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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At Michigan Medicine, RISE provides a platform for physicians, scientists, staff and learners to collaborate and advance health sciences education.
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Paralympian Sam Grewe shares his journey from being a young teen receiving a cancer diagnosis to becoming an athlete competing on a global stage, and how his diagnosis and experience inspired him to become a doctor.
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A new Michigan Medicine study shows promising results in use of tofacitinib in treatment of acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC) to reduce colectomy.
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Michigan Medicine’s adult hospitals were ranked best in Michigan and 11th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals”(link is external) rankings for 2021-2022. This prestigious honor measures excellence in patient care.
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On July 24, 170 first-year medical students took the first step on their journey of becoming doctors, marking the return of one of the medical school’s grandest traditions.
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Curious about becoming a doctor? Four physicians share their personal stories about pursuing medicine and give advice to incoming medical students.
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A liver specialist teams up with a nutrition epidemiologist to examine the direct impact of consuming sugar-sweetened beverages on developing liver disease.
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Cirrhosis of the liver is a complex condition that requires a network of support to manage. Two U-M experts are working to improve the quality of cirrhosis prevention and care.
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No-mask anxiety and concerns about returning to ‘normal’ life even after COVID vaccination are affecting many as CDC guidelines change to allow fewer pandemic restrictions.
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Asian-American history is American history. Dr. William D. Chey shares his immigrant father’s legacy, his own experience and calls on youth to practice the values of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout their lives.
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Audiologists can help with more than your hearing; they can also help with better speech and balance for children and adults.
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The University of Michigan medical student education experience uniquely prepares graduates to make an impact in health care. The COVID-19 pandemic, which greatly affected their final two years of medical school, also provided the graduating class of 2021 with unforeseen opportunities to show others that they are ready to lead and change medicine.
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The drug terlipressin is commonly used to treat hepatorenal syndrome in other parts of the world, but lacks FDA approval. Researchers examine both its efficacy and safety.
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A team of experts developed an innovative medical education program via a remote learning platform.
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For the 19th consecutive time, Michigan Medicine was awarded an “A” for achieving the highest national standards in patient safety.
