News Releases from Michigan Medicine
Updates on research, medical advancements, health tips, and community initiatives, keeping you informed about innovations that impact lives across Michigan and beyond!
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Michigan Medicine resists significant cuts by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan that would limit patient access
Michigan Medicine is informing patients about potential impacts that could result in changes for those insured by certain Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan commercial health plans if an agreement is not reached by June 30, 2026.
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University of Michigan Health recognized as a ‘top hospital’ for excellence in environmental sustainability
The health system’s dedication toward sustainable best practices receives highest recognition from Practice Greenhealth
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Children with craniofacial differences receive Parisian-themed Glamour Day experience
Patients from the Craniofacial Anomalies Program at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital received the red-carpet treatment during the annual Glamour Day event.
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12-year-old C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital patient heads to Washington to advocate for children’s health
Twelve-year-old with sickle cell anemia to share his story with lawmakers to help them understand how federal health policies affect children like him as part of the Children’s Hospital Association’s Family Advocacy Day.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan Medicine reach contract agreement
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Michigan Medicine reach new, long-term contract.
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Kahn Pavilion receives highest energy and environmental design designation from U.S. Green Building Council
Michigan Medicine’s newest adult inpatient hospital is now the largest LEED version 4 platinum-certified healthcare building in the world.
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University of Michigan Health hospitals receive A grade from Leapfrog Group
University of Michigan Health hospitals in Ann Arbor and at University of Michigan Health-West earned an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2026.
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Michigan Medicine notifies patients of unauthorized access to patients’ medical information via health information exchanges
Michigan Medicine is notifying approximately 551 individuals about a privacy incident that may have involved their health information.
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University of Michigan Health-Sparrow merger boosts local care quality, job satisfaction, financial performance
According to an article in NEJM Catalyst, the 2023 consolidation that created UM-Health Sparrow produced positive outcomes many similar system integrations promise but fail to deliver.
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A gene discovery that changed cystic fibrosis care, and genetic research, forever
Modern cystic fibrosis care at U-M Health includes medication based on genetic discoveries as well as many other options
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Thomas and Chelsea Carballo to headline Michigan Medicine Women’s Health Luncheon
Thomas Carballo, iHeartMedia radio host of “Mojo in the Morning,” and his wife, Chelsea, will be the keynote speakers for Michigan Medicine’s fifth annual Women’s Health Luncheon: Creating a Brighter Future Together.
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A night of two national titles for U-M, as scientists and basketball players both triumph
On the same night that the U-M men's basketball team triumphed in the NCAA tournament, U-M cardiovascular researchers won a national tournament of science
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Hayes receives 2026 ESMO Breast Cancer Award
Daniel F. Hayes, M.D., was selected by the European Society for Medical Oncology, ESMO, for the 2026 ESMO Breast Cancer Award.
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15 U-M faculty named as 2025 AAAS fellows
Four U-M faculty with appointments in the Medical School have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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University of Michigan Health celebrates 10 years of expanding access to virtual stroke care
The University of Michigan Health Telestroke Service is celebrating 10 years of providing 24/7 access to vascular neurology expertise to ensure patients across the state receive timely stroke care.
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Chinnaiyan receives International Harrington Prize
2026 Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine recognizes pioneering work in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment
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U-M medical students learn their next steps at Match Day 2026
University of Michigan medical students found out where they will be training for residency from the National Residency Match Program.
