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].
Health Lab
As Crohn’s disease rates increase steadily, effective evidence-based ways to treat the complex disease are more important than ever.
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Through a field clinic, a Michigan Medicine team brings hearing health services to an Amish community.
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Are women physicians fairly represented in the COVID-19 news cycle? A medical student and clinician team up to study diversity and representation in pandemic media coverage.
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A hepatologist comments on the new USPSTF guidelines for detecting hepatitis B in non-pregnant adults and adolescents.
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Navigating the winter during a pandemic will present new challenges for maintaining mental and physical health. An expert gives advice on weathering the COVID pandemic in the coming months.
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A gastroenterologist teams up with his son to find out if kiwifruits measure up to prunes and psyllium when it comes to combatting chronic constipation.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, changes to the residency application process may tempt applicants to overschedule interviews.
News Release
A medical emergency doesn’t have to keep Michigan Medicine patients from casting their ballot in the Nov. 3 national, state and local election, thanks to the efforts of a team of staff and medical students.
Health Lab
With Halloween and the holiday season right around the corner, people with IBS may want to reconsider choosing to eat chocolate.
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A doctor’s overview of several complementary and alternative medicine therapies for irritable bowel syndrome.
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A team led by a global health fellow explores the Ghana-Michigan medical school collaborative, a 30-year partnership.
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The Luke Clinic brings free prenatal and obstetric services to individuals in need.
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A Michigan Medicine team looks into the prevalence of NAFLD in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
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A liver transplant recipient spends 40 days in the ICU at Michigan Medicine and recovers. He shares how his wife and a familiar doctor helped him survive.
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A new study looks into the correlation between strong NIH research support and strong career development funding in ranked institutions.
