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Today, take a listen to some of the most interesting and insightful interviews from the past 12 months on The Wrap! In 2024, the employee podcast put the spotlight on leaders (like Chief Medical Officer Hitinder Gurm, M.D.), innovations (like the new One Michigan Medicine Home Hub), those with unique insights (like former U-M basketball coach John Beilein) and even other podcasts (Well-being at Michigan Medicine). All the interviews provided insight into what the organization is doing to help you do your jobs better. Take a listen to highlights from the past year. Thank you for being a loyal listener and happy holidays!

Many factors can compromise the kidneys’ ability to perform the vital work of filtering blood. Decreased kidney function may be the result of common conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, inherited illnesses such as polycystic kidney disease, or even inflammatory conditions of the kidney. But did you know that nutrition and an improved diet can help those with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)? And that U-M Health has specialized renal dietitians to help patients? Meet one of those dietitians, Terrie Holewinski, on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast! Holewinski discussed what she loves about her job and gave listeners an inside look at a course she runs called “Kidney Essentials,” which provides patients with CKD information they need to live their lives well. 

Elizabeth Harry, M.D., is working to make well-being a priority at Michigan Medicine. It has been the chief well-being officer’s mission since arriving a year ago. Finding people where they are is an important piece of that, which is why Harry has begun a new podcast, Well-Being at Michigan Medicine. Learn about that new show, and why it's so important, on the latest episode of The Wrap!

All across Michigan Medicine, team members are caring for patients and carrying out groundbreaking research related to diabetes. Each November, which is designated as Diabetes Awareness Month, serves as the perfect time to thank these critical team members for all they do. It’s also a time to give you tips and insights that will allow you to take charge of your health to help prevent diabetes related problems. Check out this week's episode of The Wrap for inside information on all the research taking place at Michigan Medicine and why this work is so important!

Last month, the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) team officially opened its expanded Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Chelsea Hospital. That makes the team’s exceptional care even more accessible to patients recovering from medically complex conditions. What sort of services are offered at Chelsea? And what other important functions do PM&R colleagues do across U-M Health? Learn the answers to those questions and much more in a wide-ranging interview on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast. Check it out today!

As September comes to a close, The Wrap is celebrating Hunger Action Month by giving you the knowledge to help fight food insecurity in the community. Learn about food deserts, ongoing initiatives, volunteer opportunities and even ways you can get the assistance you may need in your daily life. Check out the latest episode of the employee podcast today!

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and there’s no better time to build awareness around the sobering reality of youth suicide, as well as to offer a hopeful glimpse into an ongoing initiative at Michigan Medicine that is working to reverse this worrying trend. That's why The Wrap is giving you an inside view of the Zero Suicide Initiative, a series of programs, resources and tools designed around the guiding principle that suicide can be prevented and that our health systems have an important role to play in improving outcomes. Check out this vital episode today -- it may just help you save a life.

It's Nursing Professional Development Week! In celebration, The Wrap welcomed two nurse educators, who shared insight into the work they do and why it's so important at Michigan Medicine. Hear from Diane Bohn and Stefanie Gibson, and then participate in the weekly trivia contest for the chance to bring home a prize. Check out the latest episode today!

Quality Month is just around the corner! On this week's episode of The Wrap, join Rajesh Mangrulkar, M.D., director, and Vani Patterson, M.P.H., administrative director for the Michigan Center for Interprofessional Education (IPE), as they delve into the vital connection between their work and the pillars of quality and safety at Michigan Medicine. Mangrulkar is set to give this year’s Quality Month keynote address at the in-person symposium on Oct. 22, held at NCRC.