U-M hosts first of two opioid summits with Harvard University

U-M Opioid Summit speakers, moderators, and performers.

On May 10, 2019, hundreds of stakeholders convened in Ypsilanti, Mich., for a day-long summit, " Opioids: Policy to Practice," to discuss evidence-based approaches to address the nation's opioid crisis as part of a joint University of Michigan/Harvard University initiative. More than 350 people attended the summit in person, while around 250 across the U.S. and beyond participated via live webstream. More than 1,000 summit-related tweets were sent by 182 users and were seen by more than 791,000 Twitter users, with more than 8 million total views. We are now producing enduring materials from the summit that will preserve the presentations and key discussions for future audiences (watch for announcements of their availability), while our partners at Harvard prepare for the follow-up summit on October 10, 2019.

Other recent news and research from U-M around opioids:

• As more veterans die of opioid overdoses, study shows need to focus beyond prescription opioids
• Opioid doctor and pharmacy "shoppers" may also shop at home
• Stark racial, financial divides found in opioid addiction treatment
• Eye doctors prescribe fewer opioids without compromising pain control

Improving population health through a nursing lens

Chris Friese, Ph.D., M.S., R.N., AOCN, FAAN, M.A., is the Elizabeth Tone Hosmer Professor of Nursing at the University of Michigan School of Nursing and a member of the Rogel Cancer Center at Michigan Medicine. Learn more about his work in measuring and improving the quality of care for patients with cancer, and using a nursing lens to improve population health.

Bell appointed to new committee: Best Practices in Assessing Mortality and Significant Morbidity Following Large-Scale Disasters 

Regents approve new faculty promotions

Numerous IHPI members received promotions at the May Regents meeting.

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Expert Q&A: Behavioral health services: how can supply meet increased demand?

Expert Q&A: Family-driven research to improve outcomes

Matt Davis, Ph.D., M.P.H., associate professor of nursing, was the recipient of the School of Nursing's 2019 Mae Edna Doyle Teacher of the Year award. The award recognizes excellence in evidence-based teaching, ability to stimulate and challenge students' intellectual capacity, and impact on students' professional lives.

Norton recognized for excellence in research

Four IHPI members -- Steven Katz, M.D., M.P.H., Sofia Merajver, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., Rafael Meza, Ph.D., and Bhramar Mukherjee, Ph.D., M.S., M.Stat. -- were named as part of the inaugural 2019 Rogel Scholars program. The program provides a new support mechanism for exceptional faculty dedicated to achieving impact on cancer prevention, patient outcomes and quality of life.

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IHPI faculty, staff and families give back to the community

IHPI colleagues, friends, and family members worked with Give365 on May 4 for a day of clean-up through the Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation volunteer and outreach program. Part of the day was spent helping to beautify Southeast Area Park (on Ellsworth at Platt) by cleaning up litter, spreading wood chips on the playground, and cutting back brush. A big thank you to all the volunteers.

Call for 2019 --- 20 IHPI Seminar Speakers

IHPI is seeking innovative presentations on health services research topics, studies, and programs for its upcoming Research Seminar Series. Presenters may include IHPI members, visiting faculty, policymakers, and others. Please offer your suggestions to Jason Wolfe by Monday, June 3.