Outside Looking In: Hospital Visitor Rules Vary During Pandemic
Lessons from early peak state of Michigan could inform hospitals in other areas.
August 07, 2020 12:15 PM
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.
Even the Richest Americans Lag Behind the English on Health, Study Finds
Lower income means poorer health in middle age in both countries, but the U.S. has a much bigger difference in health between the top and bottom of the income ladder.
July 14, 2020 2:10 PM
Drug That Calms ‘Cytokine Storm’ Associated with 45% Lower Risk of Dying among COVID-19 Patients on Ventilators
Patients who received single intravenous dose of tocilizumab were also more likely to leave the hospital or be off a ventilator within a month, despite double the risk of additional infection.
July 13, 2020 10:38 AM
Medicaid Expansion Meant Better Health for Most Vulnerable Adults, U-M Study Finds
New study and report show the impact of Michigan’s safety-net health coverage, and could inform states that are now considering or preparing for expansion.
July 10, 2020 2:00 PM
Doctors in the House: History of Medical Interns and Residents at Michigan Medicine
A look back at where the terminology stems from at U-M.
July 09, 2020 5:00 AM
Barriers to Addiction Care Fell Because of COVID-19. Now the Challenge is Keeping Them Down
Telehealth interactions with substance use disorder specialists and support groups could open treatment and recovery to many, but key changes will be needed, experts say.
July 01, 2020 11:30 AM
