Stories by Molly Block
Brachial plexus research grows
BY MOLLY BLOCK
The University’s Brachial Plexus Program is partnering with Spring Arbor University faculty and students to improve the quality of life for child patients living with brachial plexus palsy — a chronic condition that causes limb paralysis in children.
Chronic conditions focus of new program at UMHS
BY MOLLY BLOCK
The newly-formed Adult Palliative Medicine Program at the University of Michigan Health System was created to provide care for chronic diseases based on interdisciplinary collaboration and the training of doctors in palliative medicine.
Hospital community benefits rise 18 percent
BY MOLLY BLOCK
The University of Michigan Health System has significantly increased the amount of hospital-based community benefits, including outreach and reduced-fee services, which grew 18 percent in just one year.
Student clinic razed by fire
BY MOLLY BLOCK
Last Monday morning the University of Michigan Student Run Free Clinic in Pinckney, Mich. was destroyed in what is believed to be an electrical fire. It is the only free medical clinic in Livingston County.
Residence hall renovation details released
- University Housing
BY MOLLY BLOCK
University Housing has released renderings and details of what East Quad residence hall will look like after the $116-million renovations are complete, and has provided further details about future renovations to South Quad and West Quad residence halls.
Thursdays are the best night of the week at Mott
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY MOLLY BLOCK
Christopher Hippensteel, a 12-year-old dystonia patient from Alpena, Mich., was surprised on Thursday night at C.S. Mott Children Hospital by two male swimmers and two female rowers with a personalized holographic Spiderman valentine.
North Quad community to house student veterans
BY MOLLY BLOCK
Those who have served the nation’s armed services will find a welcoming community in North Quad Residence Hall next fall.
UMHS, UHS work to fight influenza
BY MOLLY BLOCK
The early and rapid outbreak of the flu this winter has hit many unprepared Michiganders, causing the University of Michigan Health System to implement preventative precautions.
UMHS Keri Denay said this year’s flu outbreak has been uncharacteristically early.
Photos, videos of West Quad rape suspect released
- University of Michigan Police Department
BY MOLLY BLOCK
University Police have released screenshots and a video from security cameras in West Quad Residence Hall of a person they are trying to identify in connection with the Jan. 13 rape case.
UMHS malpractice approach wins praise
BY MOLLY BLOCK
The Michigan Claims Management Model, or “disclosure, apology and offer," is a shockingly honest approach in an environment better known for high-priced lawyers and expensive legal battles.
