The Wrap by Michigan Medicine Headlines

This week, as Workplace Violence Prevention Month kicks off, The Wrap welcomed Maria Bobo, D.N.P., Director of Nursing Professional Development & Education, and Sean Taylor, UMPD-Michigan Medicine Police Sergeant. The two are members of the training and education subcommittee who stopped by to talk about their work. In the conversation, the duo share:What staff should know about the workplace violence trainingsHow real-world scenarios are used to help staff feel more confidence handling situationsCommon warning signs to look forBest training options for biggest reward in the shortest timeAfter-incident supportDifferences in training for nurses and staffCheck out this important episode today -- it just may keep you safe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michigan Medicine marks five years of recognizing World Delirium Awareness Day with a special edition of The Wrap, celebrating how a single, focused initiative has grown into a powerful, systemwide movement transforming delirium awareness, prevention and patient care. In this episode, leaders from nursing, psychiatry, pediatrics and ambulatory care speak candidly about why delirium remains one of the most urgent and often underrecognized patient safety challenges, and how Michigan Medicine is working to change that reality. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Michigan Medicine team members are invited to celebrate Nurses Week at the 2026 Nursing at Michigan Poster Day on March 7! Poster Day is your chance to showcase outstanding projects and innovations with fellow nurses across U-M Health. Some of the team members behind Poster Day — and those who have submitted abstracts in the past — joined The Wrap employee podcast to discuss the event and why it’s so important. Take a listen today!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This October marks the 26th anniversary of Quality Month at Michigan Medicine. The milestone will be marked with an inspiring kick-off event you won’t want to miss, featuring Elizabeth Harry, M.D., the organization's chief well-being officer. Harry and Kevin DeHority, a continuous improvement advisor, recently joined The Wrap to preview her keynote speech and the importance of celebrating quality and safety work taking place across Michigan Medicine. Take a listen today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Nursing Professional Development Week, a great time to celebrate the nurse educators who move our organization forward each and every day. Learn more about what these vital team members do and why their work is essential when it comes to advancing health to serve Michigan and the world on the latest episode of The Wrap. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Cech is an American Sign Language interpreter at Michigan Medicine. In that role, he facilitates communication between patients, providers and team members across a vast network of clinical settings. But what you may not know about him is what he does outside the clinic ... participating in community theater, musicals and other performances. And it's that type of work that actually informs and improves how he carries out his work with patients. Learn how in a fascinating conversation on latest episode of The Wrap. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

175 years ago this fall, the first faculty, students and staff arrived at the first U-M Medical School building, one of the first buildings on the university's Diag. 100 years ago this month, the first patients arrived at the massive new University Hospital at the corner of Ann and Observatory Streets, long before it became known as "Old Main." During this double anniversary year for the organization, The Wrap podcast reflects on some of the highlights from our history, and its lessons for today. Check out this incredibly important conversation today!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Liver Transplant Program at Michigan Medicine has seen unprecedented success in recent years. Indeed, the team is leading the way when it comes to who is receiving transplants and ensuring successful outcomes for patients and donors. You can learn more about these incredible advancements, about transplantation in general and the unique aspects of the living donor program on the latest episode of The Wrap. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend, all Michigan Medicine team members and the surrounding community are invited to a special event at Washtenaw Community College designed to celebrate the disability community. To help preview the event -- and to dive deeper into the topic of disability and health care, the Wrap welcomed Michelle Meade, Ph.D., director of the Center for Disability Health and Wellness at Michigan Medicine.  “Too often, health care looks at disability as something to be cured,” said Meade. “But the disability community is a resilient, rich, diverse group of individuals. So we need to start by listening and learn what these individuals are concerned about, what their priorities are and what their unique challenges are.” Take a listen to Meade’s in-depth conversation – and cohost Daniel Ellman’s perspective as a manual wheelchair user – today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As rates of serious depression and anxiety rise among Michigan’s youth, a new mental health program at the U-M Health Ypsilanti Health Center aims to fill a critical gap — providing care that goes beyond traditional outpatient services without requiring full hospitalization. The Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program will be led by Christina Laitner, Ph.D., and Joanna Quigley, M.D., who recently joined The Wrap to talk about the new services and why they are so important. Check out their fascinating discussion today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Community Health Services will host the 20th annual Big Hearts for Seniors fundraising event on Thursday, June 5. The milestone event will benefit six community programs within U-M Health: Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels, Housing Bureau for Seniors, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Silver Club Memory Programs, Turner African American Services Council and Turner Senior Wellness Program. Learn about these programs, and the exciting event that makes their work possible, on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nurses Week 2025 is right around the corner! To get you ready, members of the organization's leadership team and other vital team members joined The Wrap to discuss Nursing Poster Day and the incredible work our nurses are doing every day. Check out this important conversation today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.