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Michigan Medicine’s adult hospitals ranked best in Michigan and 11th in the nation, with Geriatrics ranking at 12th nationally.
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May 10, 2022

Home is Where the Hospital Is

Rapid rise in home-based post-acute care options during the pandemic means patients recuperate in familiar surroundings – but continuation depends on policymakers. Read more .

April 19, 2022

Ellen Hummel - New Director, Palliative Care Program, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

This role includes administrative, clinical and educational activities while providing oversight of Palliative Care activity at VAAAHS. The Palliative Care Program has evolved over the many years since its inception and is poised to continue to play the critical role it does at VA Ann Arbor with leadership from Dr. Hummel.