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 gastroenterologist teams up with his son to find out if kiwifruits measure up to prunes and psyllium when it comes to combatting chronic constipation.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, changes to the residency application process may tempt applicants to overschedule interviews.
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A medical emergency doesn’t have to keep Michigan Medicine patients from casting their ballot in the Nov. 3 national, state and local election, thanks to the efforts of a team of staff and medical students.
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A doctor’s overview of several complementary and alternative medicine therapies for irritable bowel syndrome.
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A team led by a global health fellow explores the Ghana-Michigan medical school collaborative, a 30-year partnership.
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The Luke Clinic brings free prenatal and obstetric services to individuals in need.
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A Michigan Medicine team looks into the prevalence of NAFLD in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
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A liver transplant recipient spends 40 days in the ICU at Michigan Medicine and recovers. He shares how his wife and a familiar doctor helped him survive.
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A new study looks into the correlation between strong NIH research support and strong career development funding in ranked institutions.
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New research in veterans shows IBD outcomes suffer as a result of fragmented care.
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A research scientist and his team examine the relationship between proton pump inhibitors, endoscopy, esophageal conditions and psychological distress for patients with GERD.
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Two forensic pathologists highlight their work as front line workers in the back rooms of the pandemic.
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The rate of cirrhosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is lower among Americans with lower BMIs.
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Strategies for centering diversity, equity and inclusion in academic medicine to offset systemic racism, sexism and other persistent inequities for women and/or individuals who are underrepresented in medicine (URM).
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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” rankings for 2020-21. This distinguished honor reflects excellence in patient care.
