William Lopez and Paul Fleming discuss their recently published books, ethical storytelling, and writing for public audiences in an era of mistrust—showing how books can bring public health ideas beyond academia.
Experts in public health and urban planning explore factors driving housing inequity, the nationwide housing crisis, and innovative solutions for housing access. Discover how they combine their expertise to address housing issues that affect health.
Five years after COVID-19 began, University of Michigan School of Public Health experts reflect on lessons learned and ongoing research. Hear stories of resilience programs for older adults and studies tracking the pandemic's lasting impacts.
In this episode, Michigan Public Health professor John Piette interviews alumna Kate Monti, co-founder of Avela Health. They explore her transition from tech-enabled addiction recovery work to supporting neurodivergent families, highlighting the parallels, challenges, and impact of technology on healthcare access.
Vic Strecher, a professor renowned for his work in digital health, discusses the concept of purpose. Drawing from personal loss and research, he explains how a strong sense of purpose can lead to a longer life, with improved emotional and physical wellbeing.
Two Health Behavior and Health Education researchers from Michigan Public Health, Bill Lopez and Fleming, provide a public health rationale for implementing alternative response programs informed by public health principles of care, equity and prevention.