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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Are Digestive Issues a Symptom of COVID-19?
New studies out of Wuhan, China are showing that diarrhea can be an unrecognized, early symptom of COVID-19, sometimes presenting ahead of respiratory symptoms.
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Senior medical students reveal their residency destinations
Today, 173 University of Michigan medical students excitedly learned their fates as future health care providers as they read their letter from the National Residency Match Program, revealing where they’ll head for the next chapter of their training. But this time, it happened electronically.
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Medical School, School of Nursing strong in 2021 Best Graduate School rankings
Michigan Medicine continues to excel in training the next generation of health care leaders, as reflected in the 2021 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate School rankings, released today (March 17).
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How Does COVID-19 Appear in the Lungs?
COVID-19 can clinically manifest similarly to other respiratory illnesses and can also appear similar on imaging scans. Two radiologists have teamed up and found imaging anomalies that can serve as an alert to radiologists that COVID-19 may be present in
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The Brain-Gut Connection: A Path to Wellness Through GI Hypnosis
The gut-brain axis illustrates the reciprocal nature of our physical health affecting our mental health, and vice versa. Through GI hypnosis, one Michigan Medicine doctor is helping patients navigate the gut-brain connection.
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Cannabis for Treating IBD: Hope or Hype?
For patients with IBD, medical marijuana may be used as a potential therapy to manage symptoms, but it may not work for everyone. A gastroenterologist breaks down what we know so far from studies.
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Are Group II GBCAs Safe for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease?
Researchers at Michigan Medicine find that the per patient risk of using group II GBCA in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) appears to be less than 1%, though larger studies are still needed.
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A Voice of Hope: One Patient’s Journey to Speak Again After House Fire
Michigan Medicine Otolaryngologist Dr. Norman Hogikyan helped 22-year-old Madison Marciniak breathe easy again after surviving a house fire.
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New Study has Global Impact on Hepatitis C Elimination Efforts
Michigan Medicine researchers have advanced the global fight to eliminate hepatitis C by creating a barrier-breaking reliable, low-cost and scalable test for HCV.
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Feeling the Burn? Advice on Handling Heartburn During the Holidays
Heartburn can appear as an unwanted holiday guest. Here, Dr. William Chey shares tips for managing heartburn during any season.
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Medical Simulation-Based Training: The Future of Health Care
U-M’s Clinical Simulation Center continues to revolutionize medical education with simulation-based training 15 years on.
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U.S. Renal Data System 2019 annual data report: Epidemiology of kidney disease in the United States
The United States Renal Data System (USRDS) has just released its Annual Data Report in the form of an executive summary for 2019 on the nation’s epidemiology of kidney disease.
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Advancing Early Cancer Detection Methods
A University of Michigan obtains a NIH grant to support an advanced imaging strategy to improve methods for early cancer detection.
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How Proinsulin Misfolding is a Prelude to Type 2 Diabetes
An innovative team at Michigan Medicine’s Arvan Lab reveals how proinsulin misfolding is a hallmark of prediabetes that can worsen the condition.
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Teaching a Collaborative Approach to Health Care
Health sciences students at University of Michigan engage in non-traditional, interactive learning that focuses on interprofessional communication.
