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The scope of health care provided to the community is as diverse as Washtenaw County itself. Physicians, nurses, public health practioners, dentists, social workers and students from the health professions are working with young and old, the homeless, young athletes, teens, the mentally ill and international residents, all with the objective of building healthier lives.

Athletic Mouthguards

Dental students, in conjunction with School of Dentistry faculty, provide service clinics each fall for young people interested in having an athletic mouthguard made for use in a variety of sports. Customized mouthguards are made and fitted on-site.
Phone: (734) 647-4450
Email: djfas@umich.edu

Cancer AnswerLine

The Cancer AnswerLine is a toll-free number staffed by
experienced cancer nurses who provide information on cancer
issues, including prevention, risk reduction, warning signs,
detection methods, treatment options, clinical trials, support
services, provider referrals and appointment scheduling. This
service is offered by the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Phone: 1-800-865-1125
Web: http://www.cancer.med.umich.edu/answer.htm
Email: Cancer-Center-Webmaster@med.umich.edu

Cancer AnswerNights

Cancer AnswerNights, community education programs open to the public, are held in the spring and fall of each year. U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center experts speak on a range of topics - everything from prevention and detection to treatment and survivorship. The programs are free.
Phone: 800-865-1125
Web: http:www.cancer.med.umich.edu/learn/canansnight.htm
Email: msolvay@umich.edu

Cancer Center Speakers' Bureau

Experts from the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center are available to speak on a broad range of cancer prevention, treatment and research topics.
Phone: (734) 936-9583
Web: http://www.cancer.med.umich.edu/learn/speakersbureau.htm
Email: msolvay@umich.edu

Chelsea Retirement Community

Physicians from the Department of Family Medicine visit the Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea weekly. A member of the Department of Family Medicine serves as the retirement community's medical director.
Phone: (734) 475-4484
Web: http://www.med.umich.edu/fammed
Email: jpeggs@med.umich.edu, lscobb@med.umich.edu

Community-Based Public Health

The Office of Community-Based Public Health provides a wide range of projects and activities linking School of Public Health students and faculty with community organizations, health departments, other health-related groups and government agencies. Past projects have included local planning for HIV/ AIDS prevention and services, development of community health profiles and understanding and improving minority health in Michigan.
Phone: (734) 936-0936
Web: http://www.sph.umich.edu/cbph/
Email: ocbph@umich.edu

Community Dental Center

Quality dental care is offered at this Ann Arbor clinic to people limited by finances, physical conditions or other factors. The Center is a non-profit program jointly sponsored by the City of Ann Arbor and the University. Medicaid is accepted, and financial assistance is available for people with low to moderate incomes.
Phone: (734) 998-9640
Web:http://communitydental.dent.umich.edu/
Email: dorisja@umich.edu

Corner Health Center

Prenatal care, general medical and pediatric care, contraception and crisis intervention are provided, in part, by the Department of Family Medicine at the Corner Health Center in Ypsilanti. The Center is an independent, non-profit health and education facility that serves patients 12 to 21 years of age and their children.
Phone: (734) 484-3600
Web: http://www.cornerhealth.org/contact.html
Email: jchesler@umich.edu

DrinkWise

DrinkWise is for people with mild to moderate alcohol problems who want to eliminate the negative consequences of their drinking. It is an educational program that helps people eliminate drinking problems by reducing drinking or stopping altogether.
Phone: (734) 975-4463 or 1-800-222-5145
Web: http://www.med.umich.edu/drinkwise/

Faith In Action

Members of the Department of Family Medicine provide medical
consultation and assistance to people served by Ann Arbor's Faith
in Action. Faith In Action is a free clinic that provides medical
care to those in need.
Phone: (734) 475-1321
Web: http://www.fiavolunteers.org/programs/index.cfm
Email: jpeggs@umich.edu

Fitness for Youth

Sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan in concert with the Department of Kinesiology, IFFY is designed to improve the health levels of children using vigorous aerobic exercise and health-related information. Teachers are trained to use FEY' methods and students are coached on setting and achieving goals, and learning self-discipline and personal responsibility.
Phone: (734) 936-3084
Web: http://www.fitnessforyouth.umich.edu/
Email: ffy@umich.edu

Fitness Over Fifty Video/DVD

A VHS tape or DVD (compatible with most DVD players) specifically designed for seniors that can help achieve a higher degree of well-being. It will add life to your years!
In combination with sensible eating habits, performing either the beginner or advanced workout parts of the tape at least three times a week can help you:

Achieve a higher degree of well-being
Improve your flexibility and cardiovascular fitness
Give you a more energetic approach to everyday tasks

Phone: (734) 763.2462
Web: http://www.umich.edu/~hmrc/Products.html
Order Online: Fitness Over Fifty
Email:hmrc-contact@umich.edu

Hope Clinic

U-M Department of Family Medicine physicians, under the guidance of the Clinic's Director, Daniel D. Heffernan, M.D., provide medical care and education to those served by Ann Arbor's Hope Clinic. Dental, food bank, and laundry services are also available.
Phone: (734) 484-2989
Web: http://www.thehopeclinic.org/
Email: info@thehopeclinic.org

Japanese Family Health Program

The Japanese Family Health Program provides comprehensive health care services to Japanese-speaking patients in the Ann Arbor - Detroit area. Through this program, a network of specialists and sub-specialists familiar with the Japanese language and culture focus on the delivery of primary care services, including child birth and family planning; general and preventive care of newborns, children, and adolescents, men, and women; the Employee and Family Health Program; mental health; and minor surgery.
Phone: (734) 998-7122
Web: http://www.med.umich.edu/jfhp/
Email: sdascola@med.umich.edu

Mended Hearts, Inc.

Volunteers from Mended Hearts, Inc. support people with heart ailments and their families. Volunteers make hospital visits and provide education to patients and their families. Mended Hearts is a local chapter of a national non-profit organization; it is endorsed by the U-M Health System's Heart Care Program.
Phone: (734) 936-9424
Web: http://www.mendedhearts.org/
Email: umhs.volunteer@umich.edu

M-Fit Health Promotion Division

A variety of health promotion services and programs are available to businesses and organizations through the Division. Educational materials, health and fitness screenings and a lending library are among the offerings.
Phone: (734) 975-3047 Web: http://www.med.umich.edu/mfit/programs/communityoutreach/index.htm
Email: jdurusse@umich.edu

Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

The Community Outreach Education Program of the Center plans, implements, and evaluates community outreach educational programs on Alzheimer's disease. The program's work is tailored to meet the needs of targeted communities.
Phone: (734) 764-2190
Web: http://sitemaker.med.umich.edu/madrc
Email: neuro-ADresearch@med.umich.edu

Migrant Health Care Clinic

Migrant workers receive primary and urgent medical care services on the DuRussel Potato Farm in Manchester. Medical residents and faculty from the Department of Family Medicine volunteer their services, providing urgent and well child care, gynecology and prenatal services, and acute, chronic, and preventive care to adults.
Phone: (734) 998-7120 x 340
Email: prodgers@umich.edu

Planned Parenthood

Members of the Department of Family Medicine provide
consultation and patient care to men and women seeking the
services of Planned Parenthood in Ann Arbor. Services include
birth control, vasectomies, AIDS testing and checkups for sexually
transmitted diseases. Individuals interested in volunteering for this program are encouraged to contact Planned Parenthood.
Phone: (734) 973-0710

Public Health Community Service Learning Day

Community organizations and agencies meet with faculty and students from the School of Public Health during this annual service learning fair. Organizations can obtain technical assistance with community projects.
Phone: (734) 936-0932
Web: http://www.sph.umich.edu/cbph/
Email: rbayer@umich.edu

Sports Physicals/Sporting Event Medical Coverage(Family Medicine)

Annual sports physicals are offered to students in area public school systems by the University's Department of Family Medicine. The program also offers classroom education and onfield medical care for public school athletic events.
Phone: (734) 998-7120 x 340
Web: http://www.med.umich.edu/fammed
Email: sdascola@med.umich.edu

Trail's Edge Camp for Ventilator Dependent Children

Medically fragile children requiring ventilator support may attend Trail's Edge Camp, a summer camp staffed by volunteers and funded through grants and donations allowing children to attend for free. Along with providing a summer camp experience for youngsters, families are given six days of respite.
Phone: (734) 763-2420
Email: mdekeon@umich.edu
Web: http://www.umich.edu/~tecamp/

U of M Health System Volunteer Programs (UMHS Volunteer Services

Volunteers from the U-M Health System deliver meals to the homebound, offer counseling to senior citizens about housing, provide information about nutrition to the community, assist visitors in the gift shop and visit hospital patients. Volunteers provide services which help bridge the gap between hospital and home.
Phone: (734) 936-4327
Web: http://www.med.umich.edu/chs/vol/volserv.html
Email: umhs.volunteer@umich.edu

U-M TeleCare

Health education, prevention and U-M Health System information is available through TeleCare, a free 24-hour information service. More than 2,000 pre-recorded messages covering clinical services, tests and procedures, prescription drugs, mental health, women's health, heart care, cancer care, sexually transmitted diseases and primary care are available.
Phone: (800) 742-2300
Email: laersk@umich.edu
Web: http://www.med.umich.edu/prmc/telecare.htm

Wellness Center - Ypsilanti East Middle School

Physicals, immunizations, counseling and dental screenings are offered at the Wellness Center, a program staffed by the Department of Family Medicine. All students are eligible for services regardless of their ability to pay.
Phone: (734) 714-1409
Email: sdascola@umich.edu

Women's Health Resource Center

Women's health information, including free videos, pamphlets and books, is available from the center. The center also offers speakers for community events and community education programs.
Phone: (734) 936-8886
Web: http://www.med.umich.edu/whp/whrc/
Email: djsmth@med.umich.edu

James Kosteva, Director
Office of Community Relations
Fleming Administration Building, 503 Thompson Street,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1340
(734) 764-7901 Fax (734) 764-3316