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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.

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and there's no better time to build awareness around the sobering reality of youth suicide, as well as to offer a hopeful glimpse into an ongoing initiative at Michigan Medicine that is working to reverse this worrying trend. That's why The Wrap is giving you an inside view of the Zero Suicide Initiative, a series of programs, resources and tools designed around the guiding principle that suicide can be prevented and that our health systems have an important role to play in improving outcomes. Check out this vital episode today -- it may just help you save a life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Nursing Professional Development Week! In celebration, The Wrap welcomed two nurse educators, who shared insight into the work they do and why it's so important at Michigan Medicine. Hear from Diane Bohn and Stefanie Gibson, and then participate in the weekly trivia contest for the chance to bring home a prize. Check out the latest episode today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quality Month is just around the corner! On this week's episode of The Wrap, join Rajesh Mangrulkar, M.D., director, and Vani Patterson, M.P.H., administrative director for the Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education (IPE), as they delve into the vital connection between their work and the pillars of quality and safety at Michigan Medicine. Mangrulkar is set to give this year's Quality Month keynote address at the in-person symposium on Oct. 22, held at NCRC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently, Headlines readers learned all about the Breastfeeding and Lactation Program, which has expanded to improve the care provided to patients across U-M Health. Today, The Wrap employee podcast is getting in on the act. The podcast's latest episode includes a conversation with two of the program's leaders who discuss why it's so important and what they are most looking forward to in the months and years ahead. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Adolescent Health Initiative (AHI), a program of Community Health Services at U-M Health, works to transform care and optimize adolescent health and well-being through practice improvement, education, research, and youth and community engagement. The team's work spans much more than local communities, as they partner with primary care clinicians, school-based health programs, and youth-serving organizations across 44 states and even internationally. Learn more about AHI as The Wrap sat down with director Dana Thomas for an in-depth conversation that highlighted how important these efforts are. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The activity rooms throughout Mott, as well as the Jones Family Center, have been turned into campgrounds, including light-up firepits, stars projected across the “night sky” and fun camp activities this week. It's all part of Camp Little Victors, a virtual summer camp that has been brought inside the hospital for the first time – to the benefit of inpatients and their families. Learn more about this incredible program on the latest episode of The Wrap. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All week, the organization has been introducing its new Home Hub, One Michigan Medicine. Today, The Wrap employee podcast is joining the party, giving you the inside story about how the hub came to fruition, who helped develop the site and why it's going to make your work lives easier moving forward. There are also hacks and tips for you to use while navigating the site. Check out this important conversation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resource groups – run by the Office for Health Equity and Inclusion – are a mechanism for feedback to Michigan Medicine leadership on how to foster inclusion and collaboration. Groups touch on a number of different issues and topics, including disability and chronic conditions, spirituality, LGBTQIA+ and Black Voices. In the wake of Juneteenth, The Wrap employee podcast welcomed the two leads of the Black Voices Resource Group, Steve Vinson and LaTonya Berryhill. They reflected on the holiday and discussed what the group is working on and why its work is so vital at Michigan Medicine. Check out this important conversation today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Michigan Pioneer Fellows Program is redefining the trajectory of early career postdoctoral researchers, providing an exceptional blend of mentorship, professional growth and collaborative opportunities. The head of the program -- and one of its participants -- recently joined The Wrap to discuss why it's so important and beneficial for those who take part. Even if you have no interest in research, it's a fascinating conversation that gives insight into why Michigan Medicine is a world-class destination for research. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behold, a podcast about a podcast! Research is fundamental to U-M's mission to improve the world. On The Fundamentals podcast, you'll meet the people behind the research, learn more about their fields and the fundamental questions they are trying to answer – from how to relieve pain and stop the opioid epidemic, to how to use data to personalize health care – and discover why the U-M Medical School is such an amazing place for research. The hosts of The Fundamentals stopped by The Wrap to discuss their show and why you should give it a listen. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hitinder Gurm, M.D. is an interventional cardiologist, Michigan Medicine's chief medical officer, and the director of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Cardiovascular Consortium, an award-winning quality initiative. Gurm joined The Wrap to discuss all of his roles, why programs such as BMC2 are so important and much, much more. Check it out today -- and don't forget to enter the weekly trivia contest for the chance to win a prize! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In recent months, the Hospital Care at Home program has expanded, offering safe, effective, hospital-level care in a home environment to even more patients across a broader geographic region. How does the program work? And how exactly do patients get hospital-level care from the comfort of their home, where they are more likely to have ideal outcomes? Find out on the latest episode of The Wrap! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up to 15% of hospitalized patients report an allergy to penicillin. However, it is estimated that such reports are either inaccurate or not indicative of a true reaction in up to 90% of those patients. This week on The Wrap, you can learn about the Allergy Evaluation Service at Michigan Medicine and the incredible impact it has had on patients with penicillin allergy labels. Check out this informative conversation and be sure to enter the weekly trivia contest for the chance to win a prize! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to the CDC, Black birthing people are three times more likely to experience complications or death during pregnancy than white people. To call attention to these disparities, and to improve outcomes and patient care, Michigan Medicine celebrated Black Maternal Health Week from April 11-17. To close out the week, The Wrap brought in two ob/gyn experts to discuss disparities that they've experienced in their medical practice and personal lives. It's a fascinating conversation and one that should be shared across the organization. Be sure to check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April is Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month, and Michigan Medicine is placing a renewed emphasis on workplace safety and violence prevention with the formal introduction of the Safer Together program. Learn more about this important program and how it will keep our team members as safe as possible on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast! Of course, you'll also have a chance to win a great prize in the weekly trivia contest. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Office of Well-being (OWB) recently announced its formal rebranding in line with a sharpened focus and a renewed emphasis on well-being at the forefront. As such, The Wrap caught up with Elizabeth Harry, M.D., chief well-being officer, and Deb Weinstein, M.D., chief academic officer and executive vice dean for academic affairs. Check out this important conversation, which touched on burnout, challenges threatening well-being, along with the rebranding of the OWB itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that our Milk Room was the first 24/7 formula and breast milk preparation room in a pediatric hospital nationwide? Or that it serves at least 50-60% of the pediatric inpatient population on a daily basis? Learn more about this incredible resource for our patients on the latest episode of The Wrap! And be sure to take part in the weekly trivia contest to take home a fantastic prize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April is Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Month, a perfect time for the planned rollout of the new “Healing in Motion” mobility campaign and program across the Adult Hospitals. To help you prepare, The Wrap brought on two experts to discuss the campaign and why it's so important. Check out that conversation today -- and enter the weekly trivia contest for the chance to win a prize! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Believe it or not, there are a ton of similarities between finding success in the classroom, lab or clinic and finding success on the basketball court. That's the message shared by former U-M men's basketball coach John Beilein as he stopped by The Wrap to give his unique insight into leadership, culture and teamwork. Check out his wide-ranging and fascinating interview on a special episode of The Wrap! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is World Delirium Awareness Day! Each year, Delirium Awareness Day serves as a reminder to health care professionals about the significance of recognizing, preventing and managing delirium. Want to learn more about delirium and how it can be treated? Check out this fascinating episode of The Wrap, featuring Michigan Medicine providers and a patient who experienced delirium during a COVID-19 hospital stay. Take a listen today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many may know about the patient portal – the online destination that allows patients to connect for virtual care visits, exchange messages with their providers and access test results. But the portal is always changing – and improving, allowing for a better patient experience and enhancing the workflow for clinicians. Check out the latest episode of The Wrap to learn more about these important changes and how they will make your work life, and the life of our patients, even better! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Quality Department offers a popular class titled “Create Trust by Asking Questions: The Art of Humble Inquiry.” The course teaches participants the skills needed to foster quality and safety by mastering the art of asking insightful questions. Tune in to this week's episode for an important discussion about the course and the valuable lessons one staff member took away from it. Oh, and of course join the weekly trivia contest for the chance to bring home a great prize. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February is American Heart Month and to help celebrate, two of the organization's registered dietitian nutritionists joined The Wrap to discuss heart healthy diets, how you can create a better relationship with food and other steps you can take to improve your health. Check out this week's episode for their unique insight ... and of course participate in the weekly trivia contest to take home a great prize! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In mid-January, the Michigan Rollverines – the organization's youth wheelchair basketball program – traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana for its first competitive tournament since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was a success – as has been the entire program, which is run by the U-M Adaptive and Inclusive Sports Experience, or UMAISE. Now, the Rollverines are looking to expand and give even more kids the opportunity to experience competitive sports. Check out the latest episode of The Wrap to learn more about the program and how you can help it grow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wrap is back and better than ever! On its first episode of 2024, the podcast explored ways team members are protecting the environment, improving sustainability and lessening our carbon footprint. For example, starting next month, all single-use plastic water bottles will be removed from campus retail locations and replaced with aluminum cans or boxed water -- which will divert 113,000 plastic bottles from landfills. Learn more about this important project today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the 37th and final episode of 2023, we're taking a look back at some of the most interesting, informative and important interviews that The Wrap had to offer over the past 12 months. From a look at a new mobile mammography unit to insight into sustainability efforts at Michigan Medicine and a resource that can help you settle workplace concerns, there was something for everyone this year. Check out a look back at the Wrap's 2023 Year in Review and we'll see you in 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grief is one of the most human of all experiences and will touch us all at some point in our lives. During the holidays, grief may rise to the surface and be more noticeable as we witness loss in the health system and deal with losses in our personal lives. During this challenging time of the year, the team behind “Honoring Life and Loss: Grief Awareness for Faculty and Staff” joined The Wrap to offer insight, tools and resources to help you cope. Check out this important episode today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Michigan Medicine, our safety promise states that, “Safety is our most important priority.” To honor this commitment, it is important to create and maintain environments where employees feel empowered to speak up with safety concerns without fear of retaliation. This week on The Wrap, we hear from a team member who was recognized for living out that promise and find out what the organization is doing to foster a “speak up” culture. Of course, there's always a chance to win a prize in the weekly trivia contest. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Empower U, an initiative of Community Health Services' Program for Multicultural Health, has launched the C.A.R.E.S. model — a strategic approach designed to help area youth foster Career Awareness, Readiness and Exploration for Success. Learn more about these important programs that are helping community members get ahead on the latest episode of The Wrap. And be sure to enter the trivia contest for a chance to win a great prize! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Diabetes Awareness Month! How much do you know about this common disease? Or about the Caswell Diabetes Institute, one of the preeminent centers in the U.S. that focuses on studying the disease and its care? Learn about all of that and more on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast. And be sure to enter the weekly trivia contest for the chance to win a great prize! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the priorities at U-M Health is to identify a health disparity within the organization and work to overcome it. Research showed that there is approximately a 14% disparity in getting the flu vaccine between pediatric patients who identify as Black and those who identify as white. So a devoted team set out to address that discrepancy. Check out the latest episode of The Wrap to hear from three members of that team, who discussed the new initiative, why it's so important and what you can do in your roles to help it succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wanted to volunteer at Michigan Medicine? Or are you interested in how you can get a volunteer to come and help in your area? The latest episode of The Wrap will let you know exactly how to go about it! You'll also hear from a volunteer to find out what drives her to give her time to patients in the organization. Be sure to check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the biggest barriers to employment and advancement in society is past history with the justice system. Because of that, Washtenaw County is set to host its 9th annual Expungement Fair, designed to help provide resources and tools to those who qualify for having their past criminal history expunged from the public record. Learn more about this upcoming fair, why expungement is safe and beneficial for the community and how you can better support these efforts on an insightful episode of The Wrap. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Substance use disorder affects everyone -- not just those who have it, but their friends and family as well. What are the most effective treatments for substance use disorder? What are some of the common things that can hinder one's recovery? And what are ways that friends and family can help someone trying to recover? Find all that and more from experts at Michigan Medicine on the latest episode of The Wrap podcast. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Michigan Medicine, all of us can help prevent suicide or help those in crisis. We can do that through our daily work in clinics or through the promotion of the 988 crisis line.What is the crisis line? It's a number available 24/7 that provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Learn even more about 988 and how you can become its biggest advocate on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast. Check it out today!Want to see the presentation by Dr. Pinals? Take a look at a YouTube version of this podcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWqh7pyO70Y. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the biggest challenges providers face is helping patients manage their pain. According to Paul Hilliard, M.D., clinical associate professor of pain medicine, “Pain is a sensory and emotional experience.” That means it goes beyond what somebody is feeling physically. So how are providers at Michigan Medicine helping patients improve their pain management? And what new techniques are being used that are helpful and beneficial to patients without becoming addictive or damaging to long-term health? Find out from Hillard and another pain expert, Tricia Keefer, M.D., on the latest episode of The Wrap. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Sepsis Awareness Month! What do you know about sepsis? Did you know that it's the most common cause of death at Michigan Medicine? And do you know what signs to look for or how to treat it? Learn about all of that, and more, from team members who are championing sepsis care (and one who survived two cases of sepsis himself). They appeared on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Nursing Professional Development Week. In celebration, The Wrap is honoring those who do the vital work of helping to educate and support our nursing teams. Three of those colleagues, Kristi Altemann, Tamara Myers and Austin Sylver, recently joined the podcast to discuss their work and what drew them to nurse education. Check out that conversation, and take part in the weekly trivia contest for a chance to bring him a great prize! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding our views and attitudes toward our own aging and able-bodied selves as well as others, is imperative to providing good health care. Ashton Applewhite, an internationally recognized expert on ageism, recently joined The Wrap for a fascinating discussion about this important topic prior to her featured presentation during the 2023 Senior Living Week Expo. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, Headlines debuted a new series, The People of Michigan Medicine, which gives insight into one of your colleagues and their journey to the health care industry. The first installment featured Lizelle Salazar from the Eisenberg Family Depression Center. She recently joined The Wrap to talk about why she joined the Depression Center and her recent revisiting of her Filipino heritage. Check out the fascinating interview today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.