Leona Falconer

Leona Falconer is a senior at Central Michigan University studying public relations and marketing and an intern for Michigan Medicine. She has a passion for healthcare communications and technical writing. In her previous internships, Leona has done corporate communications for Stryker and supported media outreach efforts for Franco, a communications agency. She’s also president of CMU’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America.
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Complex procedure saves man on life support, reverses organ failure
A specialized procedure saved one man who was on life support in the hospital.
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Can preventing inflammation improve heart and brain health?
Michigan Medicine research study aims to address inflammation’s role in diseases of the heart and brain.
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Protecting heart health during pregnancy
Experts discuss pregnancy and heart health.
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What parents should know about teen drug and alcohol use
An expert from the University of Michigan Addiction Center shares the impacts of teen substance use and what families can do to help youth who may be at risk or showing signs of addiction.
 Dinero is back to being an active toddler following a kidney transplant
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Formula prescription helps 2-year-old receive kidney transplant
Dinero's pediatric nephrology team developed a tailored formula to address his mineral deficiencies due to his chronic kidney disease, maintain nutritional health and avoid dialysis.
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5 things to know about prostate enlargement and treatment options
Interventional radiologist provides information on benign prostatic hyperplasia, effectiveness of available procedures
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9-year-old back to being a kid after overcoming rare conditions, complex surgeries
Patient story detailing young boy’s recovery from rare brain tumor and cranial defect
 Health care provider loads syringe with measles vaccine
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Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention
Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention
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Free sleep clinic addresses disparities in treatment of sleep disorders
New sleep medicine service aims to combat sleep disorders and help reduce poor health outcomes for people without health insurance.
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High out-of-pocket costs hindering treatment of diabetes
According to a Michigan Medicine study, people with diabetes, particularly those with type 1 diabetes, endure substantial out-of-pocket expenses compared to people without diabetes.
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Novel antibody targets CD38 enzyme to treat systemic sclerosis
New study has identified an enzyme contributing to systemic sclerosis.