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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As pressure mounts to reverse the stay-home orders for COVID-19 prevention, a medical historian warns of the dangers of a double-humped curve.
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Three weeks ago, the University of Michigan put out its first call for community help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The response was nothing short of amazing, with thousands of individuals, families, businesses and organizations stepping forward.
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus has led hospitals to enlist physicians to practice outside their usual specialty. This CME may help.
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Publisher makes textbook on hospital-based medicine available to all.
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Research projects and innovations related to COVID-19 have ramped up quickly across the University of Michigan, spurred by doctors, public health experts, scientists, economists and engineers, and encouraged by research leaders.
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What to do if you have coronavirus, or if you live with someone who has confirmed or suspected COVID-19. Tips for preventing infection while providing COVID care at home.
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Here, an health care specialist talks about the latest in the spread of the coronavirus.
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In just one week, the University of Michigan has collected tens of thousands of masks, gloves and other pieces of protective gear from the community to keep front-line health workers at Michigan Medicine safe while they treat an ever-rising number of patients with COVID-19.
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With the number of COVID-19 patients rising daily, leaders at Michigan Medicine are asking for the community’s help in donating supplies now.
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Basic Medicare doesn’t include coverage for dental care, but a vast majority of older adults think it should, and many are skipping oral care due to cost.
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Even before scientists understood what caused them, or developed drugs or vaccines for them, U-M offered advanced care for infectious diseases.
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Right now in hospitals around the world, health care professionals taking care of patients with COVID-19 are going to great lengths to protect themselves and other patients from the coronavirus that causes the disease.
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Blood donations are down because of coronavirus, and it may get worse. Giving blood is an important thing to do now in the face of shortages at major hospitals.
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Census forms are arriving in mailboxes nationwide and can be filled out online. The data helps decide how much money hospitals, health agencies and others receive from the federal government – including for response to situations like COVID-19.
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The COVID-19 outbreak is causing a lot of fear and anxiety. Here are 10 actions you can take to help yourself and others in your community as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
