Julie Halpert

Ann Arbor-based journalist.
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What comes after
A devastating loss sparked the creation of a supportive safe place for those dealing with mental health issues.
Medicine at Michigan
What Comes After
A newfound purpose in the wake of a suicide
Medicine at Michigan
The “Lung Backpack” and the Chance to Replace Failing Lungs
A new device engenders hope for children with lung failure
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‘Lung Backpack’ Could Give Young Patients Mobility and Time to Heal
Under development at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, the pediatric artificial lung could offer new hope for treating children with lung failure.
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How Telemedicine Can Be a Key Lifeline After Surgery
Some post-surgical patients can benefit from virtual appointments with a smartphone. Michigan Medicine is using the technology for this population.
 Senait Fisseha, M.D., J.D. at Gandhi Memorial Hospital
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Empowering Local Doctors to Expand Women’s Health Care in Ethiopia
Read about how one U-M professor is leading a medical training transformation and empowering local doctors in Ethiopia to help expand women's health care.