July 2024
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Support UMMAP and SEIU Negotiations on 7/29
Please join us for an informational picket Monday, 7/29 from 6-8AM in support of our sibling unions at Michigan Medicine.
2024-07-17 at 1:00pm
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Affiliation Info Session Dates
Have questions about the vote to affiliate with AFT-MI? Want to learn more about it before you cast a ballot? Come to these informational sessions.
2024-07-16 at 12:00pm
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Hot Union Summer in Full Effect
Unions at Michigan Medicine are wearing each other's colors to show support for one another.
2024-07-15 at 9:05am
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Reducing an Existing Training Extension with Vacation
You can use vacation time to reduce an existing training extension. The deadline to submit the form is September 1.
2024-07-15 at 8:30am
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Do Not View Your Child's Medical Record in MiChart
Despite information in outdated training modules, you must use proxy access via MyUofMHealth.org
2024-07-08 at 9:00am
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Primary Care Appointments for House Officers
Who is taking new patients? Updated by Michigan Medicine on July 1, 2024.
2024-07-08 at 8:30am
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Did You Work July 4th?
Enter your Med Hub hours to make sure you get Holiday Pay — Backup or home call? Contact your Program Administrator.
2024-07-08 at 7:00am
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Annual HOA Social
Friday August 23 - Food and drinks provided by the HOA
2024-07-01 at 10:00am
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Muslim Residents and Fellows Invited to Picnic
Join other Muslim colleagues and their families for a casual get-together the evening of July 20.
2024-07-01 at 9:28am
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Disability Insurance – July 26
Welcome incoming House Officers. Reminder – gender neutral rates on supplemental disability plan expire on 08/31/2024. Come meet your disability resource: Flynn Benefits Group in the lounge from 11a-1p on Fri 7/26.
2024-07-01 at 7:04am
June 2024
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VPN Changes
As of July 31, 2024, Michigan Medicine's Virtual Private Network (VPN) will be limited exclusively to devices managed by Michigan Medicine.
2024-06-26 at 1:25pm
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Social Media and Your Job
Avoid potential pitfalls.
2024-06-25 at 9:00am
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Raja Rani - New Guest Restaurant
Raja Rani Indian Restaurant will be in the UH Cafe on Tuesdays.
2024-06-13 at 12:00pm
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DER / DMC Residents Unionize
Resident and fellow physicians employed by Detroit Education & Research and working at DMC have voted 508-8 to unionize.
2024-06-06 at 1:00pm
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Robin Award
The 2024 Recipient of the Robin Tarter Award is Fran Picano.
2024-06-06 at 12:00pm
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New Optional Life Insurance Plan
Michigan Medicine is offering a new optional life insurance coverage level for participating employees.
2024-06-04 at 2:05pm
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Verification of Employment
Shared Services Center can help you.
2024-06-03 at 8:54am
May 2024
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2024 - 2025 HOA Board
The new Board's term will begin on July 1, 2024.
2024-05-30 at 12:00pm
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Blue Bucks on your Mcard - Use Them or Lose Them
Unused funds are returned to Michigan Medicine upon completion of your appointment.
2024-05-28 at 8:15am
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Proof of Malpractice Insurance
Obtaining medical professional liability letters is self-serve on the HOA website.
2024-05-21 at 6:00am
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Late or Missing Reimbursements?
If you are owed a reimbursement and it has either been processed late or not processed at all, reach out to the HOA.
2024-05-16 at 1:10pm
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HOA Announces Slate of Candidates for 2024 Board Election
Election to be held from May 22 at 10 am through May 30 at 10 am.
2024-05-15 at 2:00pm
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May Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health programs specifically for House Officers are available.
2024-05-10 at 9:00am
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Top Of The Park Returns June 14th!
The Top of the Park Festival opens June 14th and runs through June 30th on Ingalls Mall
2024-05-06 at 5:13pm
April 2024
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Affiliation FAQ
Get answers on how affiliation will affect House Officers, details about information and discussion sessions, and when HOA members will vote.
2024-04-30 at 8:00am
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HOA Supports Detroit Resident Physicians
The resident physicians working at the Detroit Medical Center are voting on their union. The HOA Board sends letter of support.
2024-04-27 at 5:36pm
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HOA Settles Unfair Labor Practice with Michigan Medicine
The HOA and the hospital were able to come to agreement on many of the issues that led to the filing of the ULP.
2024-04-25 at 12:56pm
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New Nighttime Food Options at Chelsea
New vending machines with a variety of food options available for those rotating on night shift at IHA Chelsea.
2024-04-22 at 5:11pm
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LEO on the Verge of a Strike Vote
House Officers can help LEO's bargaining efforts by attending informational pickets.
2024-04-18 at 8:30pm
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Graduate Housing is an Option
Residents and Fellows can consider on-campus graduate housing.
2024-04-11 at 8:00am
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Call Room Cleanliness
Rooms are required to be cleaned daily.
2024-04-11 at 6:00am
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HVALF Supports Freedom of Speech at UM
The Huron Valley Area Labor Federation unanimously issues statement on draft Disruptive Activity Policy at University of Michigan.
2024-04-03 at 4:00pm
March 2024
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HOA Executive Director Retires
Reflections from Robin
2024-03-27 at 8:06am
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Seeking Nominations for the Robin Award
We're looking for people who have improved the lives of House Officers.
2024-03-25 at 9:00am
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Ramadan Goodie Boxes Available
Glow Abilities has donated goodie boxes for residents and fellows who are fasting during Ramadan.
2024-03-21 at 1:00pm
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CoMet Training Opportunity
Don't miss this opportunity to become a better teacher. Applications due April 30.
2024-03-20 at 8:00am
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HOA Settles Pending Arbitration in Anesthesiology
The HOA settled a grievance on behalf of three House Officers in Anesthesiology who were given training extensions after contracting Covid. One grievance is still pending on this issue.
2024-03-18 at 3:02pm
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Doctor's Day Cookies
March 30 is National Doctor's Day. Cookies will be available Friday, March 29.
2024-03-18 at 10:00am
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Welcome New Residents and Fellows!
Welcome to the University of Michigan. We've got information for incoming house officers.
2024-03-15 at 11:59am
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Change to Covid-19 Leave Policy Announced
The HOA urges House Officers who test positive for Covid-19 to file for FMLA to potentially protect you from a training extension.
2024-03-13 at 9:00am
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2024 Call Room Renovation Schedule
Select House Officer Call Rooms are to be refurbished. Construction begins April 12.
2024-03-11 at 8:00am
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Date Changed - Support Our Fellow Campus Unions
A rally to support our sibling unions during their contract negotiations on Saturday, March 16, at 1 pm on the Central Campus Diag.
2024-03-07 at 9:00am
February 2024
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Exit Information
Helpful information if you are leaving Michigan Medicine in 2024, including COBRA.
2024-02-28 at 8:00am
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Arbitrator Rules for Hospital in Anesthesiology Case
Arbitrator finds Anesthesia Department policy limiting House Officers to 2 sick days per year to be an academic matter and not covered by the HOA contract.
2024-02-27 at 11:27am
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HIPAA Policy Violations
Please remember your keystrokes are being audited.
2024-02-19 at 10:13am
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Come Get a Cookie!
Happy Valentine's Day, swing by the HOA lounge and pick up a free cookie on February 14.
2024-02-07 at 9:00am
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Pączki Day is Tuesday, February 13.
Uniquely Michigan, pronounced "Pownch-kee"
2024-02-07 at 8:00am
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Your Legal Rights
You are entitled to union representation at every participating site where you work, including the VA.
2024-02-01 at 8:00am
January 2024
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Automated Eats
Located in the old Subway area of the UH Cafe.
2024-01-16 at 12:59pm
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Your Mental Health
There is a program for you.
2024-01-15 at 9:00am
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The Parking Shuffle
Why all the changes?
2024-01-09 at 3:16pm
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Rent or Sell Your Houses and Apartments, Find a Roommate
Match Day is March 15th. Newly matched residents will be looking for housing. House Officers who have properties to sell or rent should list them on the HOA's housing website!
2024-01-03 at 10:15am
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T32 Grants And Your Taxes
Helpful guidance on how to navigate the tax implications when awarded an NIH Grant.
2024-01-01 at 8:20am
December 2023
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Kids Kare at Home
A service to consider.
2023-12-26 at 1:01pm
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Chief Resident Andrew Wong's Innovation Grant
Working toward better utilization of AI tools in clinical practice.
2023-12-21 at 8:29am
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Moonlighting for House Officers
The Collective Bargaining Agreement protects your right to moonlight internally and externally. GME policies dictate the availability of internal opportunities.
2023-12-18 at 10:00am
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Overflow Sleep Space in Taubman
When you need a place to sleep, this is an option.
2023-12-18 at 8:00am
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Too Tired to Drive Home?
Taxi, Lyft, and Uber
2023-12-18 at 7:36am
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Real-time Parking Availability
A new tool is available to aid in your search for a parking spot.
2023-12-11 at 2:00pm
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Your Holiday Bonus
Automatic, whether you work or not.
2023-12-11 at 12:10pm
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C&W Spaces
Three rooms in the Children's and Women's Hospital call room suite have been updated, including a workroom.
2023-12-11 at 10:00am
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In-service Training Exams
These count toward your educational and work hour totals.
2023-12-11 at 8:58am
November 2023
October 2023
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Short-term Disability Coverage
In case you didn't know, you do have it.
2023-10-31 at 9:02am
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Winners From LIVE
The online Halloween Costume Contest runs until November 6.
2023-10-30 at 9:00am
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Interviewing Applicants
What you should know.
2023-10-27 at 2:17pm
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Scrutinize Your Paystub
Monthly or periodic review through Wolverine Access is important.
2023-10-25 at 8:00am
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Patient Safety Reports
House Officers are ENCOURAGED and URGED to submit. Reports are not punitive and can be submitted anonymously.
2023-10-25 at 8:00am
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Insufficient Rest When Assigned At-Home Call
14 hours of release time provision.
2023-10-12 at 1:21pm
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Unused Access to the P3 and P5 Structures
Use it or your program might lose it!
2023-10-11 at 11:23am
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Trusted Financial Services
A financial services voluntary benefit is offered to house offers by Hantz Group.
2023-10-01 at 7:03am
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Your UM Retirement Plan
Fidelity and TIAA staff welcome check-ins and are available to present at didactics.
2023-10-01 at 7:02am
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Debt Management Counseling
Schedule an appointment with the Medical School Financial Aid Office.
2023-10-01 at 7:01am
September 2023
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New Rules for Scheduling
The new HOA contract has a few new rules regarding how schedules are made.
2023-09-14 at 8:00am
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Lattés Have Returned to the Lounge!
A new bean-to-cup coffee machine has been installed in the House Officer Lounge.
2023-09-14 at 7:00am
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Vacation Scheduling
Once approved, it cannot be unilaterally changed.
2023-09-06 at 8:29am
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Meal Allowances
Be vigilant about what you are owed.
2023-09-01 at 9:23am
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Impact Bargaining
You have a voice when new decisions impact the terms and conditions of your employment.
2023-09-01 at 7:00am
August 2023
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New Home?
Remember to update your address.
2023-08-30 at 7:46am
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Preventative Care and Personal Days
There are separate provisions for each.
2023-08-21 at 12:00pm
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ACGME Institutional Leave of Absence Policy.
Enforcement began on July 1, 2023.
2023-08-21 at 9:22am
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Parking is Strictly Enforced
Know the violations so you can avoid a costly ticket!
2023-08-01 at 12:08pm
July 2023
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House Officer Levels
Understanding how they are assigned.
2023-07-14 at 11:04am
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UH South Wellness Center
DO NOT add yourself to the waitlist!
2023-07-12 at 10:10am
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Why Paying Dues is Important
Stronger together!
2023-07-12 at 8:00am
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Pregnancy Discrimination
What you need to know.
2023-07-03 at 1:10pm
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Support MNA's- Safe Patient Care Act
HOA urges its members to sign a petition supporting the Safe Patient Care Act
2023-07-01 at 3:01pm
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Chief Resident Supplement
A guide to additional compensation.
2023-07-01 at 12:30pm
June 2023
May 2023
April 2023
February 2023
January 2023
December 2022
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House Officer Employment Status
When you rotate at other affiliated or participating sites you are still represented by the HOA.
2022-12-30 at 1:26pm
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Conflicts of Interest and or Commitment
Helpful examples.
2022-12-20 at 12:00pm
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HO Lounge
When visiting the HOA's Lounge, some things to consider...
2022-12-20 at 11:01am
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Release Days
Release days are not vacation days; remedy when you don't get a release day.
2022-12-05 at 7:04am
November 2022
October 2022
August 2022
July 2022
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Collective Bargaining Agreements
You can be compensated more, but not less.
2022-07-22 at 9:00am
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Travel Reimbursement and Mileage
Be timely in requesting your reimbursement.
2022-07-15 at 7:24am
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VA Remote Access
Don't let your access lapse.
2022-07-06 at 11:45am
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Grievances and Unfair Labor Practices (ULPs)
What triggers the union to file?
2022-07-04 at 9:08am
June 2022
May 2022
April 2022
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When Conversations Become Heated
Program Directors are not perfect. They have bad days, too.
2022-04-27 at 2:23pm
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Additional Service Requirements
You have a voice when changes are considered.
2022-04-05 at 12:07pm
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Additional Paid Time Off
In addition to vacation time, and paid sick days, you receive paid time off for preventative care and personal time.
2022-04-05 at 11:56am
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USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 Reimbursement
You get reimbursed when you take the exam AFTER your employment has commenced.
2022-04-05 at 8:45am
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Memorandum of Understanding
A settlement on future bargaining if another patient surge necessitates a change in the terms and conditions of your current employment.
2022-04-04 at 2:31pm
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HOA Lounge Refrigerator
Rules for use.
2022-04-04 at 11:07am
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Needlesticks
What should you do?
2022-04-01 at 1:44pm
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022
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White Coat Cleaning
Is your coat not so white anymore?
2022-01-05 at 11:02am
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Mike the Mover
Special rates for House Officers.
2022-01-03 at 11:00am
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Lactation Spaces for House Officers
University Hospital and C&W have dedicated house officer rooms. There is a lactation pod in the HOA Lounge.
2022-01-01 at 7:30am
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Breaking Down Discipline
From just cause to non-reappointment.
2022-01-01 at 7:04am
December 2021
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Phone Chargers for House Officer Use in the HOA Lounge
A quick charge station has been set up in the HOA lounge for the exclusive use of House Officers.
2021-12-31 at 12:00pm
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Haiku and Secure Chat
These applications are not a condition of employment.
2021-12-06 at 12:33pm
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Tenants and Landlords
Questions about renting in Michigan? This guide may help.
2021-12-01 at 12:00pm
November 2021
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Refrigerators
List of fridges available for house officers to use.
2021-11-23 at 9:00am
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Recharge Rooms
There are three rooms available to house officers to help them relax and reduce stress.
2021-11-22 at 5:00pm
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Pavilion Pitfalls
MM Administration ignores House Officer work environment in new hospital design.
2021-11-17 at 11:25am
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Disruptive and Deceiving Pages
We know this is a continuing problem.
2021-11-04 at 10:55am