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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Women Underrepresented on Cardiology Editorial Boards
Major U.S. and European cardiology journals lack female leadership, study shows.
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Drug Development for Rare Diseases Affecting Children is Increasing
A new Michigan Medicine study finds an increase in treatments for rare diseases affecting kids.
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Parents From Lower-Income Families Less Likely to Say Child’s Water Supply is Safe at Both Home and School
Access to safe drinking water for children is a critical public health concern. A new study shows that only 62% of parents from lower-income families trust the safety of their drinking water versus 80% of parents from high-income households.
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Family Travels from L.A. to Ann Arbor for Baby’s Life Saving Heart Surgery
When Rosie’s parents Allison and Leanne Mertzman learned that she would need open heart surgery at just 13 days old, they moved across the country to give Rosie the best care possible.
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Mom Cautions Parents on Sledding Dangers After Daughter’s Traumatic Accident
After a traumatic accident, one family shares advice on how to keep your kids safe while sledding this winter.
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Accelerating Children’s Access to New Treatments for High Risk Brain Tumors
For children diagnosed with high risk brain tumors, an exclusive global network helps promising clinical trials underway.
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Hospitals Play Key Role in Reducing C-Section Rates
Hospital choice, higher maternal BMI and larger baby size increase chances of cesarean deliveries, according to an abstract presented at the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual Pregnancy Meeting.
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Outside-The-Box Treatment Helps Teen With Aggressive Brain Cancer
Sam was diagnosed with glioblastoma his freshman year of high school. After three years of unconventional therapies, he’s enjoying life as a college freshman.
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Sound On: 1-Year-Old Enjoys New World After Cochlear Implants
Two Michigan Medicine doctors find themselves on the other side of care after learning their baby was born deaf due to a common cold-like virus known as CMV.
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Healthier Video Game Habits: 5 Tips for Parents of Teens
Setting boundaries is a huge part of parenting. When it comes to forming healthier video gaming habits for teens, these five tips can help.
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Children Frequently Receive Unnecessary Medical Care Regardless of Insurance Type
1 in 9 publicly insured and 1 in 11 privately insured children received low-value care in 2014, researchers find.
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Having a Baby May Cost Some Families $4,500 Out-Of-Pocket
A new Michigan Medicine study finds families may be paying more money out-of-pocket when it comes to delivering a baby.
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New chief operating officer named at U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital
Luanne Thomas Ewald, FACHE, M.H.A., who has more than 25 years of experience working in healthcare, has been selected as the new chief operating officer of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital at Michigan Medicine.
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Is Your Child Ready for a Pet? 6 Questions to Ask
The best pets for kids are the ones they are ready for. These 6 pediatrician-recommended questions can help you decide whether your child is ready for a pet.
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Opioid Overdose Risk Factors for Teens, College-Aged Youth Mirror Adults
Study finds teens and college-aged youth are at equal risk as their adult counterparts for opioid overdoses.
