A Year-Long Sprint: Sanjay Gupta Reflects on Communications and the Pandemic
From variants and vaccines to what lies ahead, CNN medical correspondent and University of Michigan alum shares insights.
May 12, 2021 5:00 AM
Kara Gavin
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 research of the 640 health services wonks who belong to 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. Twitter: @Karag
Even Small Health Insurance Bills May Cause Healthy Low-Income People to Drop Coverage
Data from Michigan’s Medicaid expansion program could inform other states and programs.
May 10, 2021 10:19 AM
Patient Support Programs for Painful Conditions May Reduce Opioid Use
Study in people taking a biologic drug for autoimmune diseases shows association of patient support programs with reduced chance of starting opioid pain medicines or continuing on them.
May 06, 2021 1:06 PM
Treating Dental Pain with Opioids Linked to Higher Risk of Overdose in Patients and Family Members
Study also shows certain patients have an even greater risk of overdose if they fill opioid prescriptions, and strengthens argument against use of opioids for most dental pain.
April 28, 2021 9:39 PM
New Data Could Inform Youth-Focused Pandemic Messaging
Polls of people aged 14 to 24 about masks, distancing and more show the importance of focusing communications on protecting others.
April 23, 2021 11:16 AM
Most Young People Eager for COVID-19 Vaccine, Poll Shows
Vast majority of teens and young adults say they’re willing or have gotten vaccinated; youth-oriented messaging will be needed to inform the rest.
April 16, 2021 5:00 AM
