Jina Sawani
Lead Public Relations Representative

Sawani handles communications for several departments across Michigan Medicine, including the University of Michigan Medical School, gastroenterology/digestive diseases, hepatology, otolaryngology and government relations. She's passionate about fostering a sense of unity and bridging gaps between cultures through the art of storytelling. Prior to joining U-M in 2017, she worked in public affairs and political communications in Washington, D.C., and Southeastern Michigan. Contact: [email protected].
Jina Sawani
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Health Lab
Is it time to change your drinking habits?
A psychiatrist discusses the barriers to seeking help for alcohol use disorder and how to overcome them. 
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Health Lab
Can coordinated care help patients with high-risk IBD?
A team looks at how a more intentional approach to care can benefit individuals with the gastroenterological condition.
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A medical student seeks reform in the residency application process
Three physicians join a fourth-year medical student to examine the inefficiencies within the lead-up to Match Day.
News Release
Michigan Medicine designated leader in LGBTQ+ health care equity
Michigan Medicine recently received a score of 100 (out of a possible 100 points) on the Healthcare Equality Index, or HEI, a national LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool developed and maintained by the Human Rights Campaign.(link is external) The HEI 2022 evaluated health care facilities' policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.
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Racial and ethnic disparities exist in prescribing rifaximin for patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Study reveals Black Americans experience significant health inequities when receiving treatment for the cirrhosis-related disorder.
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Graduating medical students reflect on their experiences on Match Day
Two University of Michigan medical students recount their journeys towards medicine and beyond.
News Release
Match Day anticipation: medical students reveal their residency futures
Today, 157 University of Michigan medical students discovered the next phase of their journeys in becoming future physicians.
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How to prevent hearing damage
An audiologist’s advice on how best to avoid preventable hearing loss.
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How the expression of one small protein helps the brain process sound
Michigan Medicine researchers investigating the role of neuropeptide Y in auditory function identified the first distinct class of “inhibitory neurons” in the inferior colliculus (IC) in mice, inspiring future research.
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3 medical students increase access to mental health services for their peers  
A new initiative provides medical students with confidential psychological care and psychiatric services at no charge.
Medicine at Michigan
Debra F. Weinstein Appointed as New EVDAA and Chief Academic Officer for U-M Medical School
She will serve on the executive team that manages the Medical School and Michigan Medicine
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Why are PPIs underused for the prevention of gastrointestinal bleeding?
A team examines barriers to the use of a proven strategy to protect the stomachs of patients at high risk for bleeding.
News Release
University of Michigan Health now offers virtual urgent care in response to COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to surge in the State of Michigan, University of Michigan Health Virtual Urgent Care offers patients a safe and reliable way to receive care from the comfort of their homes.
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Overcoming alcohol-related liver disease
Alcohol-related liver disease is becoming more common in younger people, as 38-year-old Sara Nabors learned first-hand. Through innovative care from Michigan Medicine experts, she has taken her life back.
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Dismantling racism in medicine
Medical students from the U-M Student Diversity Council work to transform medical education and the medical field to amplify diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility, and justice. They recently presented their work at the American Medical Association
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