Award season at UMHS? Health System continues to receive recognition in many areas
Award season is a year-round event at the U-M Health System as our institution is continually recognized for outstanding work in a variety of disciplines and areas. Just last month, we…
Essential tremor and how deep brain stimulation restores quality of life
Elizabeth Scheffler’s essential tremor has been treated successfully with deep brain stimulation surgery.The tremor was bilateral (in both hands). I also had a head and voice tremor. It was most embarrassing…
Breathing easier after groundbreaking lung transplant
Nearly two months after receiving a new set of lungs, “I’m not sore!” is the first thing Kyle Clark, 25, of Imlay City likes to share about his near-miraculous lung transplant…
Remembering A. Alfred Taubman
The U-M Health System lost one of its biggest supporters with the passing of A. Alfred Taubman on Friday. Alfred Taubman (Taubman College ’48; LLD Hon ’91) of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., died of…
Gavin’s story: New life after epilepsy surgery
On Mother’s Day 2010, my son Gavin had his first seizure. That was just before his fourth birthday. Up until that point, Gavin was a healthy young boy. At the hospital…
Parkinson’s and Dance: New Partners
There’s a dance revolution going on—for people with Parkinson’s and their partners. And the U-M Turner Senior Wellness Program is right in step. Here is one caregiver’s story about how Turner’s…
U-M Health System volunteers recognized for community commitment
On Monday, April 13, UMHS volunteers celebrated and were recognized for their time and service given to support patients, families and others throughout the year. Karen Stern,…
U-M medical historian among three 2015 Guggenheim fellowship winners at U-M
Three University of Michigan professors, including a Medical School professor who specializes in the history of medicine, are among 175 winners of the Guggenheim Fellowships, which are awarded annually for distinguished achievement…
MLearning awards staff for excellence in education, teaching
Each year, MLearning and the UMHS Educator Advisory Committee award staff members for their excellence in education, teaching and fostering learning for the UMHS community. UMHS Adolescent…