Eight youngsters wearing colorful helmets excitedly navigated their bicycles through an obstacle course consisting of a rainbow-tinted tube "bridge," a wooden ramp and a large spare tire bordered by brightly hued pylons while their parents cheered from the sidelines. This wasn't a scene from a typical bike camp, though - It was part of a study being conducted by a physical therapy faculty member in the School of Health Related Professions that seeks to inject more physical activity into the lives of children with Down syndrome. |
![New committee’s goal: Improve cancer care through communication New committee’s goal: Improve cancer care through communication](/news/News_Articles/2018/12/Images/Clinical-Leadership-Committee-1.jpg) | Leaders of multiple cancer programs and hospital administrative services that make up the Clinical Leadership Council meet monthly to iron out problems, set standards and map a path to excellence for their patients. The group also is instrumental in helping prioritize budget needs of cancer programs. |
The generation that has transformed the pursuit of convenience from an art to a science is exposing this soft spot for expediency in the way they choose a health care provider, a fondness that is shared by other generations, if in fewer numbers. But at what cost? | ![Primary defection: Young adults choose convenience over commitment Primary defection: Young adults choose convenience over commitment](/news/News_Articles/2018/12/Images/eCV_Mill_HC_800x600.jpg) |
![Twice-weekly eCV moves to holiday schedule Twice-weekly eCV moves to holiday schedule](/news/Miscellaneous/2017/December/Monday, Dec. 18/holidayschedule.png) | Beginning Thursday, Dec. 20, eCV, the Medical Center's twice-weekly e-newsletter, will move to a Thursday-only publication schedule for the duration of the holiday season. |
Several interesting events are scheduled for the upcoming weeks at the Medical Center. | ![Minnesota stroke expert, UMMC faculty presentation on tap this week Minnesota stroke expert, UMMC faculty presentation on tap this week](/news/images/upcoming_events.jpg) |
![UMMC staff receive service recognition UMMC staff receive service recognition](/news/images/anniversaries.jpg) | Medical Center leadership is proud to acknowledge those employees who will celebrate service anniversaries during the week of Dec. 17-23. |