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Last year, U-M Health President David Miller, M.D., introduced a framework for strategic priorities — commonly known as BASE + Strategic Growth and Partnerships. Miller is now looking to the future, introducing a three-year outlook for the organization’s priorities and initiatives. You can learn about those priorities, initiatives and focus areas on a special episode of The Wrap employee podcast. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month! That made it the perfect time to sit down with Jack Kufahl, Michigan Medicine's chief information security officer, who discusses why the organization is often a target of cyberattacks and steps you can take to keep yourself and your information as safe as possible. Check out this important conversation today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Health Care Food Service Workers Week! Thanks you to all the incredible team members who make our food services run smoothly for patients and their families. Learn more about these colleagues, including some things that you may not know about Patient Food and Nutrition Services, on the latest episode of The Wrap! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Believe it or not, October is almost here! And that means it's time for another Quality Month celebration at Michigan Medicine. This year's keynote speaker, Dr. Jo Shapiro, and director of the Office of Patient Safety, Nicole Templeton, recently joined The Wrap to preview the month and talk about why "Just Culture and Psychological Safety" is such an important theme. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you or someone you know interested in building (or changing) your career at Michigan Medicine? If so, an upcoming event is perfect for you! Learn about an upcoming career and hiring fair that will take place at the Big House on Oct. 1 and hear how the organization is addressing hiring challenges on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Integral team members work every single day to help Michigan Medicine nurses advance in their careers. In honor of Nursing Professional Development Week, hear from three members of the Professional Development and Education team, who collaborate with colleagues across the organization to enhance care. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here at Michigan Medicine, we are fortunate to have dedicated faculty, staff and learners committed to creating a welcoming environment where everyone can study, learn and serve others to the best of their abilities. The team behind the Caregiving Boost Initiative is one such group. They are focused on researching workplace stressors and addressing them in a step-by-step process. In the first of a monthly podcast series aimed at helping caregivers (ie. those with children, elderly family members and more), Helen Kang Morgan, M.D., stopped by The Wrap to discuss the initiative and give tips to those who are struggling in both their home and professional lives. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today marks the beginning of Sepsis Awareness Month. Even though it is a year-round priority at Michigan Medicine, reminders across the organization for the month of September will emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment to save lives. And this week's episode of The Wrap is the perfect way to learn more about sepsis. You will hear from two members of the team behind limiting its effects at Michigan Medicine, and find out how you can play a role in helping our patients. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The employee podcast was thinking "safety first" this week. That's because safety coach Debbie Kollar joined the conversation to discuss how she and others just like her are improving the culture at Michigan Medicine. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may have heard about Sophie’s Place at Mott, but have you heard about it? Like all the new features and programs that are now possible because there is a dedicated music studio for patients and music therapists? Meet one of those music therapists who gives you the inside scoop on the state-of-the-art facility on the latest episode of The Wrap! Check it out today!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday, Aug. 8, the organization will kick off a school supply drive to help children in the community. This week, Alfreda Rooks, director of Community Health Services, joined The Wrap to discuss the drive and a number of other initiatives that are sure to help improve health in the community surrounding Michigan Medicine. Check out this wide-ranging discussion today!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute provides leadership, coordination and resources to enhance diabetes-related clinical care, research and education at U-M. This important work is being spearheaded by faculty and staff who combine clinical research, informatics and care in ways that are transforming how those with diabetes are treated and live their lives. Check out a conversation with two CDI faculty members who discuss the latest advancements surrounding diabetes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mental health research is at a crossroads. Despite billions of dollars dedicated to depression and bipolar disorder research, rates of mental health across the U.S. have continued to soar for decades. The time to innovate is now. Two members of the Eisenberg Family Depression Center recently stopped by The Wrap to discuss a new funding competition that will push mental health research forward and help as many members of the community as possible. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, Headlines readers learned all about 12 East's honor of receiving the Beacon Award for Nursing Excellence. Now, members of the unit’s nursing team stop by The Wrap to talk more about the recognition, why it is so important and who played a role in helping the team earn the award. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clinical research coordinators (CRCs) are a critical underpinning to conducting high-quality clinical research, and their work contributes to the research stature of Michigan Medicine and advancing patient care. Learn more about these vital team members -- and a new career ladder that will help them lay down roots in Ann Arbor -- on the latest episode of the employee podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Through work with local community partner agencies, Program for Multicultural Health (PMCH) staff members found that the COVID-19 pandemic devastated local families and increased impact of social determinants of health. In an effort to support families’ increased needs, PMCH — which is part of Michigan Medicine’s Community Health Services (CHS) — partnered with SOS Community Services in Ypsilanti to launch a Baby Supply Drive. On the latest episode of the employee podcast, a PMCH team member, along with a staff member from SOS in Ypsilanti and an SOS program participant discussed the importance of the campaign and how it will impact community members moving forward. Check it out today!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How well do you sleep? Do you want easy tips that you can implement now that will help you sleep better tonight? And how would permanent Daylight Saving Time potentially affect your sleep here in Michigan? Find out all that and more on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast! Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, there's a bonus podcast of The Wrap! Recently, we talked to Kelly Milimore Patrick, a registered nurse within the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan Medicine. Through a family diagnosis, Patrick realized that her path as a nurse was leading to psychiatry. She talks about that diagnosis, how it inspired her to change directions and why she wants to give back to others going through similar circumstances. Check out this important conversation today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vital Voices Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey is here! On the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast, learn all about the survey, including what types of questions are on it, how you can take it and what changes the organization will make based on your responses. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this week you heard from registered dietitian nutritionists in Headlines, who explained what they love about their jobs at Michigan Medicine. But that story isn’t the only way to learn about the valuable role of RDNs when it comes to clinical care. Two members of the Nutrition Services team joined The Wrap employee podcast recently to describe their work and provide further insight in celebration of Nutrition Month. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this week, Headlines readers learned about the organization’s new program designed to prevent workplace violence. Recently, two members of the team behind the program joined The Wrap employee podcast to discuss the program and how it will impact everyone at U-M Health. With workplace violence a prevalent issue in health care settings, this episode is a must-listen! Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Heart Month, a time when everyone should be taking the time to learn about heart health and the risk factors associated with it. On the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast, Monica Colvin, M.D., M.S., FAHA, stopped by to discuss the most common types of heart disease, the factors that may lead to them and steps you can take to protect your health moving forward. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Addiction and the stigma surrounding is a topic that often goes unspoken in people’s personal and professional lives. But that needs to change in order for those dealing with the disease to get the help they need. Check out the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast for an emotional look at addiction stigma and for details of a special upcoming event — entitled “We Can Be Heroes” — which will be held at the Michigan Theater and is aimed at helping those in need.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, you were introduced to “The Spark,” an inspiring music video created by U-M students in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Those three students appeared on the employee podcast this week to describe how they got involved in the project, what went into writing the song, and how it’s been received by the U-M community. Of course, there was also the Lightning Round and weekly trivia contest. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Frankel Cardiovascular Center is once again hosting its Innovation Challenge, a Shark Tank-style event designed to help fund creative projects that will enhance cardiovascular care both at Michigan Medicine and beyond. Learn more about the challenge and its affiliated programs on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast! Of course, you can also win a prize as part of the weekly trivia contest. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Wrap, U-M Health President David Miller, M.D., M.P.H., shared important words of gratitude and hope as Michigan Medicine manages yet another surge of COVID-19. He specifically recognizes all of the faculty and staff who have helped the organization find success over the past two difficult and challenging years -- in patient care, education and research. As the employee podcast kicks off another year, check out what he had to say! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sleep, accessibility, Michigan Medicine's new Michigan Answers campaign and, of course, COVID-19. Those were just a few of the topics discussed across 34 episodes of The Wrap employee podcast this year. Take a listen to a few of the more memorable interviews on The Wrap's 2021 Year in Review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Heather Lewis is having a bad day, she will sometimes walk down to the Rogel Cancer Center and look at the pictures of her grandfathers and great-grandfather, all of whom attended the U-M Medical School. As Lewis prepares for retirement from her job as an architect within the organization, she joined The Wrap employee podcast to discuss her family's history at Michigan Medicine, which dates back more than 130 years. Check it out today -- and enter the weekly trivia contest for the chance to win a prize! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early next year, Michigan Medicine will be virtually visited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as the organization reapplies for Magnet designation. Find out more about this process — which, if successful, will lead to the highest honor in nursing — on the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast! Of course, you can also participate in the weekly trivia contest. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wrap employee podcast got into the spirit of Wellness Week with a special episode featuring Kelcey Stratton, Ph.D., program manager for resilience and well-being services at Michigan Medicine. She shares information on burnout, seasonal affective disorder, stress and more — and provides tips on how to help manage those mental health concerns. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for a new Outlook at Michigan Medicine! Over the next few weeks, nearly 50,000 Outlook accounts will be upgraded. Check out the latest episode of The Wrap employee podcast to learn about the new features and tools you'll soon have at your disposal. And while you're at it, take part in the weekly trivia contest! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michigan Medicine Director of Security Brian Uridge and lead police officer Theo Chalogianis joined The Wrap employee podcast to discuss new training exercises their teams have been carrying out in recent months. They also talked about the importance of making faculty and staff feel safe at work, no matter where their “office” may be. Check it out today!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Care at Home is the FY22 Initiative of the Year at U-M Health. But how does that fact impact your work life? And how can you support this important program? Find out on the latest episode of The Wrap! Of course, you can also enter to win a prize in the weekly trivia contest. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Quality Month, and this year's events will highlight the important work being performed across Michigan Medicine that align with the recently-announced "Build Our BASE" priorities. Check out the latest episode of The Wrap to learn details of some of the projects that are in the spotlight this month and to find out how you can attend any of the exciting Quality Month events! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much do you know about the important work pharmacy technicians do at Michigan Medicine? You can learn all about their job and why the organization is launching a new Pharmacy Tech Training Program in the months ahead. This would be a great episode to share with friends and family who may be interested in a career change! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much do you know about sepsis? Did you know it's the leading cause of death among patients in U.S. hospitals? Or that 1.7 million people develop sepsis every year? Find out those facts and more about sepsis on the latest episode of The Wrap! Of course, you can stay to check out the Lightning Round and take part in the weekly trivia contest! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flu season is almost here and to help you prepare, Tom Mann of Occupational Health Services stopped by to discuss the organization's flu vaccine policy and how you can get your shot prior to the Dec. 1 deadline. Check out what he had to say and take part in the weekly trivia contest by giving this week's episode a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, The Wrap took a deep dive into equity and inclusivity by discussing the importance of accessibility at Michigan Medicine. Christa Moran of Interpreter Services stopped by to chat about ongoing initiatives and ways that you can help make the organization more open and accessible to those with disabilities and those who do not speak English as their primary language. Of course, there was also the weekly trivia contest. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michigan Medicine has adopted the Flexible First Workforce and Workplace initiative as decisions are made regarding faculty and staff returning to the medical campus in the months ahead. Learn more about the initiative and what you can do to prepare for an eventual return to campus on the latest episode of The Wrap. Of course, you'll also find a trivia contest where you can win a great prize! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, The Wrap employee podcast returned from a two-week break! You can find out all about the Jack Billi Award for Inspiring Quality Improvement — including who can be nominated and how you can go about nominating a colleague — as the podcast was joined by the award’s namesake himself, among others. Of course, you can participate in the weekly trivia contest, as well. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congratulations to 8C at University Hospital, which recently received a PRISM Award for sustained excellence! Find out more about this prestigious honor, and all the hard work that went into achieving it, from clinical nurse specialist LaToya Freeman. Freeman stopped by The Wrap to discuss her unit's efforts, then stayed on to discuss who from history she would want to meet and what summer movie she is most looking forward to. On top of that, there was the weekly trivia contest, where a lucky listener can win a prize. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know what it's like to be a summer intern at Michigan Medicine? Find out straight from the source, as three interns join The Wrap employee podcast to share their experiences and reflect on why such opportunities are so important. This week's episode was also hosted by a special guest host -- who happens to be a former intern himself! Check it out today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has your team completed quality or continuous improvement work over the past year? If so, Michigan Medicine wants to celebrate you! Find out how as two members of the Quality Month planning committee joined The Wrap employee podcast to discuss this year's celebration and tell listeners how they can take part. Of course, there was everyone's favorite new segment, the Lightning Round, along with the weekly trivia contest. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much do you know about the organization's partnerships with Trinity Health? Learn more about them -- and why they're so important -- with Rafina Khateeb, M.D., who stopped by The Wrap to give insight into the working relationships Michigan Medicine experts have at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and Ann Arbor. On top of that, you'll have a chance to win a prize through the weekly trivia contest. Check it out today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.