The Wrap by Michigan Medicine Headlines

The Sharps Injury Prevention Program (SIPP) is a multidisciplinary team focused on building a strong safety culture prioritizing prevention of staff sharps injuries and splash exposures. The program promotes using safer devices and following best practices to reduce exposures and improve workplace safety. Learn more about this program, why it’s so important and what the future holds, on the latest episode of The Wrap! Check out this important conversation today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience (OCWR) is working hard to support team members in multiple ways. Recently, its long-standing state-of-the-art peer-support program, COMPASS, received a refresh. COMPASS, which stands for Compassionate Peers and Stress Support, is a resource available to everyone at Michigan Medicine that launched in 2019. Learn more about the program, why it's so important and how it's changed to better support you on the latest episode of The Wrap! Check out this important episode today.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This October marks the 26th anniversary of Quality Month at Michigan Medicine. The milestone will be marked with an inspiring kick-off event you won’t want to miss, featuring Elizabeth Harry, M.D., the organization's chief well-being officer. Harry and Kevin DeHority, a continuous improvement advisor, recently joined The Wrap to preview her keynote speech and the importance of celebrating quality and safety work taking place across Michigan Medicine. Take a listen today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Nursing Professional Development Week, a great time to celebrate the nurse educators who move our organization forward each and every day. Learn more about what these vital team members do and why their work is essential when it comes to advancing health to serve Michigan and the world on the latest episode of The Wrap. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Cech is an American Sign Language interpreter at Michigan Medicine. In that role, he facilitates communication between patients, providers and team members across a vast network of clinical settings. But what you may not know about him is what he does outside the clinic ... participating in community theater, musicals and other performances. And it's that type of work that actually informs and improves how he carries out his work with patients. Learn how in a fascinating conversation on latest episode of The Wrap. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

175 years ago this fall, the first faculty, students and staff arrived at the first U-M Medical School building, one of the first buildings on the university's Diag. 100 years ago this month, the first patients arrived at the massive new University Hospital at the corner of Ann and Observatory Streets, long before it became known as "Old Main." During this double anniversary year for the organization, The Wrap podcast reflects on some of the highlights from our history, and its lessons for today. Check out this incredibly important conversation today!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Liver Transplant Program at Michigan Medicine has seen unprecedented success in recent years. Indeed, the team is leading the way when it comes to who is receiving transplants and ensuring successful outcomes for patients and donors. You can learn more about these incredible advancements, about transplantation in general and the unique aspects of the living donor program on the latest episode of The Wrap. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend, all Michigan Medicine team members and the surrounding community are invited to a special event at Washtenaw Community College designed to celebrate the disability community. To help preview the event -- and to dive deeper into the topic of disability and health care, the Wrap welcomed Michelle Meade, Ph.D., director of the Center for Disability Health and Wellness at Michigan Medicine.  “Too often, health care looks at disability as something to be cured,” said Meade. “But the disability community is a resilient, rich, diverse group of individuals. So we need to start by listening and learn what these individuals are concerned about, what their priorities are and what their unique challenges are.” Take a listen to Meade’s in-depth conversation – and cohost Daniel Ellman’s perspective as a manual wheelchair user – today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As rates of serious depression and anxiety rise among Michigan’s youth, a new mental health program at the U-M Health Ypsilanti Health Center aims to fill a critical gap — providing care that goes beyond traditional outpatient services without requiring full hospitalization. The Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program will be led by Christina Laitner, Ph.D., and Joanna Quigley, M.D., who recently joined The Wrap to talk about the new services and why they are so important. Check out their fascinating discussion today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Community Health Services will host the 20th annual Big Hearts for Seniors fundraising event on Thursday, June 5. The milestone event will benefit six community programs within U-M Health: Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels, Housing Bureau for Seniors, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Silver Club Memory Programs, Turner African American Services Council and Turner Senior Wellness Program. Learn about these programs, and the exciting event that makes their work possible, on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nurses Week 2025 is right around the corner! To get you ready, members of the organization's leadership team and other vital team members joined The Wrap to discuss Nursing Poster Day and the incredible work our nurses are doing every day. Check out this important conversation today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Wrap, learn about the upcoming performance by the U-M Life Sciences Orchestra, which will cap off its 25th anniversary season on Thursday, April 3, with a free performance at Hill Auditorium.  Kara Gavin, who plays French horn with the LSO and serves on the committee that runs it, talks about the orchestra's history, who plays in it, and what audience members will hear at the concert.  All are welcome to attend the concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be preceded by a short lecture by music director Nicholas Bromilow at 6:45 p.m. where audience members can learn more about the music they're about to hear.   Learn more: https://www.michiganmedicine.org/events/life-sciences-orchestra-25th-anniversary-spring-concert   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week in Headlines, sonographer Dana Rowland shared her first-person account of living with Addison’s disease. Addison's is considered a rare disease and Rowland shared her story as part of Rare Disease Day, which falls on the last day of February each year. Now, Rowland has taken the time to join The Wrap. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about her daily life and how her health care journey impacts her work in a positive way. Check it out today!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 8 of The Wrap employee podcast is here! On the first episode of the new season, three colleagues share their insight into Nursing Poster Day 2025, why it's so important and what you can get out of it, no matter your role in the organization. Check out the discussion today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, take a listen to some of the most interesting and insightful interviews from the past 12 months on The Wrap! In 2024, the employee podcast put the spotlight on leaders (like Chief Medical Officer Hitinder Gurm, M.D.), innovations (like the new One Michigan Medicine Home Hub), those with unique insights (like former U-M basketball coach John Beilein) and even other podcasts (Well-being at Michigan Medicine). All the interviews provided insight into what the organization is doing to help you do your jobs better. Take a listen to highlights from the past year. Thank you for being a loyal listener and happy holidays! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many factors can compromise the kidneys’ ability to perform the vital work of filtering blood. Decreased kidney function may be the result of common conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, inherited illnesses such as polycystic kidney disease, or even inflammatory conditions of the kidney. But did you know that nutrition and an improved diet can help those with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? And that U-M Health has specialized renal dietitians to help patients? Meet one of those dietitians, Terrie Holewinski, on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast! Holewinski discussed what she loves about her job and gave listeners an inside look at a course she runs called “Kidney Essentials,” which provides patients with CKD information they need to live their lives well.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth Harry, M.D., is working to make well-being a priority at Michigan Medicine. It has been the chief well-being officer’s mission since arriving a year ago. Finding people where they are is an important piece of that, which is why Harry has begun a new podcast, Well-Being at Michigan Medicine. Learn about that new show, and why it's so important, on the latest episode of The Wrap! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All across Michigan Medicine, team members are caring for patients and carrying out groundbreaking research related to diabetes. Each November, which is designated as Diabetes Awareness Month, serves as the perfect time to thank these critical team members for all they do. It’s also a time to give you tips and insights that will allow you to take charge of your health to help prevent diabetes related problems. Check out this week's episode of The Wrap for inside information on all the research taking place at Michigan Medicine and why this work is so important! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last month, the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) team officially opened its expanded Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Chelsea Hospital. That makes the team’s exceptional care even more accessible to patients recovering from medically complex conditions. What sort of services are offered at Chelsea? And what other important functions do PM&R colleagues do across U-M Health? Learn the answers to those questions and much more in a wide-ranging interview on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As September comes to a close, The Wrap is celebrating Hunger Action Month by giving you the knowledge to help fight food insecurity in the community. Learn about food deserts, ongoing initiatives, volunteer opportunities and even ways you can get the assistance you may need in your daily life. Check out the latest episode of the employee podcast today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.