The Wrap by Michigan Medicine Headlines

A liver transplant improves the length and quality of life for children with liver diseases, liver tumors, or metabolic conditions that will be improved or cured with liver transplantation. The Pediatric Liver Transplant Program at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is the first and largest program in the state. Since 1986, team members have performed more than 400 pediatric liver transplants. Learn more about this world-class program on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast. Check it out today!

At Michigan Medicine, every team member is committed to supporting you — those who provide or support world-class patient care, education and research. To make managing your health (and your family’s health) easier, U-M Health offers a robust network of pharmacy services designed for maximum convenience and integration. Learn more about the pharmacies and how they can help your patients or you live life to the fullest! 

During Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re surrounded by daunting statistics — millions living with diabetes, rising rates among young people, and the enormous cost to individuals and public health. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the numbers. But here at U-M, we’re committed to shifting the focus from the problem to the progress. On the latest episode of The Wrap, here from two members of the Caswell Diabetes Institute, who shared valuable information about the ongoing work surrounding research and care for those with diabetes!

Every day across Michigan Medicine, a team of eight bedside musicians plays daily for patients and families, often reaching 20 to 30 patients each day. The Bedside Music Program is an important part of the patient experience, bringing light, joy and calmness in an often stressful setting. Learn more about this important program -- and a special album recently recorded by bedside musicians -- on the latest episode of The Wrap. We promise, this episode will be music to your ears!

The Sharps Injury Prevention Program (SIPP) is a multidisciplinary team focused on building a strong safety culture prioritizing prevention of staff sharps injuries and splash exposures. The program promotes using safer devices and following best practices to reduce exposures and improve workplace safety. Learn more about this program, why it’s so important and what the future holds, on the latest episode of The Wrap! Check out this important conversation today. 

The Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience (OCWR) is working hard to support team members in multiple ways. Recently, its long-standing state-of-the-art peer-support program, COMPASS, received a refresh. COMPASS, which stands for Compassionate Peers and Stress Support, is a resource available to everyone at Michigan Medicine that launched in 2019. Learn more about the program, why it's so important and how it's changed to better support you on the latest episode of The Wrap! Check out this important episode today.