Health and Well-being
New & Exciting Research at the Michigan ADRC
Please join the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center on Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to hear more about the new research taking place at our center. This quarterly event, “New and Exciting Research at the Michigan ADRC” features presentations from three of our study teams. They'll share more about the study, what is required to participate, and answer questions. This event's research studies include the Study to Uncover Pathways to Exceptional Resilience in Aging (SuperAging Research Initiative), Wealth Accumulations & Later-Life Losses in Early Cognitive Transitions (WALLET Study), and Stimulation of Cingulo-opercular Alertness Network Study (SCAN Study).…
DEI @ Work Book Discussion: Adam Grant’s Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success
What makes a successful person? According to Wharton organizational psychologist Adam Grant, it may not be what you think. This groundbreaking book explores the concept that success is increasingly dependent on how we interact with others. At work, most people operate as either takers, matchers or givers. Whereas takers strive to get as much as possible from others and matchers aim to trade evenly, givers are the rare breed of people who contribute to others without expecting anything in return. And although some givers get exploited and burn out, the rest achieve extraordinary results across a wide range of industries. Join…
Inaugural Susan Moore, M.D., Memorial Lecture
Infectious disease and public health expert Natasha Bagdasarian, M.D., will deliver the inaugural Susan Moore, M.D., Memorial Lecture on Tuesday, November 15. The event will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Medical Science Building I, Room M3330, and streamed online. Bagdasarian is the chief medical executive for the State of Michigan. Her talk, "Recognizing and addressing health inequities: Building upon the lessons learned during COVID-19," will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The Susan Moore, M.D., Memorial Lecture, sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical School Department of Anesthesiology, aims to honor Moore’s memory by addressing issues related to health…
Coping with Loss at the Holidays
The holidays are a wondrous time … and are also fraught with numerous challenges if navigating grief and loss. Sponsored by the Grief Awareness for Faculty and Staff initiative and the Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience, we invite all members of the Michigan Medicine community to join us for an interactive conversation about coping with loss at the holidays. We hope to provide a space for faculty and staff to share experiences, learn about grief, and develop new rituals and coping strategies to handle this season with more grace and compassion. Please join us on Wednesday, November 9 from…
October Lunch & Learn | Dr. Rita Fields: A Testament to Resilience & Possibility
Among the many roles she currently holds, UM-Flint School of Management Rita Fields, Ph.D., is the dual CEO of both 313 Industries, Inc., and Copper Phoenix Consulting, LLC; Lighthouse Michigan's chief talent & strategy officer; and a board member of several high-profile Metro Detroit nonprofits. Remarkable even if you didn't know she was once a 17-year-old homeless and pregnant high school dropout. This powerful presentation is open to all. Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the session. Open to all, but please register here to attend. URL link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfu-p0fZI9ayB73qvCC7l9ouls88XUG5WY1P2npWy_Ry1x6rA/viewform
Mindfulness Mondays: Mindfulness of Thoughts
Mindfulness techniques can help us connect to a place of inner calm and peace. In each session of this series, a different mindfulness topic will be introduced with an opportunity for practice and Q&A. Topics will include mindfulness of the body, mindfulness of self-compassion, mindfulness of feelings, and mindfulness of thoughts. The sessions will be led by David Fessell, M.D. David is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher who has been meditating for several years. This is a 4-week series, 30 minutes per session, and is appropriate for beginners or those with experience. Attendees are welcome to attend all sessions or whatever works for…
Mindfulness Mondays: Mindfulness of Feelings
Mindfulness techniques can help us connect to a place of inner calm and peace. In each session of this series, a different mindfulness topic will be introduced with an opportunity for practice and Q&A. Topics will include mindfulness of the body, mindfulness of self-compassion, mindfulness of feelings, and mindfulness of thoughts. The sessions will be led by David Fessell, M.D. David is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher who has been meditating for several years. This is a 4-week series, 30 minutes per session, and is appropriate for beginners or those with experience. Attendees are welcome to attend all sessions or whatever works for…
Mindfulness Mondays: Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Mindfulness techniques can help us connect to a place of inner calm and peace. In each session of this series, a different mindfulness topic will be introduced with an opportunity for practice and Q&A. Topics will include mindfulness of the body, mindfulness of self-compassion, mindfulness of feelings, and mindfulness of thoughts. The sessions will be led by David Fessell, M.D. David is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher who has been meditating for several years. This is a 4-week series, 30 minutes per session, and is appropriate for beginners or those with experience. Attendees are welcome to attend all sessions or whatever works for…
Mindfulness Mondays: Mindfulness of the Body
Mindfulness techniques can help us connect to a place of inner calm and peace. In each session of this series, a different mindfulness topic will be introduced with an opportunity for practice and Q&A. Topics will include mindfulness of the body, mindfulness of self-compassion, mindfulness of feelings, and mindfulness of thoughts. The sessions will be led by David Fessell, M.D. David is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher who has been meditating for several years. This is a 4-week series, 30 minutes per session, and is appropriate for beginners or those with experience. Attendees are welcome to attend all sessions or whatever works for…