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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“Bedside Toy Store” making spirits bright for hospitalized children during pandemic
For years, Santa’s workshop was transported to Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
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Screen Time, Emotional Health Among Parents’ Top Concerns for Kids in Pandemic
National poll: Cyberbullying, depression and unhealthy habits on parents’ top 10 list of worries. Black families rank racism as No.1 concern and COVID-19 as No.2.
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Santa makes virtual visits to children at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Nothing could stop Mr. and Mrs. Claus from continuing their longtime tradition of visiting sick children at Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
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C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital becomes sole beneficiary to dance marathon at the University of Michigan
Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan has announced that as of the 2019-2020 academic year, all of the group's net proceeds will solely benefit pediatric rehabilitation and other therapies at Michigan Medicine's C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
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Hospitalized Kids Enjoy Gaming Diversions Thanks to U-M Football Legends
Virtual reality games gifted by Pro Football Hall of Famers and U-M football alumni helps sick kids at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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4-year-old Buckeye Fan Carries a Piece of Maize and Blue in Her Heart
Ohio State alumni find “second home” at University of Michigan affiliated hospital after their daughter’s lifesaving congenital heart surgeries and treatment.
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Parents Magazine names Mott among most innovative children’s hospitals in the country
Parents Magazine today recognized Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital among the nation’s most innovative children’s hospitals.
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Many Families Unwilling to Skip Thanksgiving Gatherings During COVID-19
National Poll: Over half of parents say it’s important for kids to see relatives during holidays, but many also want to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at family gatherings.
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Michigan Medicine joins hospitals nationwide in campaign encouraging everyone to #MaskUp
Michigan Medicine has joined about 100 of the nation’s top health care systems with an urgent plea for all Americans – mask up,(link is external) because wearing a facemask is our best chance at slowing the surging COVID-19 pandemic.
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Suicide Risk During Pregnancy, After Childbirth on the Rise
Study finds prevalence of suicidal thoughts and self-harm among childbearing women nearly doubled over a decade, with an estimated 24,000 individuals at potential suicide risk.
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Young Kids’ YouTube Viewing Dominated by Consumerism, Ads
Report finds children are often consuming pervasive and inappropriate advertising, violence and other questionable content while watching online videos.
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Tracking Long-Term Outcomes of Children Who Undergo Complex Heart Surgery
At the American Heart Association scientific sessions, researchers present data on risks for children who have had complex heart surgery for congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries.
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Underinsured Transgender Americans More Likely to Turn to Riskier Sources for Gender-Affirming Hormones
Study finds that nearly 170,000 people who are transgender access hormones from friends, online or other non-licensed sources, which poses health and safety risks.
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Expanded Birth Control Coverage May Help Reduce Disparities in Unplanned Pregnancies
Affordable Care Act’s elimination of out-of-pocket costs for contraception was associated with fewer births, especially among low income families.
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“Reverse trick-or-treating” brings Halloween fun to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital thanks to Spirit Halloween
The pandemic won't cancel Halloween at Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
