The Center of American Indian and Minority Health has expanded to our Twin Cities campus! 🎉

Read more: bit.ly/4aRsJPY.

#AmericanIndian | #MinorityHealth | #Indigenous

Introducing the Anser Clavicle Pin: a solution designed to promote fast & less traumatic recoveries for patients with midshaft #clavicle fractures!

Read orthopedic surgeon Dr. Paul Hoogervorst's journey from concept to market-ready device: z.umn.edu/9i4b.

UMN Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Providing care for the caregiver! ❤️

A group of researchers at the U of M is working with the White Earth Nation on ways to support caregivers for those who are suffering from dementia. Read more: bit.ly/3UA0tdN.

#Indigenous | #Dementia

Mark your calendars! The 18th Annual UMN Women's Health Research Conference is coming soon! You can attend in person or join virtually.

📆 May 16, 2024
⏰ 1:30-6:30 PM
📍 McNamara Alumni Center
💻 Virtual ~ register at z.umn.edu/WHRC

UMN Medical School

What is #solastalgia ?

Existential distress and grief caused by loss of the surrounding environment, land or habitats.

Read more about #ClimateChange and mental health from Dr. Kristi White from M Health Fairview and UMN Medicine ➡️: bit.ly/4aX0T4j.

Using #decongestant ?

'Be careful with long term use of oral or nasal decongestants. These can lead to damage of the lining of the nose and make issues like high blood pressure worse,' says Dr. Neal Godse from UMN Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery & M Health Fairview.

Read more: bit.ly/3U9XXuv.

Celia Grace became the first patient to receive gene therapy to treat #MLD in the United States, right here in Minnesota.

A team led by Dr. Paul Orchard of UMN Pediatrics & M Health Fairview Pediatrics performed the procedure.

A new documentary chronicles her journey: bit.ly/3xOU0DL.

Americans are getting less sleep than ever due to increased #stress .

Sleep expert Dr. Michael Howell, of UMN Department of Neurology & M Health Fairview, talks about a new poll that reported only a quarter of Americans are getting the recommended amount of #sleep ➡️: bit.ly/3JzJXoS.

🚨 Visiting medical students: apply for the Health Equity Scholarship to participate in our advanced dermatology elective!

Deadline to apply: June 16

Apply at: z.umn.edu/DermEquity.

#Dermatology | #MedStudent | #MedicalSchool

If you find a tick, Professor Benjamin Clarke wants it.

Clarke coordinates a program of undergrad students collecting & analyzing blacklegged #ticks to determine which ones carry the Lyme bacteria and map where they're found. Read more: bit.ly/44cmVhm.

Eating within limited hours can help with weight loss, according to a new study— but that may be because it simply cuts calories.

Dr. Lisa Chow, from UMN Medicine & M Health Fairview, talks about a few caveats of the study: nbcnews.to/3w96mpY.

#WeightLoss

Yesterday, we hosted the grand opening of the expanded Center of American Indian and Minority Health on the Twin Cities campus! 🎉

'Being able to build community here in that space is going to be really important,” said Cailean Dakota MacColl. Read more: bit.ly/4aRsJPY.

Thanks to our faculty, staff, residents, alumni, and friends, our pursuit of the core mission of the UMN Medical School and the Department is more successful than ever. 🌟

We're proud to highlight these successes in the latest edition of The Joint Venture: z.umn.edu/9hxb

Living with primary sclerosing cholangitis ( #PSC )?

Earn $500 after completing the Microbiota Transplant Therapy Research Study!

Contact Lulu Chen at [email protected] if interested.

(Those taking vancomycin are not eligible.)
#PrimarySclerosingCholangitis GI & Hepatology Division - University of Minnesota

TODAY: Session 2 of Mini Medical School! 🎉

🧠 Title: 'Multi-faceted: Depression and Mental Health.'

🔗 Register for free at: bit.ly/49Coart.

UMN Office of Academic Clinical Affairs | UMN Institute of Child Development | UMN Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences | #Depression

Dr. Cynthia Howard’s multi-generational and interdisciplinary impact across education, advocacy, service, and research is incalculable.

Dr. Cynthia Howard was presented the Gold Headed Cane Award by UMN Pediatrics for a lifetime of achievement! Read more: bit.ly/3U9aiPE.

SAVE THE DATE for UMN Global Surgery and Disparities's 3rd annual Global Celebration!

Live music, games, and inspiring stories from leaders that are igniting the spirit and transforming women's equity in surgical care.

📅 Friday, Sept. 27 from 7-10 p.m.

#UMN surgery | #UMN | #GlobalSurgery

The Center for Learning Health System Sciences - UMN RapidEval program's call for proposals will remain open until April 30 at 5 pm!

Interviews for application finalists will occur on Tuesday, June 4th, between 1-4pm.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4cDIDOW.

Want to hear stories & live music by healthcare workers? 📖 🎵

Attend the Art of Medicine: Intersections!

📆 Saturday, May 4
⏱️ 7 pm doors | 7:30 pm music | 8 pm show (all ages)
🔗 Get your tickets here: bit.ly/3wVyVar.

The Nocturnists | UMN Center for the Art of Medicine

The U of M Medical School, UMN School of Public Health, and HealthPartners received a $900,000 state grant to enhance workforce training for opioid use disorder care.

Read more: bit.ly/4dbOA6g.

#OUD | #OpioidUseDisorder