Culture/Wellness
Washtenaw County Medication Take Back Events
When your medicines are no longer needed, they should be disposed of promptly. Consumers and caregivers should remove expired, unwanted, or unused medications from their home to help reduce the chance that others accidentally take or intentionally misuse the unused medicine. Proper disposal also helps to keep medications out of our water supply. Clean out your medicine cabinet and bring your old medications to this free event! List of Washtenaw County events Facebook Event Page
Washtenaw County Medication Take Back Events
When your medicines are no longer needed, they should be disposed of promptly. Consumers and caregivers should remove expired, unwanted, or unused medications from their home to help reduce the chance that others accidentally take or intentionally misuse the unused medicine. Proper disposal also helps to keep medications out of our water supply. Clean out your medicine cabinet and bring your old medications to this free event!
Focus on Women: Breast Cancer Awareness
The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., cordially invite you to join us on Saturday, October 26, 2019 for our Focus on Women event with a breast cancer awareness theme. This is a free event and all women of all ages are welcome. The program starts with hot breakfast at 8:30, followed by presentations and finishing with raffle prizes. Program and registration details are below and the flyer is attached. We hope you will join us! Kindly help us spread the word and let us know if you would like flyers for distribution. Focus…
FREE Autumn Parkinson’s Movement & Dance Class
Join us for this six week class exploring music and movement in enjoyable, creative, and stimulating ways. Modeled after the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group’s Dance for PD® program. Appropriate for all levels of PD and no dance experience required. Care partners welcome! For Fall 2019, there are 6 classes per session Wednesdays, Oct 16-Nov 20, 3-4 pm. There is no fee for this class. Call (734) 998-9353 for more info or to register. Made possible by generous funding from Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, and sponsored in part by Turner Senior Resource Center, Michigan Medicine,…
Break Free From Pelvic Floor Disorders: Web Chat
Join our nationally recognized urogynecology and urology experts for an online Q&A session. Our board-certified physicians will answer questions about basic bladder and pelvic health as well as common problems and treatment options. Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to take action and improve your pelvic health. Visit uofmhealth.org/onlinechats for more information.
Healthcare-induced trauma: when past experiences impact current care
Come join us for this month's Schwartz Center Rounds for Compassionate Care, entitled "Healthcare-induced trauma: when past experiences impact current care." Panelists will discuss personal experiences, followed by a lively discussion. This session is eligible for CME, Nurse CE, and Social Work CEU. Lunch is available.
Mailani – Hawaiian Story telling and music
Halau 'O Ku'ukamali'i Kuikanani in Novi Michigan presents award winning Mailani for a night of Hawaiian storytelling music and dance. A cultural experience straight from Hawai'i. This is a rare opportunity to embrace a culture filled with aloha. I am a PA at NHC who has been Polynesian Dancing for 5 years. My interest is in Hula Kihiko. I would love the sociology student and cultural students to come and experience this wonderful event. Mary Huyck PA-C
From the Other Side of the Stethoscope: Improving Patient Experience through Cultural Humility and Communication [Patient Experience Learning Forum]
Join us for an engaging presentation and panel about the importance of practicing cultural humility to provide optimal care and experience for our increasingly diverse patient population. For more information, visit the Office of Patient Experience Website. Featured Speaker: Oluwaferanmi O. Okanlami, M.D., M.S., Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Featured Panelists: Subha Hanif, BS, Patient/Family Advisor Elissa Patterson, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor Rita Galin, M.D., CMI, Supervisor and Russian Interpreter, Interpreter Services LaKita Pogue, Administrative Manager, Logistics and Support Services CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AVAILABLE: PHYSICIANS, SOCIAL WORK, NURSING The University of Michigan Medical School is…
Schwartz Rounds: “Managing Expectations: What Outside Examples Tell Patients About Medical Outcomes”
Come join us for this month's Schwartz Center Rounds for Compassionate Care, entitled "Managing Expectations: What Outside Examples Tell Patients About Medical Outcomes." Panelists will discuss personal experiences, followed by a lively discussion. This session is eligible for CME, Nurse CE, and Social Work CEU. Lunch is available.