Beata Mostafavi
Public Relations Manager
Mostafavi leads media relations and content creation for University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital. Prior to joining Michigan Medicine in 2012, Mostafavi spent 10 years as a journalist. Contact: [email protected]
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Many parents face challenges getting kids to eat a healthy breakfast before school
Three-quarters of parents report at least one barrier to their child starting the day with a healthy meal on a typical school day, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
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Helping kids with ADHD thrive in school
ADHD impacts almost 1 in 11 children. Read how parents can recognize the signs and support your child in and out of the classroom
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More teens are using AI: What parents should know
As more teens turn to tools like ChatGPT for their schoolwork, a doctor shares what parents should watch out for and how they can help their kids use AI wisely.
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Born with half a heart, headed to college with a full life
Teen born with complex congenital heart condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome, referred to as half a heart, prepares for big milestone as she starts college.
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More leucovorin prescribed to kids after federal officials touted its unproven benefits for autism
A new study finds sharp increase in dispensing of leucovorin after high profile news conference touting its unproven benefits for autism.
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Many young adults may not be ready to manage their own health care
Many young adults may be entering adulthood without the practical skills needed to manage their own health care, suggests a national C.S. Mott Children's Hospital poll.
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Expert complex heart surgery team saves baby with rare genetic heart condition
A baby boy born with a severe form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy needed a complicated procedure few centers perform
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Research may help better predict outcomes in kids with congenital cytomegalovirus
Two new studies may help researchers and clinicians better understand congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), the most common infectious cause of birth defects and a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss in children.
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12-year-old shares journey with sickle cell anemia on Capitol Hill
A 12-year-old takes his story to Washington, D.C., sharing with lawmakers how specialized treatment transformed his life with sickle cell disease.
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When should parents stop tracking their kids' location?
Some parents may be crossing a line with tracking their young adult kids’ locations, according to a new national poll.
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12-year-old C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital patient heads to Washington to advocate for children’s health
Twelve-year-old with sickle cell anemia to share his story with lawmakers to help them understand how federal health policies affect children like him as part of the Children’s Hospital Association’s Family Advocacy Day.
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Children with craniofacial differences receive Parisian-themed Glamour Day experience
Patients from the Craniofacial Anomalies Program at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital received the red-carpet treatment during the annual Glamour Day event.
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Teens need private time with doctors, but many aren’t getting it
While most parents say it’s important for health care providers to speak privately with teenagers during their medical visits, far fewer are putting that belief into practice, according to a new University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
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A heart attack 9 days after giving birth: Mother of 4 shares her SCAD experience
A mother of four shares journey with a rare heart attack just days after birth called Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, a leading cause of heart attacks in women under 50.
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Study suggests fibroid rates in Latina women may be lower than previously thought
Uterine fibroids may be less common in Latina women than earlier estimates suggested, according to new research.
