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Last month, The Wrap debuted a new series called "Caregiving on the Frontlines," aimed at helping health care professionals balance their personal and professional lives. Here is the second episode of the series, this one focused on helping parents prepare children for college and beyond. Hear from Amy Cohn, the organization's chief transformation officer and new empty-nester. She gives great insi...

Let's face it, we all need to take training modules and mandatories every year for our jobs at Michigan Medicine. And for what seems like forever, we've been using MLearning to do just that. But that will all change soon, as MLearning is retired and a new system, Cornerstone Learning, is unveiled. Learn more about this important new learning hub on the latest episode of The Wrap -- and be sure to...

Last year, U-M Health President David Miller, M.D., introduced a framework for strategic priorities — commonly known as BASE + Strategic Growth and Partnerships. Miller is now looking to the future, introducing a three-year outlook for the organization’s priorities and initiatives. You can learn about those priorities, initiatives and focus areas on a special episode of The Wrap employee podcast....

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month! That made it the perfect time to sit down with Jack Kufahl, Michigan Medicine's chief information security officer, who discusses why the organization is often a target of cyberattacks and steps you can take to keep yourself and your information as safe as possible. Check out this important conversation today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

It's Health Care Food Service Workers Week! Thanks you to all the incredible team members who make our food services run smoothly for patients and their families. Learn more about these colleagues, including some things that you may not know about Patient Food and Nutrition Services, on the latest episode of The Wrap! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Believe it or not, October is almost here! And that means it's time for another Quality Month celebration at Michigan Medicine. This year's keynote speaker, Dr. Jo Shapiro, and director of the Office of Patient Safety, Nicole Templeton, recently joined The Wrap to preview the month and talk about why "Just Culture and Psychological Safety" is such an important theme. Check it out today! Hosted on...

Are you or someone you know interested in building (or changing) your career at Michigan Medicine? If so, an upcoming event is perfect for you! Learn about an upcoming career and hiring fair that will take place at the Big House on Oct. 1 and hear how the organization is addressing hiring challenges on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Integral team members work every single day to help Michigan Medicine nurses advance in their careers. In honor of Nursing Professional Development Week, hear from three members of the Professional Development and Education team, who collaborate with colleagues across the organization to enhance care. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here at Michigan Medicine, we are fortunate to have dedicated faculty, staff and learners committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can study, learn and serve others to the best of their abilities. The team behind the Caregiving Boost Initiative is one such group. They are focused on researching workplace stressors and addressing them in a step-by-step process. In the first of a...

Today marks the beginning of Sepsis Awareness Month. Even though it is a year-round priority at Michigan Medicine, reminders across the organization for the month of September will emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment to save lives. And this week's episode of The Wrap is the perfect way to learn more about sepsis. You will hear from two members of the team behind limiting...

The employee podcast was thinking "safety first" this week. That's because safety coach Debbie Kollar joined the conversation to discuss how she and others just like her are improving the culture at Michigan Medicine. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may have heard about Sophie’s Place at Mott, but have you heard about it? Like all the new features and programs that are now possible because there is a dedicated music studio for patients and music therapists? Meet one of those music therapists who gives you the inside scoop on the state-of-the-art facility on the latest episode of The Wrap! Check it out today!  Hosted on Acast. See aca...

On Monday, Aug. 8, the organization will kick off a school supply drive to help children in the community. This week, Alfreda Rooks, director of Community Health Services, joined The Wrap to discuss the drive and a number of other initiatives that are sure to help improve health in the community surrounding Michigan Medicine. Check out this wide-ranging discussion today!  Hosted on Acast. See...

The Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute provides leadership, coordination and resources to enhance diabetes-related clinical care, research and education at U-M. This important work is being spearheaded by faculty and staff who combine clinical research, informatics and care in ways that are transforming how those with diabetes are treated and live their lives. Check out a conversation wit...

Mental health research is at a crossroads. Despite billions of dollars dedicated to depression and bipolar disorder research, rates of mental health across the U.S. have continued to soar for decades. The time to innovate is now. Two members of the Eisenberg Family Depression Center recently stopped by The Wrap to discuss a new funding competition that will push mental health research forward...

Last week, Headlines readers learned all about 12 East's honor of receiving the Beacon Award for Nursing Excellence. Now, members of the unit’s nursing team stop by The Wrap to talk more about the recognition, why it is so important and who played a role in helping the team earn the award. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michigan Medicine Security – along with the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) – is committed to keeping you, your colleagues, learners patients and visitors safe. They do so through a commitment to trust, training and technology. Recently, Brian Uridge, director of Michigan Medicine Security, joined The Wrap to discuss his team’s strategy and why each element is so important in the...

How much do you know about eating disorders and who they affect? In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, The Wrap employee podcast takes a look at this important topic — and tackles some of the stigma and misperceptions around eating disorders. Two experts from the Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program joined the show to provide insight and tips about managing eating disorder...

The Adolescent Champion Teen Advisory Council (TAC TAC) is a diverse group of youth ages 15-22 in the Washtenaw County area who serve as an advisory council to Michigan Medicine’s Adolescent Health Initiative. Recently, several members of the council sat down with The Wrap to discuss their important work and how it feels to make an impact on the care provided at Michigan Medicine and beyond. Check...

The Michigan Medicine patient portal recently celebrated its 10th anniversary! This week’s episode of The Wrap employee podcast gives listeners an inside look at the team behind the portal and the features and tools it provides to faculty, staff and patients. Of course, there's also the trivia contest where you can win a prize! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Last week, Michigan Medicine was recognized for being a “Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign. Learn more about this honor — and the steps Michigan Medicine has been taking to improve care for this community — on the latest episode of The Wrap podcast. Listeners will also find tips to enhance their interactions working with LGBTQ+ patients and get a preview of Patient...

Let's get innovative! Do you have an idea for a clinical project that could directly impact patient care? If so, you may qualify for funding from the Frankel Innovation Initiative, a $20 million fund supporting the research and development of life-saving therapies and innovative new technologies at Michigan Medicine. Learn more about this important program and hear about some of the research that...

Clinical research coordinators (CRCs) are a critical underpinning to conducting high-quality clinical research, and their work contributes to the research stature of Michigan Medicine and advancing patient care. Learn more about these vital team members -- and a new career ladder that will help them lay down roots in Ann Arbor -- on the latest episode of the employee podcast! Hosted on Acast. See...

Through work with local community partner agencies, Program for Multicultural Health (PMCH) staff members found that the COVID-19 pandemic devastated local families and increased impact of social determinants of health. In an effort to support families’ increased needs, PMCH — which is part of Michigan Medicine’s Community Health Services (CHS) — partnered with SOS Community Services in Ypsilanti...

How well do you sleep? Do you want easy tips that you can implement now that will help you sleep better tonight? And how would permanent Daylight Saving Time potentially affect your sleep here in Michigan? Find out all that and more on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast! Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.