Nursing Homes Prepared for Pandemics, but COVID-19 Reveals Gaps
Survey of Michigan nursing homes at start of coronavirus suggests great improvement since just before the H1N1 pandemic.
April 23, 2020 10:57 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.
When Ventilators Don’t Help COVID-19 Patients, This Might
For worst hit young and healthy patients, ECMO could offer a chance at life; worldwide data collection under way to guide use of advanced care.
April 21, 2020 3:28 PM
With the COVID-19 Curve Flattening, It's Time to Prevent a Second Peak
History shows the dangers of relaxing restrictions too soon in a pandemic.
April 15, 2020 1:35 PM
Switching Gears at High Speed for Hospital COVID-19 Care
As more and more hospitals across the U.S. admit patients with COVID-19, a Michigan team offers advice for doctors “drafted" for duties outside their norm.
April 09, 2020 2:00 PM
As More Doctors Get Drafted for COVID-19 Inpatient Care, a Trusted Reference Becomes Free
Publisher makes textbook on hospital-based medicine available to all.
April 08, 2020 3:45 PM
With Half of Adults Over 65 Lacking Dental Insurance, Poll Finds Strong Support for Universal Medicare Dental Benefit
Oral care coverage acts as a strong draw for enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans, National Poll on Healthy Aging finds.
March 24, 2020 11:35 AM
