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University of Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan partner to bring pediatric specialties to Metro Detroit
Read full article: University of Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan partner to bring pediatric specialties to Metro DetroitMetro Detroit residents will now be able to access advanced pediatric specialty care at Trinity Health Oakland hospital.
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.
Seesaw season sends Michigan to NCAA Tournament with No. 11 seed, will face Colorado State
Read full article: Seesaw season sends Michigan to NCAA Tournament with No. 11 seed, will face Colorado StateThe seesaw season for the Michigan Wolverines gifted them another trip to Indianapolis, as the surprising No. 11 seed will face No. 6 seed Colorado State in the 2022 NCAA Tournament.
Poole party takes over Denver Thursday night as former Wolverine splashes in final moments
Read full article: Poole party takes over Denver Thursday night as former Wolverine splashes in final momentsFormer Michigan Wolverines basketball star Jordan Poole shined in Denver on Thursday (March 10) night as his Golden State Warriors defeated the Nuggets 113-102 in Mile High.
University of Michigan cardiologist warns of dangers of shoveling as snow storms return
Read full article: University of Michigan cardiologist warns of dangers of shoveling as snow storms returnShoveling snow puts sudden strain on your heart, driving up the risk for cardiac episodes like heart attacks.
‘We need the public’s help.’ Michigan Medicine urges vaccination amid hospital’s worst COVID-19 surge yet
Read full article: ‘We need the public’s help.’ Michigan Medicine urges vaccination amid hospital’s worst COVID-19 surge yetMichigan Medicine officials issue plea to the public to get vaccinated as beds fill up.
Cancer patient, surgeon encourage others to donate blood as supply hits record lows
Read full article: Cancer patient, surgeon encourage others to donate blood as supply hits record lowsAccording to the American Red Cross, September and October had the lowest national blood inventory levels in more than a decade.
Michigan Medicine expands eligibility for systemwide COVID-19 vaccination
Read full article: Michigan Medicine expands eligibility for systemwide COVID-19 vaccinationA nurse holds vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine above a deep freeze cooler at Michigan Stadium on Dec. 31, 2020. ANN ARBOR – Michigan Medicine announced in an email to staff on Monday that it has expanded the Phase 1A COVID-19 vaccine priority group after administering more than 11,000 vaccines since Dec. 14. Based on recommendations from the state, those now eligible for a Phase 1A vaccine at University of Michigan include:Anyone serving in a role at Michigan Medicine or University of Michigan who works in a clinical setting (i.e. hospital, ambulatory clinic, home care) and is not able to work exclusively remotely is able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine now as part of Phase 1A. Michigan Medicine is administering vaccines seven days a week.
First 10 days after COVID patients leave hospital carry high risk, study says
Read full article: First 10 days after COVID patients leave hospital carry high risk, study saysMEXICO CITY, MEXICO - DECEMBER 19: Doctor walks through the COVID-19 area in front of a wheelchair at the hospital of the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases Ismael Cosío Villegas on December 19, 2020 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Alfredo Martinez/Getty Images)ANN ARBOR – A growing number of studies have shown that in the first months after being discharged from the hospital, COVID-19 patients faced a high risk of returning for treatment, ongoing health problems and death. The overall risk of readmission or death for COVID patients was lower than that for patients with the other two conditions after 60 days. “For many patients, COVID-19 seems to set off cascades of problems that are every bit as serious as those we see in other diseases. Half of the patients in the study were Black and 95% of the patients were male -- both high risk groups.
FDA addresses COVID vaccine concerns in news briefing: What to know
Read full article: FDA addresses COVID vaccine concerns in news briefing: What to knowIn a rare weekend press conference, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -- who is responsible for authorizing widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine on Friday -- discussed some of people’s biggest concerns about the vaccine. Amid two recent cases of allergic reactions to Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine in the U.K., FDA officials addressed concerns about individuals with a history of allergic reactions receiving the vaccine. FDA officials said Saturday that they’ve followed that process when reviewing Pfizer’s vaccine, and they feel confident that it is safe for this age group to receive the shots. During Saturday’s news briefing, officials made it clear that pressure from the White House did not force the FDA to authorize use of the vaccine too early. More: Report: White House to FDA chief: Approve Pfizer vaccine Friday or quit“We’re going to maintain the integrity of the scientific process,” Hahn added.
University of Michigan students asked to test for COVID-19 before going home for holidays
Read full article: University of Michigan students asked to test for COVID-19 before going home for holidaysAt the University of Michigan, students living on campus are being required to take a COVID-19 test before leaving campus. University spokesman Rick Fitzgerald says students are being asked to get tested within the seven days before going home to their families. Both Washtenaw and Ingham counties have had to issue and adjust emergency health orders in an effort to contain outbreaks at U-M’s and Michigan State University’s campuses. The state has reported record-breaking daily increases of COVID-19 cases multiple times in recent weeks. The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Michigan has risen to 229,285 as of Wednesday, including 7,766 deaths, state officials report.