Kara Gavin
Research and Policy Media Relations Manager
Gavin draws on more than 25 years of experience in communicating about science, medicine and health policy. She focuses mainly on the health services research done by members of the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, who work to understand and improve the safety, quality, equity and affordability of health care. As part of the Michigan Medicine communication team, she has lead responsibility for primary care and mental health topics. Contact: [email protected]; Twitter: @Karag
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Even the Richest Americans Lag Behind the English on Health, Study Finds
Health disparities by income are stark among Americans, but also between Americans and English people of the same income level, according to a longitudinal study
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Drug That Calms ‘Cytokine Storm’ Associated with 45% Lower Risk of Dying among COVID-19 Patients on Ventilators
Critically ill COVID-19 patients on ventilators who got tocilizumab in an observational study were 45% less likely to die.
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Most Adults Say They’ve Experienced Ageism, But Majority Still Hold Positive Attitudes Toward Aging
Ageism is a common experience, a new poll of older adults finds, but many people over 50 have a positive attitude toward aging.
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Medicaid Expansion Meant Better Health for Most Vulnerable Adults, U-M Study Finds
Medicaid expansion improved health of low-income Michigan residents, especially those who are Black, have multiple chronic conditions, or are well below poverty level.
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The COVID-19 Curve has Unflattened Fast. Now What?
COVID-19 cases are rising as measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus are relaxed. Medical historians who studied past pandemics share what it will take to reverse the spike.
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Doctors in the house: History of medical interns and residents at U-M hospitals
Every July, a new crop of recent medical school graduates arrives at teaching hospitals nationwide – including hundreds at Michigan Medicine.
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Barriers to Addiction Care Fell Because of COVID-19. Now the Challenge is Keeping Them Down
Telemedicine for addiction treatment used to be uncommon. But the changes in health policy from COVID-19 could change that forever.
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Hospitals Can’t Get Back to Normal Without More Blood. Here Are 7 Ways You Can Help
Blood supplies are critically low and blood donations are needed to help patients. Donating blood or hosting a blood drive can help.
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This Spring They Were Heroes, But Summer May be Cruel for Health Professionals
As COVID-19 cases rise in many states, experts in the mental health of healthcare providers worry about those providing care.
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Patients’ Social Factors Matter When Judging Hospitals, but New Study Suggests a Need to Measure Them Differently
Study using two databases suggests need for new measures in surgical readmission risk adjustment.
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4 Ways to Be a Savvy News Consumer in a Pandemic
As the rush to make, share and act on COVID-19 discoveries pushes scientists, public health agencies and reporters to act fast, individuals can be responsible news consumers and sharers.
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Cannabis in Michigan: New Report Documents Trends Before Recreational Legalization
U-M Injury Prevention Center compilation of data from state and federal sources will serve as baseline for future studies.
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Live Chat: Getting Closer to "Normal" During COVID-19
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Pre-COVID-19 Poll of Older Adults Hints at Potential Impact of Pandemic on Their Eating Habits
Even before COVID-19 limited grocery shopping and restaurant meals, and impacted incomes, eating and health were intertwined for many older adults.
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Study in Chinese Doctors Shows Mental Toll of Caring in the Time of COVID-19
A study in Chinese doctors shows the mental strain experienced by healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic.
