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Announcements
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| Tuesday, November 24, 2009 |
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General announcements
Quizlette: Test your knowledge of influenza - Part four
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Influenza is a respiratory illness caused by viruses that spreads from person to person. It can lead to pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration and worsening of chronic medical conditions such as congestive heart failure, asthma or diabetes. It can even lead to death.
1. You should stay home if you have which of the following flu symptoms?
A. Fever of 100 degrees F (37.8 C) or higher
B. Sore throat, cough or runny nose
C. Both of the above
2. If you get the flu, you are most contagious:
A. In the first few days of the flu
B. In the first few days after the flu
C. Both of the above
ANSWERS
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Personal gifts from vendors, patients or patient family members
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The Health System Compliance Office is reminding all Health System faculty and staff that gifts from vendors may not be accepted. Gifts of nominal value and perishable gifts (like cookies, candy, etc.) from patients or patient family members may be accepted, but should be shared with all personnel in your area or unit. For more information and guidelines, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page available on the Compliance Web site. |
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Funds available for subsidized use of U-M research resource cores for problems in aging research
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The Nathan Shock Center for the Biology of Aging announces the availability of subsidy funds to help U-M faculty members purchase services from the University's family of research resource cores. These funds can be used to help pay up to 40 percent of costs at any U-M core that has published user fees or recharge rates. Some examples of these cores include:
- Center for Integrative Genomics
- Metabolomics and Obesity Center
- Protein Structure Facility
- DNA Sequencing Core
- Center for Molecular Imaging
- Center for Chemical Genomics
- Affymetrix and DNA Microarray Core
- shRNA Library Core
The research project must address questions related to the physiology, cell biology, genetics or molecular biology of aging.
For detailed information, visit Funding Info. For Use of U-M Research Cores. |
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Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
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Because of the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be no Internal Medicine Grand Rounds on Friday, Nov. 27. |
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Gift shops holiday hours
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The gift shops in University Hospital, Mott Hospital and the Cardiovascular Center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The shops will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 28. |
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TIAA-CREF 'one-on-one' counseling available to you
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A representative from TIAA-CREF will be available for "one-on-one" counseling in the University Hospital Dining Rooms from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the following dates:
- Friday, Dec. 4, dining room A
- Friday, Dec. 16, dining room B
To schedule a consultation, call 1-800-732-8353 or visit www.tiaa-cref.org/services/meetings. |
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Come see for yourself what your friends and co-workers have already discovered with the Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center
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The holiday season is right around the corner, so this is a good time to come experience what makes the Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center exceptional.
- Private and personalized care by board certified dermatologists
- Convenient location and hours for UMHS employees
- Faculty doctors perform ALL procedures
- Consistently named a "Top 10 Clinic" in patient satisfaction
- State-of-the art lasers and procedures
- We coordinate your comprehensive cosmetic needs with other UMHS departments
- Payroll deducation is now available for employees
- Discount offered for all UMHS employees
To schedule your consultation and take the first step toward looking and feeling your best, call 734-615-0682. We are conveniently located on the first floor of the Taubman Center -- right inside Dermatology -- Reception B. For additional information, visit our Web site. |
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Cancer research funds available
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The Comprehensive Cancer Center is pleased to announce the availability of funds to support cancer innovation proposals. A principal goal of these awards is to support preliminary collaborative research studies emanating from at least two of our UMCCC research programs that would enable or enhance new grant application submissions to the NIH or other extramural, peer-reviewed funding agencies (e.g., American Cancer Society, Department of Defense). Planned new collaborative cancer grant submissions that are eligible for support from the Cancer Research Innovation Grant Program are geared to the following outcomes:
- Program project-type applications (PO1 or SPORE applications) in which UMCCC members from two or more UMCCC programs will serve as project leaders or co-investigators
- Multi-disciplinary RO1-type applications led by two or more UMCCC investigators who do not presently hold a funded collaborative RO-type grant in the proposed research area
For more information, visit the Web site. Application deadline is Jan. 7, 2010. |
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Policies, what's new -- identification of inpatients and outpatients
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Identification of Inpatients and Outpatients, policies 02-02-002 and 02-02-003 respectively, have been revised to identify the identification process for both inpatients and outpatients while in the operating room. |
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Metabolic Fitness Program -- multidisciplinary approach to metabolic syndrome
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The Metabolic Fitness Program is an award-winning lifestyle modification program aimed at reducing risk factors for metabolic syndrome, such as obesity, high blood pressure, high fasting blood sugar and low HDL cholesterol. People with metabolic syndrome are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The six-month program combines clinically supervised exercise sessions and lectures on nutrition, exercise, stress management and strategies for behavior change in a supportive group format. Sessions meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Cardiovascular Medicine at Domino's Farms. Physician referral required. For more information, visit the Web site below. |
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site: http://www.med.umich.edu/cvc/services/site_preventive/classes.html
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Holiday hours for the lab coat room
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In Observance of Thanksgiving, the lab coat room will be closed Nov. 26 and 27. The lab coat room will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30. In the event of an emergency, page Linen Management on pager 5003.
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Nominate a colleague for the Kaiser Teaching Awards
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Consider nominating a colleague for one of the Kaiser-Permanente Awards for Excellence in Teaching. There will be one award given to an outstanding pre-clinical teacher and one given to an outstanding clinical teacher. Any faculty member who teaches in the M1 or M2 portion of the medical school curriculum may be nominated for the pre-clinical award; faculty with major teaching effort in the M3 or M4 years are eligible for nomination for the clinical award. Faculty who have previously received a Kaiser award are not eligible for re-nomination. For further information about the Kaiser awards and for instructions on submitting a nomination, visit the Web site. At this time, we are asking for names of nominees and brief qualifying statements only; all necessary support materials will be requested at a later date. The deadline for nominations is Dec. 1. |
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Michigan Harvest Food Gatherers food drive
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We need you to help fight hunger. The Michigan Harvest Food Gatherers food drive will occur through Nov. 24. Donations of non-perishable foods and money will be collected at various sites throughout the Health System. Checks should be made payable to "Food Gatherers." Glass containers and outdated items are not acceptable. For details, or to have your area become a collection site, contact Patient Food and Nutrition Services at 734-936-5197. |
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site: http://www.med.umich.edu/fooddrive/
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Upcoming events
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4: 'Books On the Go' book fair to support the Health Education Resource Center
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Need to pick up some holiday gifts? If so, why not pick up a new book and help benefit the Health Education Resource Center at the same time? The MFit Health Education Resource Center is sponsoring a "Books on the Go" book fair at East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatric Center:
- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30
- 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 through Thursday, Dec. 3
- 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4
Payroll deduction, cash, checks and major credit cards are accepted. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Resource Center. |
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site: http://www.med.umich.edu/mfit/herc
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Dec. 14: Balancing work, family and life workshop
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This presentation and group discussion is designed to help parents with multiple responsibilities (children, work, school, elder care, etc.) lead a more balanced life. Get tips for building a support network of family, friends, and colleagues; establishing boundaries and limits; and making time for yourself and for your family. The class will be presented by LaShon Williams-McCants, work-life consultant, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at the Center for the Education of Women. For more information or to register, visit the Web site or call 734-764-6005. |
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site: http://www.cew.umich.edu
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Dec. 2: Come learn about our new Medical School "platform" in China
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You are invited to a Town Hall style meeting from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Ford Auditorium, to hear about the Medical School's recent activity in China and participate in discussions about the new Medical School "platform" in China. Speakers include, James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., dean, and Joseph C. Kolars, M.D., senior associate dean for Education and Global Initiatives. A panel will also include,
Steven L. Kunkel, Ph.D., senior associate dean for Research, and
Amy Huang, M.D., project manager.
For more information, e-mail Dr. Huang at yanhuang@med.umich.edu. A short video about this effort is available here. |
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Dec. 1: What parents can do about teen depression and suicidal behavior
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Most teens have "down days" and many struggle with negative moods on a regular basis. How do we differentiate negative moods from clinical depression? What do we need to know about suicidal thoughts and impulses? What can parents do? This session will be a primer for parents of teens, with ample opportunity for questions and discussion.
The program will take place from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in University Center for the Child and Family, 530 Church Street. For more information, call 734-764-9466 or visit the Web site. |
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site: http://www.umuccf.com
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Nov. 30: Otolaryngology Holiday Craft Show
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The Otolaryngology holiday craft show will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in the Taubman Center Walter Work Conference Room, 1906. The sale will include: holiday gift baskets, jewelry, decorated lighted blocks, Mary Kay products and soy wax candles. |
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Dec. 2: IRB Regulations 203 -- writing a study specific adverse event and data and safety monitoring
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All studies benefit from having a plan that addresses the safety of subjects and/or the safety of subjects' data. Complexity of a plan depends upon the risks involved in the research. This workshop offers suggestions primarily for minimal to moderate risk studies but provides an outline appropriate for all studies. We will also discuss federal guidance and regulations that apply, how the nature of the research relates to the content of the plans and IRB requirements.
The workshop will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Taubman Medical Library. For more information or to register, visit the Web site below. |
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site: http://www.med.umich.edu/irbmed/education.htm#work
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Nov. 30 and Dec. 10: A whirlwind tour of new clinical resources
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Join the Health Sciences Libraries from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 10, in University Hospital 2C228 to view the new electronic resources that the M-Library now has available. In addition to DynaMed, EMBASE and Scopus, come see the new Mirlyn and new PubMed interfaces, AccessMedicine, AccessPharmacy, StatRef!, CINAHL, Pediatric Care Online, Facts and Comparisons, Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source, ACP and MedlinePlus. This is a drop-in session, and registration is not necessary. Come for a few minutes to pick up handouts or stay and play for an hour. For more information, e-mail hslibraries@umich.edu. |
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Dec. 1: Teens Using Drugs, What to know and what to do - Part one
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Teens Using Drugs: What to know and what to do, will take place from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the St. Joseph Mercy Michigan Heart and Vascular Center auditorium, 5325 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. It is a free, ongoing, two-part series presented on the first and second Tuesdays of each month from October - June. Classes are free and open to all. Teens using drugs: What to know and what to do - part one
The program is presented by Ron Harrison, social worker; and co-sponsored by Dawn Farm, the Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools Consortium and St. Joseph Mercy Health System Mission Services. For more information, visit the Web site below or call 734-973-7892. Registration is not required. |
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site: http://www.teensusingdrugs.org
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Dec. 1: Department of Biological Chemistry William E.M. Lands Lectureship
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Department of Biological Chemistry William E.M. Lands Lectureship will take place at noon Tuesday, Dec. 1, in Med. Sci II North Lecture Hall. The lectureship will feature, Richard Wurtman, M.D., Cecil H. Green Distinguished Professor, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. Wurtman will present "Administering Phosphatide Precursors Increases Synaptic membrane, Dendritic Spines, and probably, Brain Synapses?"
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Dec. 1: Workshop reveals basic Macintosh features
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Are you a new Macintosh user wanting to explore the capabilities of your new computer? Are you thinking of getting a Macintosh computer and are interested in hearing why you should switch? This workshop is designed by Apple representatives to help answer these questions and more. The workshop will take place from 9 - 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the Taubman Medical Library room 3950. Presented by David Pugh of Apple Computer. For more information or to register, visit the Web site. |
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site: https://www-a1.lsa.umich.edu/es_conf/app/DisplaySession.asp?sessionid=3694
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Dec. 17: 'Changes in the NIH Grant Game: Impact Trumps Details'
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The Medical School Office of Research cordially invites everyone to join us for a workshop about changes in the NIH peer review scoring system and the corresponding new format requirements. The workshop will take place from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, in the North Lecture Hall, Med Sci II. Chris Black from the Office of Research will cover the changes as outlined on the NIH Web site. A panel of faculty members, who serve on NIH study sections, will comment on their experience using the new review scale and will offer additional suggestions on addressing the evaluation criteria while complying with stricter page limits. The panel will address R, K and P awards. To register for the workshop, please visit the Web site. For more information, e-mail Kathryn Ridner at kridner@umich.edu or call 734-763-4086. |
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Dec. 8: Using EndNote for grant writing
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EndNote can help you in tackling the many hurdles of writing a grant. The program can help you format references according to the grant instructions for the initial funding application, the annual progress reports and the biosketches. This workshop will take place from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, in the Taubman Medical Library classroom. For more information or to register, visit the Web site below. |
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site: http://www.lib.umich.edu/health-sciences-libraries
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Dec. 11: NCBI Molecular biology resources webinar
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The Health Sciences Libraries and the University Library Bioinformatics Interest Group is sponsoring a webinar presented by Peter S. Cooper, Ph.D., Public Services, National Center for Biotechnology Information. Cooper will present a brief tutorial covering molecular and literature database searching at the NCBI through the Entrez system and BLAST. The session emphasizes database integration as part of the NCBI Discovery system. The tutorial features the new NCBI PubMed interface, the new home page and other aspects of the NCBI Discovery initiative that enhance usability and highlight data relationships. Cooper will give an overview of databases, describe types of molecular data, demonstrate OMIM, SNP, genome information and BLAST searching using a single gene as an example to navigate across the integrated databases, search tools and other resources at the NCBI site. Registrants will be able to do hands-on work in the computer classroom during the webinar.
The webinar will begin at 3 p.m. in 2802 Med. Sci. II on Friday, Dec. 11. Space is limited, so please register early. For more information or to register, visit the Web site.
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Dec. 8: Eva Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., to speak at the Detroit Economic Club
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Eva Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Taubman Institute, will speak about "Stem Cells: The New Frontier of Medical Science," at the Dec. 8 meeting of the Detroit Economic Club at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit. She will explain this new medical technology, the progress Michigan is making in moving to the forefront of stem cell research and what this means for the health and economic well-being of the state. The luncheon will begin at noon. For ticket information, visit www.econclub.org. |
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Nov. 24: Support the UMHS American Red Cross blood drive
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Support the UMHS American Red Cross blood drive by donating Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. in the Towsley Center Lobby. Each unit of blood that we use comes from a volunteer in our community -- someone just like you. since the supply of blood in southeast Michigan continues to be at critically low levels, we need efforts like these to ensure we have the necessary blood products to support our care mission. This is an ongoing issue during holiday times. Your contributions support our excellent clinical faculty and staff who help our patients heal and recover from illness and injury. If you are eligible, please register today by visiting www.givelife.org -- use sponsor code: goblue. |
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Dec. 5: Real Life program, an adolescent alcohol and drug prevention program
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Real Life is targeted to youth ages 11 - 17 who have experimented with alcohol and/or drugs or who are at risk for this behavior. This day-long education intervention program addresses medical and social consequences and focuses on techniques to prevent serious injury. With the help of medical professionals, injury prevention specialist, young patient survivors, crash investigators and local police, participants get a first-hand look at the consequences of drug and alcohol related injuries.
The program will take place from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, in Ford Auditorium. For more information, visit the Web site or call 734-232-3813. |
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Nov. 30: Good luck farewell for Fritz Seyferth
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Please stop by to bid farewell and wish Fritz Seyferth the best as he moves on from the Cardiovascular Center to focus on his team building and leadership development consulting practice. A reception will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in the Cardiovascular Center Board Room, room 5321. |
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Nov. 23 - 24: U-M Livonia Vein Center Healthy Leg Days sale
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Just what your legs have been aching for -- the two-day U-M Livonia Vein Center and SIGVARIS Healthy Leg Day sale. Stop by the Towsley Link from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24, to stock up and save.
Buy three get one free on all SIGVARIS support hose any style and any color, or save 10 percent off quantities of three or less. Free U-M tote bag with any purchase. For more information, call 734-432-7662. |
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site: http://www.livoniavein.com
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Dec. 1 and 8: Ambulatory Care Safety Academy courses
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On Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 1- 3 p.m., a two-hour Safety Academy course will be offered to managers, supervisors, lead clerks and MAs, and safety liaisons of clinics (both on and off-site) and other outpatient clinical services. This course provides participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage health and safety in their department. Registration is required. To learn more, view the flyer. |
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Parking and transportation
A new van pool forming from the Howell area
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A new Howell area van pool is forming. Would you like to save money on gas and let someone else do the driving? If you are interested, call Andrea at 734-998-7120 ext 267 or Jain at 734-647-9710. |
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Seeking a Toledo area van pool rider
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Let me do the driving and save wear and tear on your vehicle. With winter approaching, wouldn't it be nice to be a passenger rather than a driver? Our Toledo van pool will have a spot available on Dec. 1. The van leaves Sylvania Rite Aid (Old Pharm) parking lot at 6:10 a.m., stops at Exit 5 - Blissfield and Milan and arrives at University Hospital at 7:15 a.m. The van departs University Hospital at 4 p.m. arriving in Sylvania at 5 p.m. For more information, e-mail mpastran@umich.edu. |
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Van pool rider needed from the Fowlerville and Howell areas
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Rider needed from the Fowlerville/Howell areas with work hours from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pick-up is at the Tanger Outlet Mall in Howell at 6:30 a.m. with drop-offs at Central campus, Cancer Center and North campus. The van arrives back at Tanger Outlet Mall at 5:15 p.m. For more information, call Barb at 734-936-0661 or e-mail barbhibb@umich.edu. |
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