Research impact

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.

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.

Living near harmful algal blooms reduces life expectancy with ALS

Living close to cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms, which are present nationwide but are more common in coastal and Great Lakes states, heightens the rate of dying from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a Michigan Public Health study suggests.

Urban health expert focuses on improving housing opportunities across Michigan

How cities are planned and organized has a tremendous impact on the health of residents, especially in marginalized communities, says Roshanak Mehdipanah, an urban health expert at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.

Community-based greening programs can curb violence, improve mental and physical health

In an effort to address community violence throughout the state and nationwide, University of Michigan researchers are partnering with community members and local organizations to implement and evaluate programs that aim to curb violence by cleaning up neighborhoods.

Healthcare jobs bounce back after COVID-19, but some sectors still struggling

Research shows overall healthcare employment has fully recovered from pandemic lows by 2024; office-based behavioral health surges 84%

The United States healthcare workforce has bounced back from the massive job losses of early 2020, with employment now matching pre-pandemic projections, according to new research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. But the recovery is far from even—while some healthcare settings are thriving, others continue to struggle with severe staffing shortages.