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An online dashboard of firearm deaths in Michigan, which will add injury data in future, aims to improve timely response to a public health issue.

Kyle Busch's death from sepsis offers a chance to raise awareness of the importance of recognizing symptoms, and of timely care.

Emergency medical services (EMS) teams in the county are now prepared to administer blood transfusions in the field, a capability currently available in only about 1–2% of EMS agencies nationwide. The effort, led in part by University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine faculty and residents, launched on May 1, 2026.

Two days after his players recognized stroke symptoms at practice, a baseball and softball coach left the hospital with zero complications or lingering effects thanks to timely treatment.

Loosened firework restrictions across individual states creates an opportunity for minors to suffer serious injuries.

This year’s annual Survival Flight t-shirt fundraiser features artwork designed by a young patient at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital—an opportunity made possible through a partnership with the Child & Family Life team. What began as a therapeutic outlet for patients has grown into a meaningful way to help the mission of emergency care.

From artificial intelligence and cardiac arrest innovation to national clinical trials and education research, the University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine’s annual Barsan Research Day showcased the research shaping the future of emergency care.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping medicine at a dizzying pace that is both exciting and disorienting, especially for emergency clinicians already carrying heavy cognitive loads in one of the most demanding specialties in healthcare. This is why the University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine devoted its recent all-faculty retreat to the subject—not as a technology trend to chase, but as one of three strategic Chair Initiatives shaping the department’s future.

An updated clinical guideline for treating sepsis in adults emphasizes pre-hospital care and judicious use of antibiotics and antifungals

More than 70 faculty and staff from across the U-M Department of Emergency Medicine came together on February 24 for a department-wide “Recharge and Reconnect” wellness event, where attendees were given space for reflection, connection, and meaningful conversation.

The University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine is proud to welcome its incoming intern class following Match Day 2026. This exceptional group of residents joins us from medical schools across the country, bringing diverse experiences, strong clinical foundations, and a shared commitment to advancing emergency care.

Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for teens and young adults, yet many families may underestimate the risks close to home, suggests a new national poll.

Because firearm ownership is common across northern Michigan communities, Cynthia Ewell Foster, a University of Michigan clinical Professor of Psychiatry, began piloting a program to encourage secure storage of firearms several years ago in partnership with Sarah Derwin of the Marquette County Health Department.

A study of motorcycle crash-related hospital costs in Michigan and three comparison states shows a rise after the helmet requirement was repealed.

Weekly groups of medical students and clinicians from the University of Michigan team up with medical supplies to help Michigan’s unhoused communities. They are part of Wolverine Street Medicine (WSM), a student-led group at the medical school that provides medical care to people experiencing homelessness in Washtenaw County and Detroit. They are supported by faculty in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine and work collaboratively with street medicine groups from Wayne State, Michigan State, CHASS Clinic, and the City of Detroit.