This program kicked off with an inspirational talk by Dr Alex Peahl, who described her journey to create new prenatal care guidelines and engage with policymakers to remove barriers to care.

Almost 5 years ago, my colleagues & I set out to design a 3-day “boot camp” for @umich.edu healthcare researchers to help them learn & hone skills for communicating the press & policymakers. Today, we welcomed our 4th cohort of faculty to the program! We continue to hone the program & capture data.

Our first national study shows what doctors and patients have been warning: In states with abortion bans, fewer people are getting miscarriage care. This can threaten patients' health and lives. And it can add a layer of grief on top of an already devastating experience.

American science right now is basically 10,000 of these stories, all with their own heartbreaking specificity Lost careers, lost progress, lost discoveries I feel so sad every day for all we’ve lost and continue to lose 💔

The 5-and-up ‘mile roads’ extend out into the western suburbs - some of them all the way to the eastern reaches of Washtenaw County. Not always contiguous, but always a reminder of our connection as part of the metro Detroit area.

I follow a feed called Michigansky to see posts mentioning my state. And that’s how I learned there’s a betting market where people can make money if they pick correctly whether we have a tornado or not. I hope they donate some of their winnings to help people on the ground if there is one…

🚨 Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 6:25PM EDT until May 17 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI 🚨 Additional Details Here.

Michigan’s ospreys are making a comeback, and now you can help track and protect them. The DNR is looking for volunteers across the state to monitor osprey nests this summer and help support conservation efforts for these incredible birds of prey. www.mlive.com/environment/...

#SPC issues MCD 751 concerning SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE [watch prob: 40%] [Most Prob: Tornado: 100-125 MPH, Hail: 1.00-1.75 IN, Gust: 55-70 MPH]: PORTIONS OF CENTRAL LOWER MICHIGAN Link

YouTube, Snap and TikTok settle school district's social media addiction claims reut.rs/42HtVTt

👀 Don't miss PSC affiliate Kara Zivin on @michiganpublic.bsky.social talking about her new memoir and research on perinatal depression. We'll be at @literatibookstore.bsky.social to see Kara speak in Ann Arbor May 29 at 6:30. www.michiganpublic.org/health/2026-...

We’re honored to share that the AAP has been awarded the 2026 Best of Silver Anvils Award from the Public Relations Society of America for our work to improve vaccine confidence. Thank you to our partners and members for your unwavering support! ebs.publicnow.com/view/1C12582...

Journalism job opening: the public radio station WEMU is looking for a new morning host/news director: careers.emich.edu/jobs/radio-a...

For the last year+, my colleagues and I have led a celebration of 175 years of Univ of Michigan medical history. Proud to say that this video my colleague Brianna Jones led, and I helped with, just got nominated for a Michigan Emmy! youtu.be/29cZzuKtPAw natasmichigan.org/emmy-awards/... #histmed

NEW: A serious staffing shortage — of the Trump admin's own making — is delaying the agency's ability to send billions to universities around the country, leaving labs reeling in the meantime. “I thought we were at rock bottom”, a senior NIH official said. “We are below rock bottom now.”

🎧 Public radio show @npr.org 1a interviews Julia Kolak our Assistant Director of Research, discusses the growing use of remote ICU care & the need for more evidence on safety and effectiveness.. ⚕️💻 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nrgtfW #Bioethics #Telemedicine #CriticalCare #MedicalEthics

In February, Ava Kofman reported on a wealthy L.A. couple who obtained dozens of children through surrogates. What happened next? www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

And you thought it was just Tang breakfast drink.

The COVID-19 pandemic was linked to an estimated 22.1 million excess deaths from all causes globally between 2020 and 2023—more than three times the 7 million reported COVID-19 deaths. Learn more about the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic’s global impact. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4fiNpVV

Michigan bills aim to help pay for transportation for mental health patients https://www.bhnet.org/54715/michigan-bills-aim-to-help-pay-for-transportation-for-mental-health-patients/ LANSING, Mich. — A package of bills announced Wednesday aims to help people experiencing mental health crises …

New polling on AI and mental health % saying in [Jun 2025 | Mar 2026] that they're very concerned about AI exacerbating mental health problems U.S. adult citizens: 35% | 43% 18-29: 29% | 45% 30-44: 35% | 36% 45-64: 37% | 50% 65+: 36% | 38% yougov.com/en-us/articl...

Hey @noraverlaine.bsky.social - your work is getting noticed!

Michigan’s Medicaid expansion shows that a real healthcare safety net helps entire communities. Medical debt dropped and credit scores improved for working families across the state. ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

Full-body MRI scans marketed as “peace of mind” health checkups are appearing at facilities across the country, but University of Michigan radiologists are warning the scans can backfire: https://www.wilx.com/2026/05/11/university-michigan-radiologists-warn-against-peace-mind-full-body-mri-scans/ 

Slightly increase a band Tears for Phobias

For those of us in western Wayne County with zero mass transit for the last 30 years due to opt-outs, this is especially eye-opening…

An excellent read for #MothersDay.

The leader's departure comes on top of HHS laying off most of the Vessel Sanitation Program workers in April 2025. And in the middle of the hantavirus situation on MV Hondius. #vacations #IDsky #CDC #publichealth #WHO #healthpolicy #cruiseships

Great op-ed in @freep.com by the new president of Wayne State U., Michigan’s 3rd largest research university and a Detroit economic hub. Includes a key reminder that in <50 years, our state went from funding 70% of public colleges’ operating costs to just 22% today. www.freep.com/story/opinio...

Great op-ed in @freep.com by the new president of Wayne State U., Michigan’s 3rd largest research university and a Detroit economic hub. Includes a key reminder that in <50 years, our state went from funding 70% of public colleges’ operating costs to just 22% today. www.freep.com/story/opinio...

Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.

Hey @lakesuperior.bsky.social - you were a clue on #Jeopardy tonight!

Economics. Explained. Clearly. That's the mission of Platypus Economics. We’re launching today with big ideas, full hearts, and a lot of hope. Join us on our journey to see the world more clearly.

Wow! A shoutout to @clementslibrary.bsky.social on @jeopardyofficial.bsky.social tonight! And also, @levostregc.bsky.social needs to give @kenjennings.bsky.social Middle English diction lessons.

Here's the recording of our #caregiver webinar from earlier today! @spattersearch.bsky.social and all the rest did a great job. youtu.be/j0SdUM5GSvo

Interested in #caregiver issues? Especially in #Michigan, but also the rest of the US? Join me, @spattersearch.bsky.social, and others today for a noon ET livestream where we'll share new data and resources: ihpi.umich.edu/news-events/...

Our newest poll of people over 50 focuses on how Michiganders feel about the services available to them, and reveals differences by region, health/disability status, race and more. It provides data we hope policymakers and senior service organizations will find useful. Learn more: michmed.org/RMXDW

Love this new interview with @shematologist.medsky.social in @ash.hematology.org's Clinical News! ashpublications.org/ashclinicaln...

A rather timely history walking tour this weekend on the University of Michigan campus…. Info & registration here: detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/walkin...

Excited to host this livestream tonight featuring 3 @umich.edu experts, two from the world of #mentalhealth (specifically psychosis) and one from AI. We may not have as many hilarious moments as @lastweektonight.com did when it covered this topic, but tune in anyway: events.umich.edu/event/147677

“more than 70 women…[are] shot &killed *every month* in the US due to domestic violence. & we find that DV shootings often overlap w/other types of shootings…a history of DV is a big predictor for committing a mass shooting. & we also find that DV & suicide…often overlap”🧪🛟 @meganranney.bsky.social

Really helpful piece on how to examine the roots of any group backing/opposing a ballot proposal - in this case, Ann Arbor’s electric utility measure.

Just over 2 hours left - help them hit $3000! www.extra-life.org/participants... #extralife4kids

They’ve raised nearly $2200 in 13 hours of streaming - help them help children’s hospitals by tuning in and donating today before 8 pm! #gamingforgood @extralife4kids.bsky.social

They’ve already raised over $1250 in 6 hours - help them reach their goal! #GamingforGood #Extralife4Kids

Today! #extralife4kids

135 years ago next week, preparations began for the first program to train nurses at the University of Michigan. On Monday, learn more about that history from 1-4 pm at the Museum on Main St. in Ann Arbor. Can't make it? Visit the exhibit any Sat/Sun 12-4 til August. michmed.org/museum #nursesky

My awesome daughter & her friends at Aim High School in metro Detroit will be streaming 24 hours of #GamingforGood this weekend to raise $$ for children's hospitals via @extralife4kids.bsky.social Please watch & donate! (Also admire the graphic she designed...) www.extra-life.org/participants...

135 years ago next week, preparations began for the first program to train nurses at the University of Michigan. On Monday, learn more about that history from 1-4 pm at the Museum on Main St. in Ann Arbor. Can't make it? Visit the exhibit any Sat/Sun 12-4 til August. michmed.org/museum #nursesky

Wondering what the @learnedleague.com / Tom Lehrer /Bluesky Venn diagram intersection looks like so we can all meet back here tomorrow and compare scores on the one-day quiz…