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The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved construction of the new Nathan and Catherine Forbes Sports Medi...
10/15/2026

The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved construction of the new Nathan and Catherine Forbes Sports Medicine Institute in Ann Arbor.

“The Forbes Sports Medicine Institute will bring together the expertise patients need from injury through recovery and return to activity. Together with our statewide network, we aim to make Michigan a leader in sports medicine for athletes and active individuals at every level.” —Asheesh Bedi, M.D., Executive Director and Chief of Sports Medicine at Michigan Medicine.

Made possible by a generous gift from Nathan and Catherine Forbes, the 100,000-square-foot facility will bring surgery, rehabilitation, imaging and athletic performance together under one roof, serving as the hub of U-M Health’s growing statewide sports medicine network.

Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2028.

Learn more: michmed.org/kNXqw

If you have Medicare, it's time to start thinking about what kind of coverage you want for 2027!The options can be dizzy...
10/15/2026

If you have Medicare, it's time to start thinking about what kind of coverage you want for 2027!

The options can be dizzying. Traditional coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan? If you go with Medicare Advantage, which plan? If you go with traditional, which Part D plan do you choose for your prescription drug coverage, and do you want to add a Medigap plan?

We polled people after last year's Open Enrollment, to ask what was most important to them as they made their decisions.

We asked how long they took to choose coverage, what websites and people they turned to for information, and how much they knew about how decisions in Washington, D.C. were affecting their coverage.

The answers might surprise you.

Before you start locking in your coverage for 2027, take a minute to read what we found, and what our Medicare researchers say it means for all 69 million Americans who rely on this coverage:
https://michmed.org/gybN5

Michiganders, we even have a special report about you, and a cool data tool that you can use to see how people across Michigan answered the poll's questions: https://michmed.org/GY97B

A patient can attend every recommended prenatal visit and still miss care that could prevent a serious complication.In a...
10/15/2026

A patient can attend every recommended prenatal visit and still miss care that could prevent a serious complication.

In a new commentary in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Michigan Medicine experts explain why measuring the number of visits isn’t enough. Better data could help clinicians identify risks, deliver timely treatment and connect patients with needed support before problems escalate.

“Our maternal morbidity rate in the U.S. is unacceptably high,” said lead author Alex Peahl, M.D., MS.c., an obstetrician-gynecologist and researcher at University of Michigan Health Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital.

“You cannot improve what you do not measure, and we need to measure what matters. Preventing adverse outcomes for birthing people and their families requires a paradigm shift in how we capture prenatal and postpartum data.”

Read more: michmed.org/kNzjX

“My recommendation is that learners should treat the HILS master's program as more than just an academic degree, because...
10/14/2026

“My recommendation is that learners should treat the HILS master's program as more than just an academic degree, because it truly is more than that. It is a catalyst for change in and of itself, a catalyst for change at the individual level and at the organizational level and at the community level.” ~HILS Alum Rama Mwenes Musalia, MSE, PhD

Learn why the Health Infrastructures & Learning Systems (HILS) Online MS degree could be right for your career. Register now for the October 26, 12-1 pm EDT, virtual information session: https://michmed.org/hils-on-fb-ig-info

Liver cancer diagnoses have more than tripled in the United States since 1980. The culprit? A perfect storm of treatable...
10/12/2026

Liver cancer diagnoses have more than tripled in the United States since 1980. The culprit? A perfect storm of treatable factors, says Dr. Neehar Parikh, medical director of the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center's Liver Tumor Program.

The prevalence of hepatitis C in baby boomers , spiking rates of obesity, diabetes and excess alcohol consumption among all ages are responsible for the increasing rates of liver disease.

Learn how health issues tied to liver disease can be managed or treated before they lead to cirrhosis or cancer: https://michmed.org/vdr3A.

Join the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, for the 20th Annual Prechter Lecture...
10/12/2026

Join the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, for the 20th Annual Prechter Lecture. This milestone event will celebrate two decades of bipolar disorder research and education while reflecting on the Program’s past, present and future. A public reception will take place from 5:30-6:30PM, followed by lecture programming from 6:30-8:15PM in Kahn Auditorium. Attend in person or virtually. More event information here: michmed.org/GYyMd

10/09/2026

THE MENTAL IMPACT OF CHRONIC PAIN

Chronic pain from systemic sclerosis impacts the mind in addition to the body. Better understanding of this correlation could lead to improved care.

Research from U-M Health's Daniel Whibley, Ph.D., finds that higher pain intensity can be associated with higher levels of anxiety or negative affect in some systemic sclerosis patients.

According to Whibley, the findings highlight the importance of considering the broader context within which people experience pain. Addressing the impact of physical pain on mental health in a clinic setting can lead to more comprehensive care.

Learn more about this research by following the link to the Health Lab Blog.
https://michmed.org/9ZVV4

Have you ever had a urinary catheter temporarily while having surgery or during a hospital stay?If you have, you know it...
10/07/2026

Have you ever had a urinary catheter temporarily while having surgery or during a hospital stay?

If you have, you know it's not the most comfortable experience in the world, even if it does help when you can't go to the bathroom on your own.

But catheters can also be a breeding ground for bacteria, raising the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and worse.

That's why our researchers have worked for 20 years to make catheter use safer for hospital patients and nursing home residents nationwide. Their research has led to major changes in care, Medicare payment and public reporting. One of the team's leaders even won a national award last week.

But they haven't rested on their laurels.

Read their latest findings about how many hospitals still aren't taking key steps to prevent catheter-associated UTIs: https://michmed.org/zdXd9

The story also includes a link to the website where they offer free tools that any clinician can use to guide catheter use in hospitals and nursing homes, including a free mobile app.

And if you're a patient, or a caregiver to one, who is getting a urinary catheter for any reason, be sure to ask about how to prevent infection, and speak up about potential symptoms!

10/07/2026

The scary part of kidney disease? They whisper, says kidney doctor Dr. Wright Nunes at the Health Lab Live Show. “You can have no symptoms at all, until things are pretty advance.”
Learn more: https://michmed.org/DAmJ9

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