Michigan Medicine and three other medical centers receive $7 million for COVID-19 outpatient convalescent plasma therapy trial
A team co-led by Michigan Medicine researchers has received funding to study the role of convalescent plasma in mitigating symptoms of COVID-19 in patients with mild illness and preventing the progression of the disease from mild to severe.
Patients in two new Michigan Medicine programs can avoid days in hospital while getting advanced care
Two new programs that harness advanced technology and the expertise of Michigan Medicine’s care teams could help patients avoid or shorten a hospital stay, while still getting the care they need.
Doctors in the house: History of medical interns and residents at U-M hospitals
A history of medical internship and residency at the University of Michigan, from 1874 to today. Part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of U-M's academic medical center.
Michigan Medicine’s clinical operations expect negative financial performance for fiscal year 2020
Costs from the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically affected financial results for Michigan Medicine’s clinical operations, resulting in a forecasted $3 million operating loss, after government assistance, on $4.7 billion in revenue for the fiscal year that ends June 30.
U-M House Officers Association, Michigan Medicine ratify contract
The University of Michigan House Officers Association (HOA) ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement today with Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan.
Statement on Michigan Medicine economic recovery plan
Michigan Medicine’s reduction in force will impact approximately 738 employees.
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital earns top rankings from U.S. News & World Report
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital was recognized among the best children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Michigan Medicine experts address grief, trauma during pandemic, national protests
Michigan Medicine experts will discuss grief, loss and trauma related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the current protests occurring nationwide over longstanding social inequality and racial injustice.
U-M launches effort to collect blood samples from COVID-19 survivors & patients for research
The key to defeating COVID-19 might be floating in the blood of people who have recovered from the disease. Now, they can get their revenge on the virus that made them sick, by donating a few teaspoons of their blood to U-M.
Providing Safe Cancer Care in the Time of COVID
How the Rogel Cancer Center is protecting patients while adapting to the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mott experts to address questions about COVID-19 and kids in live Q & A
While a small number of children appear to be getting sick from COVID-19, experts are still learning more about how the virus behaves in kids.
#FitForTheFrontLine challenge unites nation’s top medical centers to support frontline health care workers
Medical centers across the United States are joining forces to start a country-wide movement of physical activity to honor and support front-line health care workers at Michigan Medicine and other health care providers.
Looking back on another virus battle: U-M’s role in polio history
A look at historical milestones in U-M's involvement in the fight against the polio virus and its effects
Everyone vs. COVID-19: U-M scientists need public’s help to understand and fight coronavirus
U-M researchers have launched dozens of COVID-19 studies in the past six weeks, working at top speed to understand the new coronavirus, test ways of preventing or treating COVID-19, and measure the pandemic’s effects on people and society. Now, they need the public’s help.
Michigan Medicine announces economic recovery plan
Faced with projected financial losses of up to $230 million in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, which are expected to continue into fiscal year 2021, Michigan Medicine announced an economic recovery plan that strives to minimize impact on employees and ensures high standards of patient care.
Hail to the crafters & makers: U-M adds cloth masks & 3-D printed mask adjusters to list of COVID-19 response needs
As part of its COVID-19 donation drive, Michigan Medicine has started accepting hand-made cloth masks for staff working in non-patient care settings, and 3-D printed “mask adjuster” bands to prevent sore ears among clinical staff. The two new items join the list of other supplies and financial donations being collected to help Michigan Medicine teams and community partners. These include personal protective gear such as masks, gowns and gloves; meals for front-line staff, and non-perishable food and toiletries for Food Gatherers.
Michigan Medicine teams with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and 25 Michigan hospitals for unique COVID-19 data collection to help determine treatments and best care practices
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Medicine is teaming with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and 25 other Michigan hospitals to collect comprehensive clinical data on COVID-19 patients to be included in an extensive registry that will provide insight into best practices in treating patients with the virus.
Michigan Medicine releases number of employees tested positive for COVID-19
Information about COVID-19 testing, results and hospitalizations among Michigan Medicine's workforce
U-M asks for public’s help: Fight COVID-19 by supporting health care workers, researchers & people in need
Members of the community can help Michigan Medicine respond to COVID-19 in many ways.
U-M researchers launch a wide range of efforts to study and address coronavirus pandemic
A broad array of research at Michigan Medicine and many other areas of U-M is addressing the global COVID-19 pandemic and its effects.
Michigan Medicine projections show aggressive social distancing will dramatically reduce the peak number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Forecasting models from Michigan Medicine clinicians show aggressive social distancing could reduce the number of COVID-19 patients at U-M hospitals in early May by as much as 65 percent at peak.
U-M drive-up donation site will collect food for community members in addition to protective gear for health workers
An ongoing Michigan Medicine donation drive for COVID-19 protective gear will take on an added dimension to address food insecurity and other basic needs.
U-M asks community to donate gear to protect health care workers and patients from COVID-19
To help Michigan Medicine be ready to care for COVID-19 patients, community members and businesses are asked to donate certain items to protect staff and patients from infection.
Latest on COVID-19: Physician encourages continued social distancing, says most people don’t need hospital care for COVID-19
“The good news is that most people who contract COVID-19 don’t need hospital care. They can be cared for at home," says Dr. Marie Lozon.
Christopher K. Bichakjian, M.D., appointed chair of U-M Department of Dermatology
The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the appointment of Christopher K. Bichakjian, M.D., as chair of the Department of Dermatology, effective April 1, 2020.