The Wrap by Michigan Medicine Headlines

Michigan Medicine Security – along with the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) – is committed to keeping you, your colleagues, learners patients and visitors safe. They do so through a commitment to trust, training and technology. Recently, Brian Uridge, director of Michigan Medicine Security, joined The Wrap to discuss his team’s strategy and why each element is so important in the wake of recent tragedies around the country. Check out this important conversation today.

How much do you know about eating disorders and who they affect? In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, The Wrap employee podcast takes a look at this important topic — and tackles some of the stigma and misperceptions around eating disorders. Two experts from the Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program joined the show to provide insight and tips about managing eating disorders. Check it out today!

The Adolescent Champion Teen Advisory Council (TAC TAC) is a diverse group of youth ages 15-22 in the Washtenaw County area who serve as an advisory council to Michigan Medicine’s Adolescent Health Initiative. Recently, several members of the council sat down with The Wrap to discuss their important work and how it feels to make an impact on the care provided at Michigan Medicine and beyond. Check it out today!

The Michigan Medicine patient portal recently celebrated its 10th anniversary! This week’s episode of The Wrap employee podcast gives listeners an inside look at the team behind the portal and the features and tools it provides to faculty, staff and patients. Of course, there's also the trivia contest where you can win a prize! Check it out today.

Last week, Michigan Medicine was recognized for being a “Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign. Learn more about this honor — and the steps Michigan Medicine has been taking to improve care for this community — on the latest episode of The Wrap podcast. Listeners will also find tips to enhance their interactions working with LGBTQ+ patients and get a preview of Patient Experience Week. Check it out today!

Let's get innovative! Do you have an idea for a clinical project that could directly impact patient care? If so, you may qualify for funding from the Frankel Innovation Initiative, a $20 million fund supporting the research and development of life-saving therapies and innovative new technologies at Michigan Medicine. Learn more about this important program and hear about some of the research that has benefited from it on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast!