The pandemic may have increased older adults’ fall risk
Focus on increasing physical activity and mobility, improving conditioning, and breaking the “vicious cycle” of fall
August 02, 2021 2:23 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 workers 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
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A game-changer for mental health: Sports icons open up
Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and others could accelerate growing acceptance and decreasing stigma for mental health.<
July 29, 2021 11:41 AM
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10 reasons to put the COVID-19 vaccine on your back-to-school list
By getting vaccinated now, teens and young adults can help protect others, and themselves, by the start of the school year
July 20, 2021 12:18 PM
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Serious fireworks injuries doubled after Michigan law changed
Sharpest rise seen in patients harmed by mortar-launched shells, and in amputations.
July 09, 2021 2:51 PM
One-third of older Americans delayed health care over COVID concerns
Making up appointments for chronic conditions and regular preventive care recommended.
June 17, 2021 3:31 PM
