March 27, 2020
New Fund Honors Dr. Sheet’s Work in Medical Education
This fund will support initiatives and programs related to medical student, resident, fellow and faculty education in the Department of Family Medicine.
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March 20, 2020
A Great Loss
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Kent J. Sheets, Ph.D.
March 20, 2020
Welcome U-M Family Medicine Residency Class of 2023!
Following a successful, virtual Match Day, we are thrilled to welcome the newest interns to the Department of Family Medicine. This talented group will join us on June 20.
March 19, 2020
U-M Among the Top Six Family Medicine Programs in the Nation
U.S. News and World Report released their 2021 rankings of graduate programs.
March 19, 2020
Unforeseen consequences of immigration enforcement on impacted communities
Individuals exposed to immigration raids and deportations have lower levels of reproductive autonomy and affected decision-making about reproduction, a new study finds.
March 18, 2020
Coronavirus explained in American Sign Language
Deaf family physician Michael M. McKee explains COVID-19 to the sign language channel DPAN.TV
March 11, 2020
CDC Updates Vaccine Schedules for 2020
Greater access to the TDaP vaccine, as well as refined recommendations for Hepatitis A, HPV, PCV13 and others, according to Dr. Rockwell.
March 4, 2020
Detroit Clinic Launches Mobile Antenatal Testing Pilot with Blue Cross Grant
The Luke Project 52 Clinic expands its services to Michigan moms and families, with a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The Detroit-based non-profit clinic is led by medical director Katherine J. Gold, with support from many U-M Family Medicine colleagues.
March 1, 2020
An Ethical Argument for Global Cervical Cancer Prevention
In a recent essay in the AMA Journal of Ethics, Weyinshet Gossa and Michael Fetters discuss the 'tragedy' of global cervical cancer incidence.
February 24, 2020
The Department Remembers Longtime Friend, Dale L. Williams, M.D.
It is with great sadness that we share that Dale L. Williams, M.D. - a long-time member of our Development Advisory Committee, colleague, and friend - passed away on February 20, 2020.
February 24, 2020
A Unique Clinic Founded by Deaf Individuals, For Deaf Individuals
The only primary care clinic in Michigan that is specifically designed for deaf and hard of hearing patients is located in the Dexter Health Clinic
February 17, 2020
Masco Corporation Continues to Support U-M Adaptive Sports
A second gift from the organization’s Masco Million Differences campaign supports the work of Dr. Okanlami.
February 1, 2020
Chang and Healthy Michigan Plan Evaluation Team Release New Findings on Medicare Expansion and Employment
Tammy Chang and a team of policy researchers at the Institute for Health Policy and Innovation (IHPI) share new findings on a positive link between insurance coverage and employment. Healthy Michigan Plan enrollees experienced a six-point increase in employment or student status in one year, while employment for all Michiganders stayed the same
January 31, 2020
New study finds deaf and hard of hearing women more likely to have pregnancy complications
Women who are deaf and hard of hearing have more pregnancy complications and worse outcomes than those without hearing impairment, a study indicates.
January 23, 2020
Understanding risk-taking behaviors, beliefs associated with young people
MyVoice data used in a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report providing suggestions for funding holistic health programs, encouraging healthy behaviors
January 13, 2020
‘You Are Enough’ Glee Club performance includes MyVoice responses
Data provided from national polling of young people offers insights and materials used in a performance of the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club.
January 3, 2020
Physicians often recommend own diet strategies to patients
A survey of female physicians in an online weight-loss support group found they were most likely to recommend their own strategies, including intermittent fasting, low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets.
December 13, 2019
MDisability seeks candidates for 2020 summer internship program
December 6, 2019
Defining postpartum endometritis and infection after incomplete or complete abortion due to maternal immunization
Study cites the new global case definitions of endometritis and uterine infections occurring after fetal loss after maternal immunization.