Leona Falconer
Leona Falconer is a senior at Central Michigan University studying public relations and marketing and an intern for Michigan Medicine. She has a passion for healthcare communications and technical writing. In her previous internships, Leona has done corporate communications for Stryker and supported media outreach efforts for Franco, a communications agency. She’s also president of CMU’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America.
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Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention
With measles outbreaks on the rise, here are 10 things to know about immunization and prevention.
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Complex procedure saves man on life support, reverses organ failure
A specialized procedure saved one man who was on life support in the hospital.
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Can preventing inflammation improve heart and brain health?
Michigan Medicine research study aims to address inflammation’s role in diseases of the heart and brain.
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Protecting heart health during pregnancy
Experts discuss pregnancy and heart health.
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What parents should know about teen drug and alcohol use
An expert from the University of Michigan Addiction Center shares the impacts of teen substance use and what families can do to help youth who may be at risk or showing signs of addiction.
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Free sleep clinic addresses disparities in treatment of sleep disorders
New sleep medicine service aims to combat sleep disorders and help reduce poor health outcomes for people without health insurance.
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Novel antibody targets CD38 enzyme to treat systemic sclerosis
New study has identified an enzyme contributing to systemic sclerosis.
