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HEALTH CARE

University of Michigan Health System

Address 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor 48109
Emergency department 936–6666
General information 936–6641
Patient information 936–4000
Physician referral (800) 211–8181
Website www.med.umich.edu

Directions: The main UMHS campus, home to the three hospitals and the Taubman, Cancer, and Cardiovascular Centers, is accessible from Fuller Rd., Maiden Ln., Glen Ave., or Observatory St. AATA bus routes 1U, 2, 4, 12U, and 14 serve UMHS. From the west, take I-94 exit 172 and follow Jackson Rd. It becomes Huron St.; turn left (north) at Glen Ave., which becomes Fuller Rd., and turn right onto E. Medical Center Dr. From the southeast, take Washtenaw Ave. into town, turn right on Observatory St., and turn right on E. Medical Center Dr. From US-23, take exit 39 (Geddes Rd.), go west (Geddes becomes Fuller Rd.), and turn left on E. Medical Center Dr. The East Medical Campus, located on Plymouth Road east of US-23, includes three major outpatient buildings. UMHS clinics are also clustered at Domino’s Farms on Earhart Rd., and in the Briarwood Mall area.

Description: UMHS includes the U-M Medical School. U-M hospitals provide educational, clinical, and research facilities for students and faculty. More than 2,900 physicians, including residents and interns, and more than 3,300 nurses handle more than 42,000 admissions and 1.7 million outpatient visits each year. UMHS researchers receive more than $342 million in research grants each year, allowing the health system to offer new and experimental treatments. Medical students participate in care under the supervision of faculty physicians. To find out how to participate in clinical research, call (877) 536–4243 or visit www.umengage.org.

Parking and shuttle service: On the central medical campus, the main parking deck for patients and visitors (Parking A), is always open. It is off E. Medical Center Dr. next to the Taubman Center and the main entrance to University Hospital and is connected to the Women’s and Mott Children’s hospitals, whose main entrance is under construction until 2011. The new Cardiovascular Center has a garage (Parking C) below street level that is always open and is accessible from the corner of Ann and Observatory. A smaller patient parking deck (Parking B), adjacent to the Comprehensive Cancer Center, is open Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–11 p.m. and Sat. 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Patient and visitor parking tickets may be validated inside the hospital to obtain reduced parking rates of $1 for the first hour with a maximum of $2 per exit for each 24 hours. Valet parking is free at the emergency entrance, and available for $5/day at the main entrance of Taubman Center/University Hospital; the Cardiovascular Center and the Cancer Center; hours vary; call 936–6641 for information. Major facilities are served by two free U-M buses: the UMHS Intercampus Shuttle (runs every 20 minutes, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.) and the Mitchell-Glazier bus (runs every 10 minutes, 5:45 a.m.–7 p.m.). Additional bus route and parking information is available at pts.umich.edu. Parking is free at the East Medical Campus and other satellite clinic locations.

For information 24 hours a day, including directions, parking advice, and information on specific hospitals and organ donation, call the UMHS information desk at 936–6641 or visit www.med.umich.edu/1toolbar/visinfo.htm.




MAJOR FACILITIES & PROGRAMS

Facilities are on the UMHS campus unless otherwise noted. For chemical dependency, mental illness, and other specialized treatment programs, click below and scroll to Health Services for selections.


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C. S. Mott Children's Hospital

A 240-bed pediatric hospital ranked in the top tier nationally. Surgical suite with nine operating rooms, a 15-bed psychiatry unit, and an ambulatory care network at 30 additional locations statewide. Nationally known for comprehensive cancer, heart, and surgical programs. A new hospital is under construction and scheduled to open in mid-2011. www.med.umich.edu/mott


936–4000


Cardiovascular Center

New 48-bed center with eight operating rooms, 13 procedure rooms, extensive outpatient care, diagnostic facilities, lending library and resource center, and heart-healthy cafe. Main entrance is at the corner of Ann and Observatory. contactcvc@umich.edu, www.umcvc.org


(888) 287–1082


Comprehensive Cancer Center

Diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and research for a variety of cancers. Multidisciplinary clinics treat breast, prostate, head and neck, lung, and skin cancers, leukemia, and lymphoma, among others. All cancer clinics are in this center. www.mcancer.org


Cancer AnswerLine: (800) 865–1125


Depression Center and Outpatient Psychiatry

Offers comprehensive outpatient care and support services for depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and all psychiatric disorders. Emergency and inpatient psychiatric facilities for children, teens, and adults are provided at the main medical center. www.depressioncenter.org; www.med.umich.edu/psych

Rachel Upjohn Building, 4250 Plymouth
Appointments: 936-4400; Psychiatric emergencies: 936-5900


Emergency Department

Offers adult, pediatric, and psychiatric emergency services to more than 75,000 patients every year. Operates the three helicopters and jet of the Survival Flight air ambulance. Entrance off E. Medical Center Dr.; follow the signs. www.med.umich.edu/em


936–6666


Holden Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Treats newborns and infants who need extra care for premature birth or medical issues. 40-bed intensive care nursery. Lactation program. www.med.umich.edu/nicu


763–4109


Kellogg Eye Center

Outpatient eye care, surgery, education, and clinical research. Patients are referred by ophthalmologists or make their own appointments. www.kellogg.umich.edu

1000 Wall St. [map]
763–8122


MedSport

Programs in sports medicine. Comprehensive fitness assessments available. medsport@umich.edu, www.med.umich.edu/medsport

24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr., 930–7400, and at the A2Ice3, 2121 Oak Valley, 998–8600. [map]


Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center

Outpatient and inpatient services include diagnosis, intensive insulin therapy, education, clinical services, and treatment of diabetes and related endocrine and metabolic disorders. Encompasses most diabetes care and research at U-M, including the Michigan Diabetes Research & Training Center. diabetes@umich.edu, www.med.umich.edu/diabetes


763–0177


Sleep Disorders Center

Provides diagnoses and treatment for patients of all ages who have problems with their sleep or level of alertness. Overnight sleep testing is performed at two locations: in the MedInn building on the main medical campus, and in the KMS building on South State St. south of I-94. An outpatient clinic is held in the MedInn building. www.med.umich.edu/neuro/sleeplab/


936-9068


Taubman Health Care Center

UMHS’s primary outpatient facility, it houses more than 120 primary and specialty care clinics and is connected to the University Hospital. To make an appointment call the U-M Physician Referral Service, (800) 211–8181.




Travel and Immunization Clinic

Nurses available Tues. & Thurs. to provide comprehensive travelers’ health services including vaccinations. Call for appointment Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–4 p.m.


763–7329


Turner Geriatric Clinic

Outpatient facility providing comprehensive treatment and evaluation, social work, and outreach services to people age 60 & over. Provides primary care or coordinates with existing care. Operates the Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth, which offers learning and support programs. Publishes Where to Turn, a comprehensive resource guide to services for older adults in Washtenaw County (available free online). www.med.umich.edu/geriatrics/

East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics Center, 4260 Plymouth
764–6831, (877) 865–2167. Social work: 764–2556


U-M Health Centers

Call (800) 211–8181 for appointments at U-M-operated outpatient health centers in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Ypsilanti, Dexter, Saline, Canton, Livonia, Brighton, and Howell. Clinics offer primary care and specialty care services, are open by appointment, and serve patients with many insurance plans. Many have lab and X-ray capabilities and offer evening and weekend hours. To find the closest service, use the map at www.med.umich.edu/healthcenters




University Hospital

UMHS’s primary adult medical and surgical hospital has 550 beds and houses operating rooms and some outpatient services. Visiting hours daily 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Intensive care unit visiting hours depend on patient status.


936–4000


Women's Hospital

Obstetric care for normal and high-risk pregnancies. Specialized outpatient gynecological services include in-vitro fertilization, prenatal diagnostics, genetics counseling, oncology, and urology. www.med.umich.edu/womens


936–4000


 
 
 

 

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