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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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.
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National Poll: More Teens Participating in Protests Against Racism
The majority of parents support teen’s involvement with demonstrations about racism and police reform, but some may need to expand conversations in advance, expert says.
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Baby Gets Early Stem Cell Transplant to Treat Rare Disease Thanks to Newborn Screening
MPS-1 had recently been added to the newborn screening panel when Minette was born, leading to an early diagnosis and the first stem cell transplant at Mott for a lysosomal storage disorder.
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Children with Chronic Kidney Disease Have Outsized Health Burden
Pediatric hospitalizations for chronically ill children with kidney disease were associated with longer hospital stays, higher costs and a higher risk of mortality compared to other chronic illnesses
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Preparing Adolescents With Epilepsy to Manage Care through Adulthood
Assessment tool helps doctors ensure adolescents and young adults with epilepsy have the skills and confidence they need to take control of seizures and health care.
