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We are Michigan Medicine, the University of Michigan’s academic medical center, where we work tirelessly to transform lives through a combination of ground-breaking research, expert clinical care and leading-edge medical and scientific education.
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- Palliative care and hospice aren’t the same thing. When someone has a serious health condition that can’t be cured completely and is life-threatening, palliative care focuses what can be done to make them comfortable and support their quality of life and mental wellbeing.
- Entering hospice care doesn’t mean death will come within days or even weeks. On average, people with Medicare coverage who entered hospice care in recent years lived about three weeks after making the transition.
- Hospice at home doesn’t mean 24/7 care by paid staff. Getting hospice care at home means a lot of things, including specialized providers who can be called around the clock for advice.
- Hospice outside the home may require spending savings or applying for Medicaid. While surveys show that most Americans want to die at home, a sizable percentage do not.
May 10, 2024 · May 10, 2024, 1:44 PM PDT. By Mirna Alsharif. A woman was found living in the rooftop sign of a Family Fare grocery store in Michigan and had been there for about a year, police said. Police in ...
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Today, Michigan Medicine continues to deliver the Michigan Difference through cutting-edge research and premier patient care. According to U.S. News and World Report, we’re among the best in the nation in a broad range of adult and pediatric specialties. We’ve earned national recognition from other hospital-quality organizations, too. Michigan Medi...
Caring:I will treat everyone with dignity, kindness and respect, promoting the well-being of self and others.Innovation:I will promote a culture of creativity, flexibility and curiosity that inspires new ideas and ways of thinking, behaving and improving the world.Inclusion:I will foster an environment where every individual has a sense of belonging, a voice that is heard, and the opportunity to achieve and thrive.Integrity: I will adhere to the highest ethical standards, demonstrating courage, truth and transparency in my words and actions.Search for information about a medical condition or treatment: Go to our Conditions and Treatments search pageSearch for a University of Michigan doctor: Use our Find a Doctor toolGet information for patients and visitors: Explore our online Patient and Visitor GuideSpeak to the hospital operator: Call 1-734-936-4000for hospital visiting hours, patient room information, and other hospital-related informationLiving Donor Liver Transplantation at Michigan Medicine. Michigan Medicine performed our first living donor liver transplant in a pediatric patient — the first of its kind in the state — more than 20 years ago. Our center was part of a landmark study establishing the safety of the procedure.
Explore 150 years of Michigan Medicine history and heritage, including the ways in which the Leaders and Best have always been on the frontlines of health and healing.
