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]
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Reducing liver disease in children who undergo complex heart surgery
Trial focuses on whether drug udenafil can help prevent chronic liver problems in kids who require a Fontan procedure for congenital heart disease.
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Including the patient voice when addressing racial disparities in maternal health
To address persistent racial disparities and inequities in maternal health in Black and low-income communities, centering the patient voice is key.
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Michigan Medicine notifies patients of health information breach
Michigan Medicine is notifying approximately 33,850 patients about employee email accounts that were compromised which may have exposed some of their health information.
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Protecting children and teens from leftover prescriptions
Many parents aren’t sure how to dispose unused medicines, one in five think it’s unsafe to take medicine past the expiration date, national poll suggests.
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Sexual assault related ER visits increase more than tenfold
The rise in people seeking emergency medical care after sexual assault outpaces the growth of law enforcement reporting, study suggests.
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U-M Health and Trinity Health Michigan announce new joint operation to expand pediatric specialty services in metro Detroit
Trinity Health Michigan and University of Michigan Health have entered a unique collaboration to bring advanced pediatric specialty care to Trinity Health Oakland hospital (formerly St. Joseph Mercy Oakland) and the communities it serves.
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Children commonly face new, worsening health problems months after critical illness from sepsis
1 in 5 children in national study cohort developed new or progressive medical conditions within six months of leaving the ICU for sepsis care.
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Nurses ratify contract with U-M Health
Nurses represented by the University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council (UMPNC) have voted to approve a four-year contract with University of Michigan Health.
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6 ways families of kids with special needs can prepare for emergencies
Regional hospitals offer communities tools to improve disaster preparation for children, particularly those with health needs and disabilities.
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Living with sickle cell: From isolation to pursuing medical school, advocacy
Medical student shares journey with painful disease disproportionately affecting African Americans and why she wants to help others.
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Fighting negative body image issues in kids and teens
2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance. 5 ways to nurture positive self-image and confidence in young people.
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Comparing life-threatening flu and COVID-19 illness in kids
A new study compares data on severe illness and mortality in pediatric patients due to flu and COVID-19.
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Teen receives implantable pressure sensor to warn of worsening heart failure
Doctors implant paperclip-sized diagnostic device in the first pediatric patient in Michigan to allow close monitoring from afar, reduce risk of re-hospitalizations.
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Parents worry school traffic is a danger for kids
Speeding and distracted drivers top list of concerns; some say those who don’t follow rules should face consequences.
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Mott opens state-of-the-art music studio to expand music therapy programs for kids
Children at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital can now leave hospital rooms to write, record and perform their own music in a state-of-the-art recording studio.
