300K to expand, improve sickle cell clinicsThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced the awardees of the Sickle Cell Clinic Expansion and Enhancement Program grants.
University of Michigan establishes task force for abortion access
Read full article: University of Michigan establishes task force for abortion accessThe University of Michigan has created a task force of faculty and students to prepare for a potential abortion ban in the state should Roe v. Wade be overturned.
Family foundation donates $1 Million to a University of Michigan cancer research lab
Read full article: Family foundation donates $1 Million to a University of Michigan cancer research labIt’s a story of heartbreak, hope, and a $1 million gift to help fast-track pediatric brain tumor research. That money was donated to the Michigan Medicine Chad Carr Pediatric Brain Tumor Center and will be spread out over five years.
University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center receives $11.5M gift for eye degeneration research
Read full article: University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center receives $11.5M gift for eye degeneration researchA new gift to the University of Michigan will advance research into one of the most common eye diseases affecting older adults.
Ann Arbor area family raising funds for wheelchair accessible van for son with rare brain disorder
Read full article: Ann Arbor area family raising funds for wheelchair accessible van for son with rare brain disorderKassondra and William Lambert hope to raise enough money to purchase a wheelchair accessible van for their young son, Ethan.
Michigan Medicine surgeon collects medical supplies for Ukrainian hospitals
Read full article: Michigan Medicine surgeon collects medical supplies for Ukrainian hospitalsAmid the nightmare unfolding in Ukraine, a local surgeon goes above and beyond to help. Dr. David Brown, a plastic surgeon with Michigan Medicine, has gathered medical supplies to send them to the warzone.
Michigan Medicine will no longer run Wayne County Morgue after Local 4 exposes long list of issues
Read full article: Michigan Medicine will no longer run Wayne County Morgue after Local 4 exposes long list of issuesMichigan Medicine will no longer run the Wayne County Morgue after a Local 4 investigation exposed a long list of issues, including decomposing bodies and the wrong person being buried.
Michigan woman hopes her story will encourage others to watch for signs of kidney disease
Read full article: Michigan woman hopes her story will encourage others to watch for signs of kidney diseaseA Michigan woman shared the story of her battle with Chronic Kidney Disease in hopes that it will urge others to keep an eye out for warning signs.
Sunday read: A mix-up and a cover-up at the Wayne County Morgue
Read full article: Sunday read: A mix-up and a cover-up at the Wayne County MorgueThe Wayne County Morgue was forced to dig up the body of a person who was identified as a woman at the time of burial because that woman is actually alive and well. The body has since been identified as a missing man.
Wayne County Morgue forced to dig up body long believed to be woman, discovered to be missing man
Read full article: Wayne County Morgue forced to dig up body long believed to be woman, discovered to be missing manThe Wayne County Morgue was forced to dig up the body of a person who was identified as a woman at the time of burial because that woman is actually alive and well. The body has since been identified as a missing man.
Funeral directors voice concern with ongoing issues at Wayne County Morgue
Read full article: Funeral directors voice concern with ongoing issues at Wayne County MorgueThe Wayne County Morgue medical examiner was called in to answer questions after the Local 4 Defenders exposed months of mistakes in the morgue.
U-M study finds Pulse Ox devices less accurate in patients with darker skin
Read full article: U-M study finds Pulse Ox devices less accurate in patients with darker skinIf you or a loved one has had a case of COVID-19, you may be familiar with the Pulse Ox device to check how much oxygen you have in your blood.
University of Michigan annual report reveals strong financial position despite pandemic
Read full article: University of Michigan annual report reveals strong financial position despite pandemicDespite the many challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Michigan’s “financial position remains strong,” according to the school’s annual report.
Holiday traditions continue to make spirits bright for patients at Mott Children’s Hospital
Read full article: Holiday traditions continue to make spirits bright for patients at Mott Children’s HospitalStaff at C.S Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor have been bringing holiday cheer to their youngest patients leading up to Christmas.
U-M regent Ron Weiser donates $30M to establish prostate cancer center at Michigan Medicine
Read full article: U-M regent Ron Weiser donates $30M to establish prostate cancer center at Michigan MedicineU-M Regent Ron Weiser has committed $30 million to establish new prostate cancer center on university's medical campus.
COVID surge is putting major strain on hospital systems across Michigan
Read full article: COVID surge is putting major strain on hospital systems across MichiganLeadership from the Henry Ford Health System and Beaumont Health have warned the COVID surge is having serious effects on hospital operation and the ability of everyone to get care.
‘We are admitting primarily unvaccinated people’: Michigan Medicine doctor encourages people to get COVID vaccine
Read full article: ‘We are admitting primarily unvaccinated people’: Michigan Medicine doctor encourages people to get COVID vaccineThe seven-day moving average of COVID cases in Michigan is still high, with about 7,300 cases per day.
What’s going around Metro Detroit: Doctors report high numbers of COVID cases, mostly among unvaccinated
Read full article: What’s going around Metro Detroit: Doctors report high numbers of COVID cases, mostly among unvaccinatedEvery week our Good Health team talks with doctors and hospitals around Metro Detroit to find out what’s going around. This week there was a shift from other illnesses.
Michigan Medicine patients can now access their COVID-19 vaccination record, test results via app
Read full article: Michigan Medicine patients can now access their COVID-19 vaccination record, test results via appU-M Health patients can now access their COVID-19 vaccine and testing information on their smartphones.
Manhunt for accused murderer ends when police discover suspect was in Wayne County morgue entire time
Read full article: Manhunt for accused murderer ends when police discover suspect was in Wayne County morgue entire timeThe manhunt for an accused murderer came to an end only after police discovered their suspect had been in the Wayne County morgue the entire time.
Michigan Medicine admits mistakes, promises changes at Wayne County Morgue after investigations expose issues
Read full article: Michigan Medicine admits mistakes, promises changes at Wayne County Morgue after investigations expose issuesMichigan Medicine has promised that changes will come to the Wayne County Morgue. The promise comes after a series of reports by the Local 4 Defenders.
University of Michigan: Employees not in compliance with vaccine policy will face work suspension, termination
Read full article: University of Michigan: Employees not in compliance with vaccine policy will face work suspension, terminationU-M will soon take action against employees who fail to comply with its vaccine mandate.
Washtenaw County woman’s death attributed to rare complication from Johnson & Johnson vaccine, report says
Read full article: Washtenaw County woman’s death attributed to rare complication from Johnson & Johnson vaccine, report saysWhile vaccines have been overwhelmingly successful at protecting people from contracting the virus, in rare cases, there have been documented illnesses and even deaths.