Jina Sawani
Communications Manager
Sawani serves as the communications manager at Michigan Medicine with responsibility for community benefits and environmental, social and governance, or ESG, priorities, as well as pharmacy and innovation, government relations and select integration work that crosses all units. Previously, she was a part of the public relations team for several years, where she handled media relations and written communication for various departments across the institution. Sawani is passionate about fostering a sense of unity and bridging gaps between cultures through the art of storytelling. Prior to joining U-M in 2017, she worked in public affairs and government communications in Washington, D.C., and Southeastern Michigan. Contact: [email protected].
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A better approach to caring for cirrhosis
Cirrhosis of the liver is a complex condition that requires a network of support to manage. Two U-M experts are working to improve the quality of cirrhosis prevention and care.
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Coping with Anxiety as Mask Mandates Lift
No-mask anxiety and concerns about returning to ‘normal’ life even after COVID vaccination are affecting many as CDC guidelines change to allow fewer pandemic restrictions.
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Better Balance, Speech and Hearing: What You Need to Know
Audiologists can help with more than your hearing; they can also help with better speech and balance for children and adults.
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Class of 2021 medical school graduates: leaders during the pandemic
The University of Michigan medical student education experience uniquely prepares graduates to make an impact in health care. The COVID-19 pandemic, which greatly affected their final two years of medical school, also provided the graduating class of 2021 with unforeseen opportunities to show others that they are ready to lead and change medicine.
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What are the Effects of Terlipressin When Treating HRS-1?
The drug terlipressin is commonly used to treat hepatorenal syndrome in other parts of the world, but lacks FDA approval. Researchers examine both its efficacy and safety.
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How One Virtual Program Changed the Anatomical Sciences
A team of experts developed an innovative medical education program via a remote learning platform.
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Michigan Medicine nationally recognized for straight ‘A’s in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
For the 19th consecutive time, Michigan Medicine was awarded an “A” for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.
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A Pregnant Liver Transplant Recipient Conquers COVID-19
A pregnant liver transplant recipient receives cutting-edge monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 months before her due date.
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Does Public Policy Affect Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Deaths?
With alcohol-related liver disease cases on the rise in the U.S.., lver experts are examining how public policy impacts the mortality rates of those in this otherwise young, healthy population.
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LGBTQ+ Health: A Collaborative of Care
Michigan Medicine experts share how their work is contributing to gender-affirming and other forms of equitable health care for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Medical School, School of Nursing rated among best nationally
Michigan Medicine once again secured high marks for training the next generation of health care leaders in the 2022 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, released today (March 30, 2021).
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Mock Paging Curriculum: An Interprofessional Experience
Pagers may seem outdated, but not for doctors. Experts in medical education have developed a program that helps prepare graduating medical students for residency with a mock paging curriculum.
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Match Day suspense: medical students learn their future residency destinations
Moments ago, 169 University of Michigan medical students anxiously learned their next steps in becoming future health care providers. Each student received an online notification from the National Residency Match Program, which revealed their residency destinations.
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Can a High Fructose Diet Protect Against Drug Induced Liver Damage?
A team explores the protective capabilities of consuming a diet enriched with fructose when it comes to acetaminophen overdose causing liver damage in mice.
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New Study Suggests Excess Glycogen May Cause Metabolic Syndrome
A team explores the possible association between human genetic variants and liver attenuation that may also indicate a new pathway for lowering triglycerides and cholesterol.
