City Guide
University of Michigan Health System
Address 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor 48109
Emergency department 936-6666
General information 936-6641
Patient information 936-4000
Physician referral (800) 211-8181
Website www.med.umich.edu
Directions: The main UMHS medical campus and hospitals are accessible from Fuller Rd., Maiden Ln., Glen Ave., or Observatory St. AATA bus routes 1U, 2, 4, 12UM, and 14 serve UMHS. From the west, take I-94 exit 172 and follow Jackson Rd. It becomes Huron St.; turn left (north) at Glen Ave., which becomes Fuller Rd., and turn right onto E. Medical Center Dr. From the southeast, take Washtenaw Ave. into town, turn right on Observatory St., and turn right on E. Medical Center Dr. From US-23, take exit 39 (Geddes Rd.), go west (Geddes becomes Fuller Rd.), and turn left on E. Medical Center Dr. The East Medical Campus, on Plymouth Rd. east of US-23, includes three major outpatient buildings. Satellite locations operated by UMHS are located throughout the city and county.
Description: UMHS includes the U-M Medical School. U-M hospitals and outpatient centers provide educational, clinical, and research facilities for students and faculty. More than 3,000 physicians, including residents and interns, and more than 3,300 nurses handle more than 42,000 admissions and 1.7 million outpatient visits each year. UMHS researchers receive more than $412 million in research grants each year, allowing the health system to offer new and experimental treatments. Medical students, residents, and nursing students participate in care under the supervision of faculty physicians. To find out how to participate in clinical research, call (877) 536-4243 or visit www.umengage.org.
Parking and shuttle service: The main parking deck for patients and visitors (Parking A), always open, is off E. Medical Center Dr. next to the Taubman Center and the main entrance to University Hospital and is connected to Women’s Hospital and C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital. The Cardiovascular Center has a garage (Parking C) below street level that is always open and accessible from the intersection of Ann and Observatory sts. A smaller patient parking deck (Parking B), adjacent to the Comprehensive Cancer Center, is open Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sat. 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Patient and visitor parking tickets may be validated inside the hospital to obtain reduced rates of $1 for the first hour with a maximum of $2 per exit for each 24 hours. Valet parking is free at the emergency entrance and available for $5/day at the main entrance of Taubman Center / University Hospital, the Cardiovascular Center, and the Comprehensive Cancer Center; hours vary; call 936-6641 for information. Major facilities are served by two free U-M buses: the UMHS Intercampus Shuttle (runs every 20 minutes, 6 a.m.-7 p.m.) and the Mitchell-Glazier bus (runs every 10 minutes, 5:45 a.m.-8 p.m.).
For information, on directions, parking, and specific hospitals and other topics, visit www.med.umich.edu/1toolbar/visinfo.htm
MAJOR FACILITIES & PROGRAMS
Facilities are on the UMHS campus unless otherwise noted. For chemical dependency, mental illness, and other specialized treatment programs, click below and scroll to Health Services for selections.
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Autism & Communication Disorders Center
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, intervention, and consultation to schools and therapists and other professionals, as well as training and resources for families. Runs social skills groups for young people ages 5-7, ages 9-12 (boys and girls in separate groups), and ages 13-18, and for adults. www.umaccweb.com1111 E. Catherine [map]
936-8600
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
240-bed pediatric hospital. Surgical suite with nine operating rooms, a 15-bed psychiatry unit, and an ambulatory care network at 30 additional locations statewide. Nationally known for comprehensive cancer, heart, and surgical programs. www.med.umich.edu/mott
936-4000
Cardiovascular Center
New 48-bed center with eight operating rooms, 13 procedure rooms, extensive outpatient care, diagnostic facilities, lending library and resource center, and heart-healthy cafe. Main entrance at Ann and Observatory. contactcvc@umich.edu, www.umcvc.org
(888) 287-1082
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and research for a variety of cancers. Multidisciplinary clinics treat breast, prostate, head and neck, lung, and skin cancers, plus leukemia and lymphoma, among others. All cancer clinics are in this center. www.mcancer.org
Cancer AnswerLine: (800) 865-1125
Depression Center and Outpatient Psychiatry
Interdisciplinary center dedicated to treatment, research, education, and public policy in depressive and bipolar illnesses. Clinics, speakers bureau, workshops, support groups, lending library. www.depressioncenter.org; www.med.umich.edu/psychRachel Upjohn Building, 4250 Plymouth
(800) 475-6424
Emergency Department
Offers adult, pediatric, and psychiatric emergency services to more than 75,000 patients every year. Operates the three helicopters and jet of the Survival Flight air ambulance. Entrance off E. Medical Center Dr. www.med.umich.edu/em
936-6666. Psychiatric emergencies: 936-5900
Geriatrics Center
Outpatient facility providing comprehensive treatment and evaluation, social work, and outreach services to people age 60 & over. Provides primary care or coordinates with existing care. Operates the Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth, which offers learning and support programs. Publishes Where to Turn, a comprehensive resource guide to services for older adults in Washtenaw County (available free online). www.med.umich.edu/geriatricsEast Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics Center, 4260 Plymouth
764-6831, (877) 865-2167. Social work: 764-2556.
Holden Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Treats newborns and infants who need extra care for premature birth or medical issues. 40-bed intensive care nursery. Lactation program. www.med.umich.edu/nicu
763-4109
Kellogg Eye Center
Outpatient eye care, surgery, education, and clinical research. Patients referred by ophthalmologists or make own appointments. www.kellogg.umich.edu1000 Wall [map]
763-8122
MedSport
Programs in sports medicine. Comprehensive fitness assessments available. medsport@umich.edu, www.med.umich.edu/medsport24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr., 930-7400, and at the A2Ice3, 2121 Oak Valley, 998-8600. [map]
Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center
Outpatient and inpatient services include diagnosis, intensive insulin therapy, education, clinical services, and treatment of diabetes and related endocrine and metabolic disorders. Encompasses most diabetes care and research at U-M, including the Michigan Diabetes Research & Training Center. diabetes@umich.edu, www.med.umich.edu/diabetes
763-0177
Sleep Disorders Center
Provides diagnoses and treatment for patients of all ages who have problems with their sleep or level of alertness. Overnight sleep testing is performed at the Med Inn or in the KMS building on S. State. Outpatient clinic at the Med Inn. www.med.umich.edu/neuro/sleeplab
936-9068
Taubman Health Care Center
UMHS’s primary outpatient facility, Taubman houses more than 120 primary and specialty care clinics and is connected to University Hospital. For appointments call the U-M Physician Referral Service, (800) 211-8181.
Travel and Immunization Clinic
Nurses available Tues. & Thurs. to provide comprehensive travelers’ health services including vaccinations. Call for appointment Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
763-7329
UMHS Health Centers
Call (800) 211-8181 for appointments at U-M-operated outpatient health centers in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Ypsilanti, Dexter, Saline, Canton, Livonia, Brighton, and Howell. Clinics offer primary care and specialty care services, are open by appointment, and serve patients with many insurance plans. Many have lab and X-ray capabilities and offer evening and weekend hours. To find the closest service, use the map at www.med.umich.edu/healthcenters
University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy,
Services for people of all ages with language or literacy difficulties or impairments, and for adults with aphasia. www.languageexperts.org1111 E. Catherine [map]
764-8440
University Hospital
UMHS’s primary adult medical and surgical hospital has 550 beds and houses operating rooms and some outpatient services. Visiting hours daily 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Intensive care unit visiting hours depend on patient status.
936-4000
Women's Hospital
Obstetric care for normal and high-risk pregnancies. Specialized outpatient gynecological services include in-vitro fertilization, prenatal diagnostics, genetic counseling, oncology, and urology. www.med.umich.edu/womens
763-6295
