The Wrap by Michigan Medicine Headlines

This week, there's a bonus podcast of The Wrap! Recently, we talked to Kelly Milimore Patrick, a registered nurse within the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan Medicine. Through a family diagnosis, Patrick realized that her path as a nurse was leading to psychiatry. She talks about that diagnosis, how it inspired her to change directions and why she wants to give back to others going throug...

The Vital Voices Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey is here! On the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast, learn all about the survey, including what types of questions are on it, how you can take it and what changes the organization will make based on your responses. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this week you heard from registered dietitian nutritionists in Headlines, who explained what they love about their jobs at Michigan Medicine. But that story isn’t the only way to learn about the valuable role of RDNs when it comes to clinical care. Two members of the Nutrition Services team joined The Wrap employee podcast recently to describe their work and provide further insight in cele...

Earlier this week, Headlines readers learned about the organization’s new program designed to prevent workplace violence . Recently, two members of the team behind the program joined The Wrap employee podcast to discuss the program and how it will impact everyone at U-M Health. With workplace violence a prevalent issue in health care settings, this episode is a must-listen! Check it out today...

It’s Heart Month, a time when everyone should be taking the time to learn about heart health and the risk factors associated with it. On the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast, Monica Colvin, M.D., M.S., FAHA, stopped by to discuss the most common types of heart disease, the factors that may lead to them and steps you can take to protect your health moving forward. Check it out today! Hos...

Addiction and the stigma surrounding is a topic that often goes unspoken in people’s personal and professional lives. But that needs to change in order for those dealing with the disease to get the help they need. Check out the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast for an emotional look at addiction stigma and for details of a special upcoming event — entitled “We Can Be Heroes” — which will...

Last week, you were introduced to “The Spark,” an inspiring music video created by U-M students in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Those three students appeared on the employee podcast this week to describe how they got involved in the project, what went into writing the song, and how it’s been received by the U-M community. Of course, there was also the Lightning Round and weekly tri...

The Frankel Cardiovascular Center is once again hosting its Innovation Challenge, a Shark Tank-style event designed to help fund creative projects that will enhance cardiovascular care both at Michigan Medicine and beyond. Learn more about the challenge and its affiliated programs on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast! Of course, you can also win a prize as part of the weekly tri...

This week on The Wrap, U-M Health President David Miller, M.D., M.P.H., shared important words of gratitude and hope as Michigan Medicine manages yet another surge of COVID-19. He specifically recognizes all of the faculty and staff who have helped the organization find success over the past two difficult and challenging years -- in patient care, education and research. As the employee podcast kic...

Sleep, accessibility, Michigan Medicine's new Michigan Answers campaign and, of course, COVID-19. Those were just a few of the topics discussed across 34 episodes of The Wrap employee podcast this year. Take a listen to a few of the more memorable interviews on The Wrap's 2021 Year in Review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Heather Lewis is having a bad day, she will sometimes walk down to the Rogel Cancer Center and look at the pictures of her grandfathers and great-grandfather, all of whom attended the U-M Medical School. As Lewis prepares for retirement from her job as an architect within the organization, she joined The Wrap employee podcast to discuss her family's history at Michigan Medicine, which dates b...

Early next year, Michigan Medicine will be virtually visited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as the organization reapplies for Magnet designation. Find out more about this process — which, if successful, will lead to the highest honor in nursing — on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast! Of course, you can also participate in the weekly trivia contest. Check it out toda...

The Wrap employee podcast got into the spirit of Wellness Week with a special episode featuring Kelcey Stratton, Ph. D., program manager for resilience and well-being services at Michigan Medicine. She shares information on burnout, seasonal affective disorder, stress and more — and provides tips on how to help manage those mental health concerns. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Get ready for a new Outlook at Michigan Medicine! Over the next few weeks, nearly 50,000 Outlook accounts will be upgraded. Check out the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast to learn about the new features and tools you'll soon have at your disposal. And while you're at it, take part in the weekly trivia contest! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Michigan Medicine Director of Security Brian Uridge and lead police officer Theo Chalogianis joined The Wrap employee podcast to discuss new training exercises their teams have been carrying out in recent months. They also talked about the importance of making faculty and staff feel safe at work, no matter where their “office” may be. Check it out today!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Care at Home is the FY22 Initiative of the Year at U-M Health. But how does that fact impact your work life? And how can you support this important program? Find out on the latest episode of The Wrap! Of course, you can also enter to win a prize in the weekly trivia contest. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Quality Month, and this year's events will highlight the important work being performed across Michigan Medicine that align with the recently-announced "Build Our BASE" priorities. Check out the latest episode of The Wrap to learn details of some of the projects that are in the spotlight this month and to find out how you can attend any of the exciting Quality Month events! Hosted on Acast. S...

How much do you know about the important work pharmacy technicians do at Michigan Medicine? You can learn all about their job and why the organization is launching a new Pharmacy Tech Training Program in the months ahead. This would be a great episode to share with friends and family who may be interested in a career change! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

How much do you know about sepsis? Did you know it's the leading cause of death among patients in U.S. hospitals? Or that 1.7 million people develop sepsis every year? Find out those facts and more about sepsis on the latest episode of The Wrap! Of course, you can stay to check out the Lightning Round and take part in the weekly trivia contest! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Flu season is almost here and to help you prepare, Tom Mann of Occupational Health Services stopped by to discuss the organization's flu vaccine policy and how you can get your shot prior to the Dec. 1 deadline. Check out what he had to say and take part in the weekly trivia contest by giving this week's episode a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, The Wrap took a deep dive into equity and inclusivity by discussing the importance of accessibility at Michigan Medicine. Christa Moran of Interpreter Services stopped by to chat about ongoing initiatives and ways that you can help make the organization more open and accessible to those with disabilities and those who do not speak English as their primary language. Of course, there was...

Michigan Medicine has adopted the Flexible First Workforce and Workplace initiative as decisions are made regarding faculty and staff returning to the medical campus in the months ahead. Learn more about the initiative and what you can do to prepare for an eventual return to campus on the latest episode of The Wrap. Of course, you'll also find a trivia contest where you can win a great prize! Chec...

This week, The Wrap employee podcast returned from a two-week break! You can find out all about the Jack Billi Award for Inspiring Quality Improvement — including who can be nominated and how you can go about nominating a colleague — as the podcast was joined by the award’s namesake himself, among others. Of course, you can participate in the weekly trivia contest, as well. Check it out today! Hos...

Congratulations to 8C at University Hospital, which recently received a PRISM Award for sustained excellence! Find out more about this prestigious honor, and all the hard work that went into achieving it, from clinical nurse specialist LaToya Freeman. Freeman stopped by The Wrap to discuss her unit's efforts, then stayed on to discuss who from history she would want to meet and what summer movie s...

Do you know what it's like to be a summer intern at Michigan Medicine? Find out straight from the source, as three interns join The Wrap employee podcast to share their experiences and reflect on why such opportunities are so important. This week's episode was also hosted by a special guest host -- who happens to be a former intern himself! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...