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For more than a decade, people with bipolar disorder have volunteered to help our researchers learn more about this complex #mentalhealth condition. That dedication, fueled by the generosity of donors to the Heinz Prechter Bipolar Research Program, just yielded some important findings about how alcohol and bipolar interact: https://michmed.org/Andxk Want to learn more about the Prechter Program and the Detroit automotive pioneer whose tragic death led to its founding? Visit https://lnkd.in/exmEtGEK

Having years of high systolic blood pressure — the top number on the blood pressure reading and how hard the heart pumps blood to the arteries — during adulthood is linked with a greater risk for the two most common types of stroke, a study finds:

Trauma. Transplants. Difficult births. Sickle cell crises. Cancer. These urgent medical needs don't take a summer vacation - but the supply of blood that we need to treat all of them often dips in the summer. If you're able, schedule a time to donate blood near you soon. If you'll be on or near the U-M campus in the next week, we have lots of spots at drives happening here! Find a place and time to give near you: https://lnkd.in/djVuV_X If you're not sure if you can donate, or you've never done it before, there's lots of great information on this site too. Donation eligibility requirements have changed in recent years, so if you were turned away before, please try again! Thank you.

Join the Eisenberg Family Depression Center at the University of Michigan on August 7 for the fifth annual Workplace Mental Health Conference. This half-day virtual event will showcase evidence-based and innovative practices to support mental well-being in the workplace. Session topics include the whole-person workplace, caregiving, collective trauma, and strategies to support both local and global workforces. Gain valuable insights to stay ahead of industry trends and inspire sustainable, human-centered strategies that benefit the health of your organization and employees. CEs and SHRM PDCs are available. Save your spot! Register today at depressioncenter.org/wmhc #WorkplaceMentalHealth #WorkplaceWellness #umichWMHC

Swimming-related activities could increase the risk of developing a UTI. Our Virtual Urgent Care Visits are available for UTI symptoms and other common medical needs. Available seven days a week, with evening and weekend hours. Learn more at michmed.org/XBYnn

Because of worldwide computer outages, at University of Michigan Health we have experienced technical issues in some areas, and there may be delays in trying to connect with our services. However, our operations are continuing, and we are not canceling procedures or appointments at this time. All of our resources are currently dedicated to restoring full functionality as quickly as possible. Patients can still use the MyUofMHealth patient portal for non-urgent messaging with care teams, as well as some appointment scheduling and rescheduling. *UPDATE* 1:35PM: Patients who use our specialty pharmacy for prescriptions that are delivered to their home may experience delays, as we use a third-party delivery service (UPS) which may be affected by the nationwide technology disrputions.  For questions about your prescription's delivery status, please contact our specialty pharmacy: https://lnkd.in/gMfgkpVg

University of Michigan Health and MSU Health Care are entering into a joint operating agreement to provide neurosurgery and neurology care to the people of mid-Michigan, marking an unprecedented collaboration between the state’s two leading academic institutions. The two organizations announced the creation of the Neuro Care Network, a joint operating agreement that will include practitioners from both institutions to care for patients with neurological conditions. The agreement will enhance neurosurgery and neurology treatment for patients in mid-Michigan and provide a new level of care, convenience and innovation while keeping service close to home. Michigan Medicine MSU Health Care

New research provides some much-needed good news for people waiting for mental health care anywhere in the U.S., during our current national shortage of providers and surge of need for care. Our researchers find that depression and anxiety scores dropped when patients waiting for their first appointment used a mental health support app and an activity tracker during the wait. Learn more about the findings: https://michmed.org/nDPww Eisenberg Family Depression Center at the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation

Interested in a career in health care administration? Applications for the Frankel Cardiovascular Center Stefanie L. Peters Administrative Fellowship are now open. The two-year program offers hospital and administrative training, consisting of leadership development and learning opportunities at our academic medical center. First information session is on 7/25 – scan the QR code to sign up!

University of Michigan Health ranks among the nation’s best hospitals in more specialties than any other Michigan hospital, according to U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings for 2024-2025. Read more: https://michmed.org/JYwMV