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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The Alternative to a Doctor’s Office Visit Gains in Popularity During Pandemic
Experts bring virtual care to a diverse range of patients in need.
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How to Best Manage Crohn’s Disease
As Crohn’s disease rates increase steadily, effective evidence-based ways to treat the complex disease are more important than ever.
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How a Field Clinic Improved Hearing Loss in an Amish Community
Through a field clinic, a Michigan Medicine team brings hearing health services to an Amish community.
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Are Women Physicians Fairly Represented in the COVID-19 News Cycle?
Are women physicians fairly represented in the COVID-19 news cycle? A medical student and clinician team up to study diversity and representation in pandemic media coverage.
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New Hepatitis B Screening Recommendations Announced by The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
A hepatologist comments on the new USPSTF guidelines for detecting hepatitis B in non-pregnant adults and adolescents.
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How to Protect Your Mental and Physical Health This Holiday Season
Navigating the winter during a pandemic will present new challenges for maintaining mental and physical health. An expert gives advice on weathering the COVID pandemic in the coming months.
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Does Kiwifruit Help Chronic Constipation?
A gastroenterologist teams up with his son to find out if kiwifruits measure up to prunes and psyllium when it comes to combatting chronic constipation.
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Should Medical Residency Interviews Be Capped?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, changes to the residency application process may tempt applicants to overschedule interviews.
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Voting from a hospital bed: Emergency absentee ballot help available for Michigan Medicine patients
A medical emergency doesn’t have to keep Michigan Medicine patients from casting their ballot in the Nov. 3 national, state and local election, thanks to the efforts of a team of staff and medical students.
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Cannabis, Probiotics and More: What Works Best for IBS?
A doctor’s overview of several complementary and alternative medicine therapies for irritable bowel syndrome.
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The Benefits of International Medical Student Electives
A team led by a global health fellow explores the Ghana-Michigan medical school collaborative, a 30-year partnership.
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Mobile Clinic Gives Free Prenatal Services to Detroit Moms
The Luke Clinic brings free prenatal and obstetric services to individuals in need.
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Heart Failure: Is There a Connection?
A Michigan Medicine team looks into the prevalence of NAFLD in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
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Liver Transplant Recipient Fights Off COVID-19
A liver transplant recipient spends 40 days in the ICU at Michigan Medicine and recovers. He shares how his wife and a familiar doctor helped him survive.
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Does Strong NIH Research Support Mean Strong Career Development Funding?
A new study looks into the correlation between strong NIH research support and strong career development funding in ranked institutions.
