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MHealthy Wellness Assessments
The 2009 MHealthy Wellness Assessment program saw more than 17,700 faculty and staff complete the health questionnaire. Data collected from the questionnaire revealed the University employee population's top five health risks by prevalence are weight (37 percent), back care (32 percent), exercise (24 percent), cholesterol (25 percent), and stress (20 percent). The 2010 MHealthy Wellness Assessment program will launch in early January.
Travel and Business Hosting Expense Policy
The University’s revised Travel and Business Hosting Expense Policy (Standard Practice Guide 507.10-1 and 507.10-2) was issued Oct. 15, 2009. Revisions to the policy include the implementation of per diem rates for travel meals and incidentals (not lodging) for domestic (continental U.S) travel; the timing around the submission of expense reports and the booking of flights; and guidelines for the appropriate selection of lodging.
Holiday Hours
During the upcoming holiday season, Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, a number of retail and food outlets, such as the gift shops and Einstein Bros., and support services, such as white coat laundering, will have adjusted holiday schedules. The best resource for these adjusted hours is the Daily Bulletin throughout the season. If you work in an ambulatory care setting, speak with your clinic supervisor for your clinic’s specific schedule.Inside View Editorial Advisory Group
Constance Bridges, Office of the Dean, Medical School
Paula Greeno, Office of the EVPMA
Teri Grieb, MSA Office of Research
Judy Hallberg, UMMS Human Resources
Kelly, UMHS Human Resources
Mark A. Kempton, UMHS Human Resources
Erin Koenigsknecht, UMHS Marketing Communications
Eric Kratochwill, UMHHC Office of the CEO
Allison Krieger, Public Relations and Marketing Communications
Rick Krupinski, Editor, Medicine at Michigan
Alisa Morningstar, UMHS, MFit Health Promotion
Sara Stephens, Safety Management Services
Tammy Nipper, UMMS Human Resources
Juanita Parry, Nurse Recruitment & Retention
Steve Raymond, UMHHC Leadership & Staff Development
Karen Schlueter, Livonia Health Center
Connie Standiford, Medical School Administration
Carole Strong, House Officers Association
Public Relations & Marketing Communications Staff
Michael Harrison, chief public relations and marketing officer
Kara Gavin, director of public relations
Beth Johnson, editor and senior writer
Jessica Soulliere, assistant editor
Geoff O'Connor, Web developer
Shantell Kirkendoll, senior public relations representative
Nicole Fawcett, lead public relations representative
Cathy Mellett, contributing writer
Juliet Fuller, photography coordinator