Tag Archives: public health
UM-Flint's "Smoke-Free" Campus Marks Third Anniversary
It has been over three years since the University of Michigan-Flint campus has been smoke-free. Now, the focus is on helping the campus community become tobacco-free by providing information on the resources available to help quit tobacco use.
UM-Flint School Of Health Professions and Studies Dean Leaving for Position at the University of Akron
Gerard Voland, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, announced that School of Health Professions and Studies Dean David Gordon MD has accepted a position at the University of Akron.
Trip Leads to New UM-Flint Global Studies Course on Chinese Medicine
Two University of Michigan-Flint assistant nursing professors have paved the way to develop a global studies course that will focus on traditional Chinese medicine and complementary therapies through lectures, hands-on practices, and hospital tours.
UM-Flint Adds New Clinical Simulation Center to Prepare Health Professionals
A Clinical Simulation Center (CSC) is designed to emulate real-world hospital scenarios in a safe and controllable manner.
UM-Flint Research Takes a Closer Look at Playgrounds for Kids
They are called Boundless Playgrounds and are designed to accommodate both children with and without disabilities to help promote youth's physical, cognitive, and social development.
Speakers Selected for UM-Flint's May 4 Commencement Ceremonies
Two prominent local leaders in the healthcare industry have been selected to deliver the commencement address at the two ceremonies on May 4. Phil Hagerman, CEO of Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, will deliver the address at the morning session. Betsy Aderholdt, CEO of Genesys Health Systems, will be providing the afternoon commencement address.
Former Surgeon General to Deliver UM-Flint Commencement Address
During his service as surgeon general, Dr. Satcher tackled issues that had not previously been addressed at the national level.
Hospice Movement Founder Selected as Jack W. Thompson Visiting Professor at UM-Flint
Dr. Buckingham has had international impact over the past four decades on the care of the terminally ill and global public health.
New Concentration Added to UM-Flint Doctor of Nursing Practice
The Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program recently received approval from the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan, and will be offered in fall 2013.
Clinic Led by UM-Flint Students Brings Needed Health Services to Flint's Underserved
When the clinic is in operation, a faculty member or licensed community practitioner is present.