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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5-Minute Chats in Waiting Room May Prompt Families to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
U-M study shows conversations in health clinics about the Double Up Food Bucks program can improve healthy eating habits for low income families on food stamps.
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When Should Kids Stay Home Sick from School?
When is your sick kid too sick for school? See parent poll results of symptoms that keep kids home from school & learn when to keep your child home from school.
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Twin Sisters Survive a Lethal Bond, Then Laser Surgery, in the Womb
Pregnant mother of twins suffered from twin to twin transfusion syndrome & received in utero fetal therapy from a U-M maternal-fetal specialist. See their story.
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After Unimaginable Heartbreak, Finding Her Feet Again
A car accident left 18 month old Emily with fractured femurs. See her story from pediatric femur fracture & orthopedic surgery to dancing 13 years later.
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Poll: Some Parents Forgo Car Seats, Other Safety Measures While Traveling
C.S. Mott poll shows parents may forgo toddler safety measures while traveling. See the toddler travel survey results & tips for traveling with toddlers safely.
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Study: Rural Communities See Steep Increase in Babies Born with Opioid Withdrawal
Opiate withdrawal in newborns is growing faster in rural communities than cities. See more on infant drug withdrawal and neonatal abstinence syndrome statistics.
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Harbaugh Fund Helps Mott Patients Virtually Experience the Big House
Every C.S. Mott patient gets access to a cardboard virtual reality headset and an Bbox. Learn more about the Jim Harbaugh Foundation and U-M cardboard viewers.
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Buckeye Fan Thankful for Treatment in ‘Enemy Territory’ After Cardiac Arrest
OSU fan with an abnormal heart valve suffered a cardiac arrest on a football field. Hear Olivia's story from AED treatment to receiving an ICD from U-M.
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Serving Teens with Special Diets: A Tricky Holiday Recipe
A C.S. Mott poll shows 1 in 6 parents say their teen has tried a specialty diet like gluten-free or paleo. See the poll results & dietary advice for parents.
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A Little Victor with Spartan Devotion
15 month old received emergency brain surgery when doctors found pediatric brain cancer in his head and spine. Learn more about Ian's pediatric cancer treatment.
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AAP: When Your Kids Should — and Shouldn't — Use Digital Media
American Academy of Pediatrics set new guidelines for screen time for kids. Learn how much is too much screen time and other screen time recommendations.
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Pay-to-Play May Keep Some Kids Out of School Activities
The cost of sports and school activities are deterring low income students. See how schools can help students participate in extracurricular activities.
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Plugged-In Parenting: How Parental Smartphone Use May Affect Kids
How has technology impacted parenting? Parents are more connected than ever, but plugged in parenting is leading to distracted parenting. See tips on unplugging.
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‘Mr. 1 Percent’ Celebrates His Fifth Birthday
Owen's story includes a pediatric heart transplant, pyloric stenosis, & endocardial fibroelastosis. See how Save a Heart helped his family during his treatment.
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Identical 5-Year-Old Twins with Identical Cancers
Zane and Zach are 5 year old identical twins that were both diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Learn more about the twins and leukemia risk factors.
