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Last November, Will Wilborn was playing video games when he collapsed without warning. He has no memory of the event. His life partner, Shani, immediately called 911 and began CPR until first responders arrived 10 minutes later. They delivered two shocks with an AED, restoring Wilborn’s heartbeat before he was transferred to U-M Health. During his hospitalization, he experienced another cardiac arrest and received an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). The device would go on to shock his heart back to normal rhythm several times over the next week. “With survival rates from out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest below 10%, my story highlights the critical importance of rapid defibrillation — both external and internal,” Wilborn said. “I am forever grateful to everyone who played a role in keeping me here.” Click this link for answers to common CPR questions: https://michmed.org/JdreP And use this link to learn about how to use an AED: https://michmed.org/jjNQA

LIFESAVING AED: In April of 2025, Diane Constable’s heart stopped at the Ann Arbor Dog Training Club. Bystanders acted quickly, starting CPR and retrieving the club’s automated external defibrillator (AED). The shock was successful, and her pulse returned before first responders arrived. EMS determined Constable had a serious heart attack, and she was transferred to U-M Health where she later had two stents placed at the Frankel CVC. “If the club hadn’t invested in an AED, my outcome likely would have been very different,” she said. Constable and several other survivors, first responders and healthcare workers will be celebrated at an event on June 2 in Ann Arbor. Click this link for answers to common CPR questions: https://michmed.org/JdreP And use this link to learn about how to use an AED: https://michmed.org/jjNQA

We’re proud to share that our Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center has received accreditation from Corazon. This accreditation recognizes our commitment to delivering high-quality cardiac catheterization and life-saving PCI care, including 24/7 emergency coverage, rigorous quality review processes and outcomes that meet or exceed national standards. Thank you to the Emergency Department and other multidisciplinary teams across Michigan Medicine whose dedication and expertise made this achievement possible. To learn more about Cardiac Catheterizations at U-M Health, click this link: https://michmed.org/ZG8Rx

Application Deadline Extended to June 15th: There's still time to apply for the part-time or full-time HILS-Online M.S. program at the University of Michigan Medical School. This innovative degree will provide the skills and knowledge you need to supercharge your career and improve healthcare quality and safety at scale. Learn more and contact us with any questions: https://lnkd.in/d5f9MrPX

We're pleased to announce that Michigan Medicine has reached a contract agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, ensuring patients can access care from our academic health system providers. Click this link to learn more: https://michmed.org/72Z9X

Our CEO, David C. Miller, MD, MPH, writes in Crain's Detroit Business today about health care affordability. "Affordability in healthcare must be understood in the context of value," he writes. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dHs3z1

A supportive resource for patients navigating mental health. The updated Eisenberg Family Depression Center Toolkit offers accessible, easy-to-understand information to help individuals better understand their mental health, reflect on their experiences, and explore next steps. Designed with patients in mind, this resource provides a trusted starting point for learning and support. Resource here: https://michmed.org/DAYWZ #MentalHealth #PatientExperience #WellBeing #HealthEducation

NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch's death from sepsis has suddenly launched the condition into the spotlight. This offers an important chance for public awareness of sepsis symptoms, the importance of timely care, and the ongoing effort to improve treatment across the country and around the world. Read more about sepsis and our role in working to help as many people as possible survive it, with insights from the chief of our Division of Hospital Medicine, Dr. Stephanie Parks Taylor: https://michmed.org/MkKnx

Congratulations to Shruti Jolly MD MBA, on being named Medical Director of the Herbert-Herman Cancer Center at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, effective this fall. A longtime University of Michigan faculty member and respected oncology leader, Dr. Jolly brings deep experience in clinical strategy, statewide cancer collaboration, and patient-centered care. She has helped advance multidisciplinary oncology programs across Michigan and is passionate about expanding access, innovation, and coordinated cancer care throughout the region. We look forward to her leadership in this exciting next chapter for cancer services at UM Health-Sparrow.

Prioritizing mental well-being this Memorial Day weekend. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about mental health and its impact across all stages of life. This holiday weekend offers an opportunity to pause and engage with meaningful resources. Michigan Medicine podcasts provide accessible insights into important topics, including breaking down mental health, bipolar disorder, addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia: - Breaking Down Mental Health: https://michmed.org/4NRvN - Living with Bipolar Disorder & The Science of Addiction: https://michmed.org/W38eA - Minding Memory: Exploring Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Types of Dementia: https://michmed.org/kNKPq Whether at home or traveling, these resources can support reflection, learning, and ongoing conversations around mental health. #MentalHealthAwareness #Healthcare #WellBeing #MichiganMedicine