As Medicaid work requirements loom, study finds links between coverage, better health & higher employment
Biggest job gains seen among low-income adults with serious health problems whose health improved over time
Research impact
Empowering communities: Transforming mental health care in Honduras
University of Michigan researcher scales mental health interventions globally by training local leaders as community facilitators
A University of Michigan program trains community leaders in Honduras to provide mental health support using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. The initiative helps vulnerable populations access care in a country where clinical mental health services are scarce.
On the Heights: August 2025
Faculty testify on policy impacts, receive research grants, and share expertise on national platforms
Faculty expertise drives policy testimony, groundbreaking research, and national media coverage as Michigan Public Health advances health equity and community impact.
Michigan Public Health receives $1.8M to strengthen maternal and child health workforce
Five-year federal grant will launch Michigan Public Health's first Certificate in Maternal Child Health, training 25+ students annually through partnerships with community organizations and government agencies.
Firearm violence in communities increases risk of cardiovascular disease death, study finds
Michigan Public Health researchers find connection between community gun violence and heart disease deaths, suggesting violence prevention could be reframed as cardiovascular health strategy for communities.
New research reveals gaps in COVID-19 prevention policies for farmworkers
Q&A with researcher Devon Payne-Sturges
University of Michigan research on Oregon's COVID-19 response shows comprehensive workplace policies effectively protected both general workers and farmworkers. Expert Devon Payne-Sturges shares insights for future pandemic preparedness.