Get to Know Health Behavior and Health Education Professor Carissa Schmidt
Carissa Schmidt
Get to know clinical assistant professor of Health Behavior and Health Education Carissa Schmidt.
Epidemiology,Faculty
Latin America Is Now the Coronavirus Epicenter
Q&A with Rafael Meza
Latin America has now surpassed Europe and the United States in the number of new COVID-19 cases. Rafael Meza, associate professor and associate chair of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health, discusses the concerning trend.
Recent Acts of Racism and Violence: Dean Bowman Addresses Racial Violence
F. DuBois Bowman
Dean Bowman sent the following letter to the University of Michigan School of Public Health community last Friday to address the public health crisis of racism in communities across the nation.
Coronavirus Pandemic Worsens Food Insecurity for Low-Income Adults
New research from Julia Wolfson and Cindy Leung
As states started closing schools and issuing stay-home orders in March because of the coronavirus, four out of 10 low-income Americans were already struggling to afford enough food for their households, according to a new study from University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers.
Pre-COVID-19 Poll of Older Adults Hints at Potential Impact of Pandemic on Their Eating Habits
New research from Julia Wolfson and Cindy Leung
Most people in their 50s and older were capable home cooks just before COVID-19 struck America, but only 5% had ordered groceries online, according to a new national poll.
IN THE NEWS: Michigan Launches Web Portal Allowing Employees, Employers to Track Coronavirus Symptoms
Sharon Kardia quoted in MLive
As employers across the state of Michigan continue to reopen their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, a newly launched tool is available to help employees and businesses track possible spread at their facilities.