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Phlebotomist Jonathan Jennings recognized by patient for exceptional care
April 9, 2024 / PhlebotomyWhen thinking of Pathology, many people think of tests being run in a laboratory located “somewhere” or of autopsies being performed in the morgue. It is considered a field with little direct contact with patients, and this may be true for much of the department, but not all. One area of the department that has a lot of patient contact is our phlebotomy services. Phlebotomists are the people who collect blood at your bedside in the hospital or as you sit in a chair at a blood-drawing station. This high-demand career field is staffed with people whose goal is to make sure you have the best experience possible while having your blood drawn for testing.
One of these people is Jonathan Jennings, a phlebotomist at the Briarwood Clinics in Ann Arbor. Jennings has worked in this role for the past ten years, but phlebotomy was not his initial career choice in life. He occupied his younger years as a truck driver, making daily runs delivering goods around the Midwest. Years of long hours of sitting and bumping along in a semi took its toll on his body and by 40 years of age, his back could no longer endure the punishment. He had a choice to make…go on disability or find a career where his back issues could be accommodated.
Employees Recognized for Years of Service and for Going Above and Beyond
November 22, 2022 / Employee RecognitionStanding-Room-Only Crowd Honors Achievements
Food, Fun and Laughter at Annual Pathology Picnic
October 27, 2022 / Employee RecognitionOn September 25th, Pathology faculty, staff, trainees and their families gathered at Wiard’s Orchard in Milan, Michigan for the annual Pathology Appreciation Fall Picnic. While the weather was overcast, it was a pleasant fall day in the lower 60’s – just right for a day of fun activities!
We love our Administrative Professionals!
April 27, 2022 / Admin ProfessionalsWe would be lost without you!
Suzanne Butch is Deservedly Recognized
January 29, 2020 / Clinical PathologySuzanne Butch, who is the Division of Quality and Health Improvement’s (DQHI) Manager of Clinical Pathology Quality Assurance has been an instrumental part of the International Council for Commonality in Blood Banking Automation (ICCBBA) for many years. ICCBBA is the not-for-profit, nongovernmental standards body in official relations with the World Health Organization [...]
After 38 Years, Jeanette Jeffreys Retires
November 21, 2019 / Blood Bank
At 23 years old, Jeanette Jeffreys just knew she would work for the University of Michigan “forever.” She was hired by Suzanne Butch to work for the Department of Pathology Blood Bank. When her job was going to be eliminated by a computer, she was asked to stay on in the Pathology Office. [...]
Employee Recognition Reception Honors Members of the Pathology Family
August 26, 2019 / StaffStaff members were recognized for their years of service and for going above and beyond.
Happy Retirement to Cindy Howard
June 12, 2018 / AnnouncementCongratulations to Cindy Howard on her retirement from the Department of Pathology. Cindy first started in the department nearly 41 years and we thank her for all of her hard work over the past four decades.
Department of Pathology Celebrates Staff Achievements
June 7, 2018 / Employee RecognitionKelly Dotson, representing the Employee Recognition Program Committee recognized 94 Pathology Employees at this year’s Employee Recognition Program held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Employees were honored 10 to 40 years of service and for receiving Above and Beyond Awards for exceptional acts of service. Click through for a complete listing of our exceptional employees.
Pathology's Own Trish Harris Recognized in "Making a Difference"
April 13, 2018 / Employee RecognitionRecently published by Michigan Medicine Headlines, Michigan Medicine recognizes its employees that continue to "make a difference and inspire colleagues through their hard work and dedication". Within the last month, one of Pathology's own phlebotomists, Trish Harris, was recognized [...]
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