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An Ann Arbor doctor is being credited with research that could change the way oxygen levels are registered for people of color. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

It has been said, “Change starts at home.” That’s the idea behind the upcoming 2023 Community Equity Challenge. The challenge is put forth by the United Way of Washtenaw County and seeks to help us educate ourselves about implicit bias and the challenges to equity, diversity, and inclusion. WEMU's David Fair talks with Michigan Medicine training manager, Ellen-Copeland Brown, about her experiences with the challenge and the difference it has made in how she approaches life and work.

Nurses at the University of Michigan have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new, four-year contract agreement by a 95% margin. WEMU’s David Fair has more on the new deal with Michigan Medicine.

A tentative contract agreement has been reached between some 6,200 nurses at Michigan Medicine and the university administration. That means a threatened strike has been averted. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has the details.

The nurses at the University of Michigan continue to negotiate with university leadership with a strike possibility remaining on the table. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has more.

The nurses at the University of Michigan have voted to authorize their union’s bargaining team to call for a strike. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Frustrated bargainers representing some 6,200 nurses at Michigan Medicine are asking the nurses to authorize a strike. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.

The union representing some 6,200 nurses at Michigan Medicine are taking U-M to court, trying to force them to bargain on a particular issue. WEMU's Cathy Shafran explains.

When you, or a loved one, has to have surgery, environmental protections are probably the last thing on your mind. But it is an issue that needs to be addressed. As much as 8-10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the country emanate from medical facilities. Michigan Medicine is looking to significantly cut down its impacts while continuing to providing crucial care services. Dr. George Mashour is chair of Michigan Medicine's anesthesiology department, and he joined WEMU's David Fair to explain the process of identifying and implementing solutions.

The union representing some 6,000 Michigan Medicine nurses are planning an information picket Saturday to address stalled contract talks. WEMU's Cathy Shafran has more.