Updates & Resources
Gifts of Art: Call for exhibits 2016-2017
Gifts of Art is currently accepting proposals for our 2016-2017 exhibit year! As one of the first and most comprehensive arts in healthcare programs nationwide, Gifts of Art brings the world of art & music to the University of Michigan Health System. Our nine galleries display over 35 exhibits a year. They include 2-D and 3-D spaces that are viewed by approximately 10,000 people a day. Our galleries are some of the most widely visited indoor, non-museum exhibit spaces in the state. Submission deadline: May 1, 2016 (no submission fee).http://www.med.umich.edu/goa/submissions.htm Questions? Call 734.936.ARTS (2787) or email GiftsofArt@umich.edu.Watch a short video…
Cancer Research Committee Idea & Research Grants
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER - CANCER RESEARCH COMMITTEENotice of Availability of Funds*Special RFA* Request for Applications Addressing Melanoma ResearchMelanoma Research Grant, Allen H. Blondy Research Fellowship for MelanomaCutaneous Oncology Program is pleased to announce the availability of funds to support two research proposals aimed at advancing basic, translational, or clinical research on melanoma. Priority will be given to projects deemed likely to be competitive for major NIH support in the future, but all applicants with compelling projects are encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants include faculty in either the Instructional or Clinical Tracks, or the Research Track at the…
Sign up for metabolic fitness program
Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that increase the risk for coronary artery disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The two most important risk factors for metabolic syndrome are extra weight around the middle of the body (central obesity, or "apple-shaped"), and insulin resistance, where the body cannot use insulin effectively. The goal of treatment is to reduce the risk of diseases with nutrition and exercise in the supportive environment of a structured program with peers. We provide coaching strategies so that each individual participant can be successful in making positive changes in their lives that work for them.The…
NEW! Yoga for Older Adults
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department is proud to introduce our new Yoga for Older Adults! The mat yoga class is a slow to moderate paced Hatha yoga practice, which will move through poses to strengthen and lengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve balance. Participants MUST be able to move from a standing position to seated and laying position on a mat. The chair yoga class is a slow paced gentle stretching made accessible to everyone! You will work on joint mobility, balance, and strengthening the muscles. Class will be performed either seated in a chair or standing using the…
Last Call for Early Bird Registration
The UMHS Adolescent Health Initiative's 2016 Conference on Adolescent Health, led by Maggie A. Riley, MD, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, will be held April 18-19, 2016. Registration is open and early bird discount ends Friday, March 18. The conference will be held at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest. To view the complete schedule and to register for the event, please visit the conference website. The annual conference, now in its third year, will include skill-building workshops aimed to improve clinical practices, breakout sessions focused on cutting-edge topics, plenary remarks, and a poster-viewing session. This is a multidisciplinary conference with…
Yoga: Strength and harmony in body and mind
Aside from yoga’s physical benefits, one of the best benefits is how it helps manage stress, which can have harmful effects on the body and mind. Stress can show itself in many ways, including back or neck pain, sleeping problems, headaches, and an inability to concentrate. Yoga can be very effective in developing coping skills and reaching a more positive outlook on life. Classes are held in Cardiovascular Medicine at Domino's Farms medically-supervised Fitness Center, Mon & Wed 7:00 am & Tue & Thu 2:30 pm. For more information call Kari Smith: 734-998-5670. Physician referral is no longer required. Website:…
Reminder: How to submit an item to Headlines
Now that the new Headlines is up and running, this is a great opportunity to remind you how to submit an item for publication, as well as go over some new guidelines. Goal of new Headlines: The goal of the new site is to provide important and timely information relevant to the majority of our employees. In order to manage the volume of content on Headlines, we will focus on broad system-wide messages, not localized content only applicable to select audiences. Submitted items that are not broadly relevant and newsworthy and/or items submitted incorrectly (e.g., uploading an event as a news…
8-week exercise class offered for seniors
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation offers “Functional Fitness for Older Adults,” an eight-week exercise program specifically for those 62 years and older. The goal of the class is to provide proven exercise interventions to help older adults combat the physical effects of aging such as muscle loss, weight gain, compromised balance and reaction time, worsened posture, flexibility and increased frailty. Maybe you have a parent who is struggling with mobility issues related to de-conditioning? This class might be best for them. Participants are introduced to various strength and cardiovascular equipment in addition to beneficial posture, balance and stretching…
Nurse Recruiting Fair: Land your dream job and launch your career
Looking to enter or expand your career in nursing? The UMHS spring Nurse Recruiting Fair is coming up on March 20th, a chance to meet with hiring managers from many hospital…