Public Relations Manager
Mostafavi leads media relations and content creation for University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital. Prior to joining Michigan Medicine in 2012, Mostafavi spent 10 years as a journalist. Contact: [email protected]
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Health Lab
In a national poll some parents acknowledged a lack of confidence in ensuring their children are wearing properly fitting shoes – which experts say is necessary to support growth and prevent injuries.
One in seven parents also say they’ve had concerns about their child’s feet or the way they walk while one in 10 parents report their child has complained of foot pain, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
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Health Lab
Children who contracted a viral infection known as congenital cytomegalovirus in utero may be nearly two and half times more likely to be diagnosed with autism, a study suggests.
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Health Lab
Many bedtime battles stem from children’s after dark worries, suggests a national poll.
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A large grant for Michigan Medicine will launch important research to improve the screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder that disproportionately impacts Black and Hispanic populations
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Health Lab
On YouTube, the content recommended to kids isn’t always age appropriate, a Michigan Medicine study finds.
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Health Lab
Youth with heart disease enrolled in unique program that teaches resilience and builds connections with their peers
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Health Lab
A quarter of parents report that caffeine is basically part of their teen’s daily life, according to a national poll.
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Health Lab
A mother relives congenital heart journey through newborn.
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Health Lab
Family travels over 1,000 miles for son's heart transplant and ongoing heart care
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Health Lab
While most parents of preschool and elementary aged children strive to give their children a balanced, nutritional diet, some of their strategies to promote healthy eating may backfire.
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News Release
University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital plans to build a $5.4 million emergency services fast track clinic to treat children, teens and young adults with lower acuity conditions.
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Health Lab
National poll: 1 in 5 parents consider if their child needs a mental health day; 1 in 4 say attendance policies are challenging for kids with medical conditions
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Health Lab
Woman seeks answers for painful periods, leading to the discovery of endometriosis, large ovarian cysts, organ inflammation and appendix cancer
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Health Lab
Sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes: 5 things parents should know
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Rate of antidepressant dispensing to young people rose faster after March 2020, especially among females