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 Michigan Medicine study may accelerate identifying patients who need liver transplants.
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On Match Day, several recent medical school graduates recount their first years as working physicians.
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It’s a match: Graduating U-M medical students discover what’s next at Match Day
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A gastroenterologist discusses several non-invasive therapies for treating obesity
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A medical student advocates for better cystic fibrosis awareness with help from the Clinton Foundation.
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What to know about an at-home colorectal cancer screening test versus a colonoscopy
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Lisa H. Harris, M.D., Ph.D., named Thurnau Professor; second-ever from UMMS
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University of Michigan Health offers new state-of-the-art mobile mammography unit for breast cancer screening
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Several female physicians discuss what mentorship means to them
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Research reveals that one in four women among internal medicine residents experiences sexual harassment, but far fewer go on to report it.
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Liver experts examine the effects of pickle juice on both muscle cramping and quality of life.
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The University of Michigan Health Ypsilanti Health Center will be relocating and expanding its services to continue bringing world-class health care to the community it serves.
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The Leapfrog Group has named University of Michigan Health one of its 2022 Top Teaching Hospitals. Each year, the organization recognizes hospitals that have achieved “true excellence” and honor them with being named one of their top hospitals.
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The University of Michigan Medical School’s unique curriculum framework provides a new approach for students and future generations of physicians-in-training to explore their interests in a variety of clinical and non-clinical electives.
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U-M Medical School’s competency-based education model is guided by the 8 core domains of competency, including complex knowledge, interpersonal skills, professionalism, critical thinking, and values to prepare the next generation of health professionals.
