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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Study suggests some maternal HIV infections may be missed during pregnancy
More than half of newborns diagnosed with HIV by age one in study did not receive preventative medicine after birth, suggesting undetected maternal infections.
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C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital unveils renovated indoor playground for kids
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Children and families at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital celebrated the reopening of the hospital’s newly renovated Michigan Game Day Experience playroom.
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Many parents struggle letting teens have independence on family vacations
One in five parents say they’ve never allowed their teen to be away from them during a trip.
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Mosquitos and ticks: 6 tips to swat away two summer spoilers for kids
Six tips for keeping your kids safe from mosquitos and ticks. From which insect repellents to use, to how to properly remove a tick, a Michigan Medicine expert offers advice.
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U-M Health opens intensive mental health treatment program for adolescents and teens
As rates of serious depression and anxiety rise among Michigan’s youth, a new mental health program at the University of Michigan Health Ypsilanti Health Center aims to fill a critical gap — providing care that goes beyond traditional outpatient services without requiring full hospitalization.
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Are parents waiting too long to stop pacifier use or thumb-sucking in kids?
A national poll looks at how parents tackle thumb-sucking and pacifier use —two habits that can benefit children but that can also be challenging to stop.
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After life threatening pregnancy complication, mom of 4 embraces little moments
A rare pregnancy complication, known as placenta accreta, put both a mom and her baby at risk.
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$25M gift to benefit patients at U-M’s new Weiser Family Center for Breast Cancer
The Weisers have given $25 million to University of Michigan Health to create the Weiser Family Center for Breast Cancer.
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Children on Flovent for asthma more likely to stop inhaled steroids after drug pulled from market
The discontinuation of a popular asthma medication was linked to a higher rate of children stopping inhaled steroid therapy altogether, a study suggests.
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The puberty talk: Parents split on best age to talk about body changes with kids
Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important, but when to have that conversation remains unclear, says a national poll.
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Revolutionizing prenatal care: new guidelines to transform 100-year model
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which collaborated with Michigan Medicine teams, is recommending significant changes to the way prenatal care is delivered in the United States, according to newly released clinical guidance.
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Jill Martin to headline Michigan Medicine Women’s Health Luncheon
Jill Martin, Emmy Award-winning television personality and TODAY show contributor, will be the keynote speaker for Michigan Medicine’s Women’s Health Luncheon: Creating a Brighter Future Together.
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10-year-old becomes first child to receive total artificial heart in Michigan
Within 24 hours, Lev’Veon went from a healthy 10-year-old playing at his sister’s birthday party to flatlining in the intensive care unit. There was only one option to save him, but it involved a high risk surgery that had never been done on a child in the state: a total artificial heart implantation. He would then become among the smallest and youngest patients in the world to receive one.
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Teen’s journey with severe epilepsy inspires family’s mission for awareness
Teen has a severe form of epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, which involves multiple types of seizures and is one of the most challenging types to treat.
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Less than half of parents think they have accurate information about bird flu
With soaring egg prices and ongoing bird flu headlines, many parents are uncertain about the risks and facts surrounding the virus, a national poll suggests.
