Introducing sign language view, a new meeting experience in #MicrosoftTeams designed for the Deaf/hard-of-hearing community to keep interpreters and other signers front and center on calls. Learn how we're working to make meetings more inclusive: msft.it/6017dxooD

“People are priced out of being able to take care of themselves," says Michelle Litchman, PhD, FNP U of Utah Nursing University of Utah Health who led one of the only studies on the subject. The high cost of diabetes drugs has led to a flourishing black market via NBC News nbcnews.com/health/health-…

If you're deaf or hard of hearing and use a stethoscope, please take this survey by the top guru of amplified stethscopes, Dr. Sam Atcherson, PhD. Would go a long way to improving their use. Pic from AMPHL website. redcap.link/uy3ou3ru

If you are ASL fluent and awesome to work with, check out or Program Manager position. Help support of body of work that will improve care for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals who have diabetes. employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-city…

1/3 CON Summer Camp applications are now open!📷 Join University of Utah College of Nursing faculty, staff, alumni, and students for an exciting introduction to nursing and health care! The college is hosting its second annual youth summer camp wherein campers will:

Huge congratulations to @merijanetran on defending her dissertation! Her research helps us understand health insurance literacy across informal caregivers and HCPs. What an honor to be on her committee alongside ASanchezBirkheadPhD Nancy A. Allen PhD Eli Iacob & Richard Nelson. U of Utah Nursing

Michelle Litchman, PhD, FNP Deaf citizen scientists pointed out regional ASL differences, plus a need for multiple ways to sign insulin delivery, for example, so Michelle Litchman, PhD, FNP and team created an ASL glossary of diabetes terms. This is #RebelHealth - Solvers working with Champions, patient-led innovation.

I'm collecting examples of patient-, survivor-, and caregiver-led companies and organizations as a tip list for investors, leaders, and policymakers who want to level up their health care game: susannahfox.com/patient-led-in…

We hosted our dedicated University of Utah Health community Red Butte Garden for screenings of Academy Award-winning film CODA and documentary The Language of Care. Michelle Litchman, PhD, FNP discussed efforts to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps to improve care for deaf patients. uofuhealth.utah.edu/languageofcare

A new PhD started today. She asked for general advice for the first few months. This was my advice: 1. Don’t work evenings or weekends 2. Don’t aim to prove yourself (to me), I’m already convinced of your capacities 3. Go for a walk when things dazzle you (1/3)

Interested in the #BettyIreneMooreNurseFellows program at UC Davis Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing? Heather M Young is hosting informational webinars on Sept. 22, Oct. 13 and Nov. 3. Sign up at bit.ly/BIMFNLI #nursingscience

Thank you to Ira, Diana, and D. from NPR Science Friday for making the interview such great experience for Tamiko and I! The chat and Q&A were buzzing. The show will be condensed for radio and will air on NPR Science Friday in the upcoming weeks. #BettyIreneMooreNurseFellows

It's great to hear Michelle Litchman, PhD, FNP U of Utah Nursing University of Utah Health and Tamiko Rafeek explaining their important work improving health care for the Deaf community with Ira Flatow Science Friday! sciencefriday.com/segments/deaf-… Don't miss Language of Care, a short film on the research youtube.com/watch?v=YoSk7X…

The Language of Care - a film that tells the story of how Deaf Diabetes Can Together is creating solutions for health equity in the Deaf community. Nearly 40 million people in the us live with diabetes, majority of Deaf people with diabetes do not have equal access to health care

Further national dissemination of Michelle Litchman, PhD, FNP's impactful work to advocate for equitable health care for those who are Deaf. U of Utah Nursing NPR

Thank you Science Friday for having me and Tamiko on your show! We are excited to be delivering our intervention, Deaf Diabetes Can Together, directly in ASL. If you are Deaf, have diabetes, and want to learn more about our program, please reach out to [email protected]

Make sure to catch NPR’s Science Friday. @michlitch from U of Utah Nursing joined the national radio broadcast to talk about her research through Deaf Diabetes Can Together, a program striving to create solutions for health equity in the Deaf community. bit.ly/46XtHIq

🥳 Huge congratulations to Dr. Engh (Eileen Engh) for passing her dissertation defense focused on the lifecycle of rare disease organizations! It was an honor to serve on your committee alongside Katherine Sward (chair) Lauri Linder Barb Wilson + Marshall Summar.

We are excited to announce our 2025 UofU Diabetes Postdoctoral Rising Stars in Metabolism Symposium! This is truly a unique opportunity to network, present your research, and enjoy the breathtaking views that Salt Lake City has to offer. Deadline is May 15th, 2025. Please share!