COVID-19
Mission in motion: Clinical support line advances care for COVID-19 patients across Michigan
Last summer, predictive models began to indicate that the combination of influenza and a potential COVID-19 winter resurgence would pose a dual threat for exceeding ICU capacity across the state. In a proactive move, leaders from University Hospital and the Frankel Cardiovascular Center assembled a task force and engaged stakeholders in developing strategies to improve clinical care for critically-ill COVID-19 patients throughout Michigan. Click through for details of their important work!
Read moreUpdate: COVID-19 vaccinations at Michigan Medicine
Earlier this week, Michigan Medicine received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations. It was an historic moment — but it was just the beginning of a lengthy process as the organization works to vaccinate all faculty, staff and students who want to be vaccinated. Employees have asked a number of questions regarding what comes next. Click through for the most commonly asked questions and the answers, as best the organization can answer them at this time.
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COVID-19 vaccinations: What you need to know
Earlier today, Michigan Medicine received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines. As the organization prepares to vaccinate faculty, staff and learners, a team of experts has been working tirelessly to plan out a safe and orderly vaccination process. Click through for a Q&A with one of those experts, Sandro K. Cinti, M.D., an infectious disease specialist.
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