One week until Thanksgiving! Before we get started, enjoy the plethora of stories that have arrived in your inbox from this week’s headlines.
We looked back on this year’s Gifts of Art Employee Art Exhibition. Over 70 of his works by nearly 50 different artists were exhibited. Readers also learned how they can recognize when their colleagues are doing great work. Community Health Services shared how they are helping those facing homelessness and hunger in Washtenaw County. The team behind a new consulting service revealed how it’s improving care at Michigan Medicine.
In case you missed it, here’s this week’s review.
Escape Artist: Best in Show Winner Finds Gifts of Art Employee Art Exhibition Unique and Inspiring
Stephen Scaglione has been interested in art all his life. However, it was only recently that he began experimenting with linoleum prints. This new hobby has recently paid off greatly. This pediatric resident presented his Best in Show work, “Five Liters (A Tough Problem)” at the Gifts of Art Employee Art Exhibition. Check out Scaglione’s story to see the rest of this year’s winners!
Celebrate with your colleagues and how they inspire you
Since its debut in 2020, approximately 69,000 Making a Difference awards have been submitted to Michigan Medicine’s awards platform. In addition to these awards, you can send your colleague his e-card to celebrate a career milestone. Learn about this important tool and how to take advantage of it!
New Counseling Service to Help Reduce Stigma and Discrimination at UM Health
Five case managers assist the staff of Healthcare Equity Consult Service. This is the first service of its kind to support patients and families who feel their care is affected by stigma and discrimination. Recently, Headlines sat down with these team members to discuss their roles, what they’ve seen so far, and how faculty can improve inequities in health care and access to care. See what they had to say.
Addressing a ‘Unique Challenge’: How Community Health Services Can Help Prevent Homelessness and Hunger
Nationwide Hunger and Homeless Week is coming to an end. Headlines took the opportunity to feature three programs that are part of Community Health Services.: Senior Housing Authority, Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels, Community Alliance for Health Schools. All three aim to help people experiencing hunger and homelessness.
The Deadline Is Approaching: Get Your Annual Flu Vaccine By December 1st
Remember, all Michigan Medicine faculty, staff, learners, and volunteers must comply with the organization’s flu vaccination policy by December 1st. Click here for policy details and where you can get your flu shot in the coming weeks.
The Wrap Celebrates World Diabetes Day
Earlier this week it was World Diabetes Day, and it was a great time to recognize the teachers, staff and learners who are working hard to improve the lives of those living with the disease.
And in our Wrap employee podcast, we took a deep dive into the team behind the Caswell Diabetes Institute and learned more about the innovative work they do every day.
Check out the show on YouTube videos at the top of the page or in the media player below.
