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On the Heights: July 2025

Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.

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New study on TB transmission among minorities in Arkansas highlights urgent need for focused prevention

Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander and Black Arkansans experience a substantially higher risk of recently transmitted TB

A new study from Michigan Public Health and the Arkansas Department of Health reveals that, despite low overall rates, tuberculosis (TB) continues to disproportionately affect Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Black, and Hispanic communities in Arkansas. The research highlights growing rates of recent TB transmission and calls for targeted prevention efforts and improved access to care to address persistent disparities.

Scott Greer

How politics shapes public health systems around the world

Q&A with University of Michigan researcher Scott Greer on democracy, trust and health policy

Scott Greer, professor of Health Management and Policy and Global Public Health, sees the world of health policy through a nuanced political lens. A political scientist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, he explores how different countries navigate complex health challenges and political systems.

Stylized illustration of the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

On the Heights: June 2025

Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.

Dr. April Zeoli presents on domestic violence laws and firearm violence. Washington, D.C.

Policy impact snapshot: Reducing firearm violence using policy

April Zeoli, associate professor of Health Management and Policy, studies laws aimed at preventing firearm violence and their effectiveness at reducing related harms. She engages with policy leaders and other stakeholders to inform firearm safety regulations.