Nardy Baeza Bickel

Bickel covers public health and Hispanic communications. A native of Chile, she spent more than a decade in journalism before moving into corporate communications and public relations, joining University of Michigan in 2014. She holds a masters degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
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Entrevista con los expertos: COVID-19: ¿El principio del fin?

Dos expertos de la Universidad de Michigan discutieron qué podemos esperar en esta nueva etapa de la pandemia del COVID-19.
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Youth report feeling physically, mentally better after spending time in nature

A survery suggests actively supporting time spent outside could help promote overall well-being among teens and young adults.
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African Americans with Type 2 Diabetes, Kidney Disease at Higher Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalization

Study reveals need for targeted efforts to reduce health disparities.
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Testing the Deceased Could Provide Additional Surveillance Methods During Pandemic

Positive tests among dead could be early warning sign