Panacea Fall 2021
Read our cover story featuring Assistant Professor Sheria Robinson-Lane and see how her focus on messaging strategy moved her important research on COVID-19 health disparities into the spotlight of state and national policymakers. In honor of Veterans Day this November, we shine a light on U-M School of Nursing faculty collaborating to improve health care for veterans by creating enhanced VR educational tools for students. Read these stories and more in the latest edition of Panacea.
Healthcare's Great Communicators
Assistant Professor Sheria Robinson-Lane understands it’s going to take sustained engagement for her work to shape systemic solutions, and new conversations can start with a simple message that’s helped guide her career.
Q&A with Dean Hurn
Dean Hurn discusses topics ranging from the art and science of advocacy to innovation in nursing with alumna Julie Cooney, a leader in clinical operations innovation.
Alum's Endowed Scholarship Helps Michigan Nurses Effect Change
The Denise Shough Jacob Endowed Scholarship provides financial support for first-generation students from Detroit, opening new doors for a diverse group of Michigan Nurses.
Virtual Education for Veterans Health
A collaborative project utilizing immersive technology can enhance nursing education and improve health care for military veterans.
Making a Difference for Small-Town Care
Alumna Ashley Tupper never gave up her dream to make quality care more accessible for rural communities.
How to Save a Life
As a bone marrow donor, BSN senior Riley Zick helped save the life of a stranger thousands of miles away.