Integrative Family Medicine Program

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Philanthropy News

Mindful gift supports patient well-being

Bob and Debbie Merion are helping share mindfulness-based stress reduction with patients in Michigan Medicine's Integrative Family Medicine Program.
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Philanthropy News

Shipt gift helps address food insecurity

A gift from Shipt supports Michigan Medicine's Tammy Chang, M.D., MPH, in developing Nutrition Value Pathways to expand access to Food is Medicine programs and help address food insecurity.
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Health Lab Podcast

Talking end-of-life planning at the holidays

It may seem odd to talk about end-of-life planning at this time of year. But seizing the opportunity while the family is together can save heartaches and misunderstanding later.
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Health Lab

5 things to know about using marijuana while pregnant or breastfeeding

Michigan Medicine obstetric and pediatrics specialists share key information about marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Health Lab

Despite policy confusion, vaccines for flu, COVID still strongly recommended

With misinformation and shifting policies around vaccines circulate, Michigan Medicine experts agree that the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines protect against the worse health outcomes.
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Health Lab

Do you really need 10,000 steps a day?  

A Michigan Medicine doctor talks about whether or not you need 10,000 steps a day.