Despite Pandemic, Most Older Adults Haven’t Recorded Their Health Wishes
Severe COVID-19 risk in people over 50 offers chance to have discussions and complete documents to be used in case of difficult medical decisions.
April 05, 2021 10:26 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
Virtual Visits for New Surgery Patients Rose Quickly but Fell Sharply
Study of telehealth use for new-patient appointments shows trends in 2020 and comparison with 2019.
April 02, 2021 9:16 AM
Medicaid Expansion Made Mouths Healthier, Study Finds
Low-income people who reported better oral health after getting coverage said it helped with their work or job search.
March 23, 2021 1:35 PM
What Will Future Historians Say About COVID-19?
Four medical historians put the pandemic in perspective and call for everyone to learn lessons from the past year.
March 16, 2021 2:04 PM
Big Shift Seen in High-Risk Older Adults’ Attitudes Toward COVID-19 Vaccination
Poll shows double-digit jumps since autumn in percentage of Black, Hispanic and chronically ill older adults who say they’ll get vaccinated – or already have.
March 09, 2021 1:46 PM
Troubling Trio: Many with Dementia Take Risky Combinations of Medicines
Despite guidelines, 14% are on three or more drugs that act on the brain and nervous system; families and providers should review prescriptions regularly.
March 08, 2021 2:42 PM
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Haley Otman
Senior Public Relations Representative
