Beata Mostafavi
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]
News Release
12-year-old C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital patient heads to Washington to advocate for children’s health
Twelve-year-old with sickle cell anemia to share his story with lawmakers to help them understand how federal health policies affect children like him as part of the Children’s Hospital Association’s Family Advocacy Day.
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Children with craniofacial differences receive Parisian-themed Glamour Day experience
Patients from the Craniofacial Anomalies Program at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital received the red-carpet treatment during the annual Glamour Day event.
Health Lab
Teens need private time with doctors, but many aren’t getting it
While most parents say it’s important for health care providers to speak privately with teenagers during their medical visits, far fewer are putting that belief into practice, according to a new University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
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A heart attack 9 days after giving birth: Mother of 4 shares her SCAD experience
A mother of four shares journey with a rare heart attack just days after birth called Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, a leading cause of heart attacks in women under 50.
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Study suggests fibroid rates in Latina women may be lower than previously thought
Uterine fibroids may be less common in Latina women than earlier estimates suggested, according to new research.
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Is there a "cliff effect” in physical activity after high school?
One in three parents say their child ages 18 to 25 is minimally active or inactive, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
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What causes infertility? A doctor answers common questions and clears up misconceptions
For fertility, timing and age to stress and lifestyle all play a factor. Here, a Michigan Medicine fertility doctor explains what impacts your chances of getting pregnant and when to get help.
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Thomas and Chelsea Carballo to headline Michigan Medicine Women’s Health Luncheon
Thomas Carballo, iHeartMedia radio host of “Mojo in the Morning,” and his wife, Chelsea, will be the keynote speakers for Michigan Medicine’s fifth annual Women’s Health Luncheon: Creating a Brighter Future Together.
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Maternal deaths rose during pandemic, remain elevated for Black women, study finds
Pregnancy-related, maternal deaths in the United States increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the greatest impact seen among Black women, a new study suggests.
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How to prepare your child for a hospital stay or surgery: 10 expert tips
A child life specialist shares practical ways parents can reduce fear, build coping skills and support their child in preparing for a hospital stay or surgery
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A new way to close the pediatric mental health gap
Innovative model successfully improves access to pediatric psychiatric health care, while training future pediatricians to manage common mental health conditions, new data suggests.
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1 in 3 parents fear their teen or young adult could cause a crash
Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for teens and young adults, yet many families may underestimate the risks close to home, suggests a new national poll.
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How advanced genetic testing helped one family plan for their child’s future
Whole genome sequencing helped one family confirm diagnosis of a rare condition called Blepharophimosis Ptosis Epicanthus Inversus Syndrome, or BPES, in their young children, opening the door to personalized care and long-term health planning.
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Specialized local care gives baby with severe heart condition a stronger start before surgery
Newborn with a complex congenital heart defect receives coordinated, specialty care close to home while gaining strength before surgery.
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2 heartbeats, 1 future: Why pregnancy is a critical window for women’s heart health
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in women. Yet one of the most important windows to understand a woman’s lifelong heart health may come decades earlier during pregnancy. How new research could change heart care for women long after delivery.
