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Health Lab
Life-threatening birth experiences among Medicaid enrollees vary widely by state and race-ethnicity
Research finds life-threatening birth experiences among Medicaid enrollees vary widely by state and race-ethnicity.
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Health Lab
Income affects maternal and infant health in somewhat unexpected ways
While higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it’s not enough to offset the impact of race, according to new research. In addition, although higher-income mothers and their babies ultimately end up with better health outcomes, they actually start out with more difficulties. And regardless of wealth, maternal and infant health in the United States lags behind Sweden.
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Health Lab
Using neuropsychology to heal from cancer treatment
Using neuropsychology to heal from cancer treatment: A multidisciplinary clinic uses this method to help patients after oncology treatments
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Health Lab
Uncovering drivers of racial disparities in uterine fibroids and endometriosis
Researchers examine health disparities in two of the most prevalent diseases in reproductive-aged women through a social, structural and political lens
Department News
Dr. Lisa Harris Named a Thurnau Professor
Dr. Lisa Harris is one of five University of Michigan faculty named a Thurnau Professor, a recognition of her outstanding contributions to undergraduate education.
News Release
Lisa H. Harris, M.D., Ph.D., named Thurnau Professor; second-ever from UMMS
Lisa H. Harris, M.D., Ph.D., named Thurnau Professor; second-ever from UMMS
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Health Lab
Pregnant people in rural communities less likely to have adequate health insurance
Rural residents have lower rates of continuous health insurance before, during and after pregnancy compared to those in urban cities
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Health Lab
Helping the most medically complex infants navigate care
For Lena Long, the Little Victors League has been ‘invaluable’ as her family works through managing her health
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Department News
Women's Health Leadership Board Awards Grants for Women's Health Research
University of Michigan physicians, scientists, and medical students came to the annual Women’s Health Leadership Board Meeting.
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Health Lab Podcast
Raising Awareness About PMDD
For some people who menstruate, it’s more than just premenstrual symptoms.
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Health Lab
Few pregnant people who died of overdose, suicide in Michigan received proper treatment before death
A review of maternal deaths suggests most individuals had documented behavioral health conditions but only one-third received appropriate pharmacologic treatment before death
Department News
Dr. Johnson Receives President's Award
Congratulations to Timothy R.B. Johnson, MD, on selection by the Office of the President for the 2022 President's Award for Distinguished Service in International Education (PADSIE).
Department News
Dr. Erica Marsh named a University Diversity & Social Transformation Professor
Erica Marsh, MD, MSCI, FACOG, was named a University Diversity & Social Transformation Professor.
Health Lab
Mobile Clinic Gives Free Prenatal Services to Detroit Moms
The Luke Clinic brings free prenatal and obstetric services to individuals in need.
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Health Lab
Lifting Barriers to Care for Transgender and Non-Binary Patients
Providing gender-affirming care to the transgender and non-binary community is essential. During the COVID-19 pandemic, barriers have been lifted to continue to provide this care virtually.