Human Health & Well-being

Human Health and Well-Being

Transforming Well-Being Across Campus and Community

At the University of Michigan, we believe health and well-being are fundamental human rights. Period.

We also believe our university is uniquely positioned to advance well-being as a collaborative partner with communities locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

Five Areas of Focus

We can only be the Leaders and Best when we feel our best. And we feel our best together.

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  • A Vibrant, Health-Conscious Culture

    Embed well-being into the culture of the university, from systems and policies all the way to programs and resources.

  • Mental Health and Whole-Person Well-Being

    Prioritize mental health/whole-person well-being as foundational to effective learning, work, and care delivery.

  • Health Equity and Community Well-Being

    Leverage U-M’s strengths with community-defined priorities to promote health equity on campus and beyond.

  • Interprofessional Health Science Education & Practice and the Healthcare Workforce of the Future

    Engage learners, practitioners, and health system partners across all campuses as co-creators towards common goals.

  • Innovation in Health Sciences Research, Healthcare Delivery,  and Health Technology & Policy

    Generate new knowledge and discoveries in basic, translational, and applied health services research that transcends traditional boundaries.

Events

Join conversations, workshops, and gatherings across Michigan that explore how our health and well-being. Find events that may spark curiosity and connect communities.

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University of Michigan faculty and staff stretching at the Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Be Well in the Big House

Michigan Stadium @ 7:00pm

On September 17, celebrate the year of "Human Health & Well-Being" with hundreds of your colleagues at Michigan Stadium! Get moving on the field of the Big…

Look to Michigan

Look to Michigan is the defining research university, advancing knowledge in enduring service to humanity, the planet and the public good.

Over the next 10 years, Look To Michigan will make demonstrable advancements in five defined areas of impact. Human Health & Well-being is one of those areas.

Learn more about the Look to Michigan campaign and it’s impact areas.