Earth Day is April 22: What is UMHS doing to save it?

In This Issue

What Our Patients Are Saying
One of the best ways to gauge how we’re doing is to hear from patients and their families. Read excerpts from “You’re Super” submissions that show we’re providing excellent medical care with a very important personal touch.

Improving Workflow With Water Spiders
Pathology's "water spiders" aren't really insects. It is a lean term used for anyone who travels around a work environment, enabling workers and processes, usually by “carrying” materials quickly.

Bench to Bedside: First Steps
Putting patients and families first by helping parents understand the newborn screening system.

Keep That Van Pool Rollin'
17 years later the Jackson 1 van pool still keeps its riders happy.

Go Ergo: Grants and Awards Can Help
Michigan Healthy Community’s Ergonomics Awareness Program is again providing important incentive and recognition programs for University departments that recognize the importance of ergonomic-friendly work environments to help staff prevent sprains and strains.

10 Minutes to a Better Workday
Does your unit need a push in the right direction? Or is it already there? Whether your comments are positive or negative, make sure they are heard! Learn how past survey responses have made positive changes around the Health System.

Commuter Animation
Parking and Transportation Services has been making changes to improve commuting and parking for Health System employees, and even more changes are on the way.

Taking Care of Our Own: Keep Your Eyes Healed
Do you experience dry burning eyes, headaches or eye pain after a long day at work? If so, you’re not alone. Learn how to prevent the common discomforts often associated with computer use.

Around UMHS
Learn about: Donating medical journals to Third World countries; Applause! the Health System's employee recognition newsletter; UMHS Volunteer Match; and the Health System's waste removal process.

Letter From The Editor
The Health System's top leaders want to hear from you. Learn how you can provide them with your valuable feedback.