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 health services research done by members of 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. Contact: [email protected]; Twitter: @Karag
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Study Shows New Focus Needed in Anti-Vaping Efforts for Teens & Young Adults
Teens and young adults know using Juul e-cigarettes and other vaping devices are addictive, linked to lung disease and contain high amounts of nicotine. A new study shows social factors must be taken into account for prevention messages.
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Hail to the crafters & makers: U-M adds cloth masks & 3-D printed mask adjusters to list of COVID-19 response needs
Protective gear, meals and funds to support front-line teams, and food and toiletries for local residents, still needed
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Nursing Homes Prepared for Pandemics, but COVID-19 Reveals Gaps
Nursing homes across America, and care homes in the UK and beyond, have had clusters of COVID-19 cases. How can they contain the spread of coronavirus or other pandemics?
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When Ventilators Don’t Help COVID-19 Patients, This Might
A life support system called ECMO has helped ARDS patients in past pandemics and other situations; now critical care teams are trying it in COVID-19 patients.
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Michigan Medicine teams with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and 25 Michigan hospitals for unique COVID-19 data collection to help determine treatments and best care practices
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Medicine is teaming with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and 25 other Michigan hospitals to collect comprehensive clinical data on COVID-19 patients to be included in an extensive registry that will provide insight into best practices in treating patients with the virus.
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Getting Through a Pandemic When You Have a Mental Health Condition
Living in the time of COVID-19 is harder for people with mental illness including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, but these tips can help.
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With the COVID-19 Curve Flattening, It's Time to Prevent a Second Peak
As pressure mounts to reverse the stay-home orders for COVID-19 prevention, a medical historian warns of the dangers of a double-humped curve.
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U-M asks for public’s help: Fight COVID-19 by supporting health care workers, researchers & people in need
Three weeks ago, the University of Michigan put out its first call for community help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The response was nothing short of amazing, with thousands of individuals, families, businesses and organizations stepping forward.
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Switching Gears at High Speed for Hospital COVID-19 Care
The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus has led hospitals to enlist physicians to practice outside their usual specialty. This CME may help.
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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.
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U-M researchers launch a wide range of efforts to study and address coronavirus pandemic
Research projects and innovations related to COVID-19 have ramped up quickly across the University of Michigan, spurred by doctors, public health experts, scientists, economists and engineers, and encouraged by research leaders.
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14 Things to Do If Someone You Live With Has COVID-19
What to do if you have coronavirus, or if you live with someone who has confirmed or suspected COVID-19. Tips for preventing infection while providing COVID care at home.
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Your COVID-19 Questions, Answered by a Top Primary Care Doctor
Here, an health care specialist talks about the latest in the spread of the coronavirus.
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U-M drive-up donation site will collect food for community members in addition to protective gear for health workers
In just one week, the University of Michigan has collected tens of thousands of masks, gloves and other pieces of protective gear from the community to keep front-line health workers at Michigan Medicine safe while they treat an ever-rising number of patients with COVID-19.
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U-M asks community to donate gear to protect health care workers and patients from COVID-19
With the number of COVID-19 patients rising daily, leaders at Michigan Medicine are asking for the community’s help in donating supplies now.
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