How Medicaid policy shapes the future of rural communities
Michael Shepherd discusses the importance of Medicaid in rural communities, and how policy changes to Medicaid impact rural families, local economies, and entire regions.
Health Care Results
Public health in action: Five years after COVID-19
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.
Ahead of the Curve: Amir Dan Rubin
Dean F. DuBois Bowman sits down with Amir Dan Rubin for a discussion on leadership, the importance of continuous learning, and the future of healthcare.
Weight stigma and redefining healthy
Discover the harmful impact of weight-centric perspectives in public health with Kendrin Sonneville, associate professor of Nutritional Sciences. She discusses weight stigma and why she advocates for a weight-inclusive approach to public health.
Gender affirming care
What is gender affirming health care? Michigan Public Health experts explore the various ways gender affirming care is provided in healthcare settings, and how it can impact health outcomes for transgender and non-binary individuals.
The ramifications of health care worker burnout
For thousands of health care workers around the world, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic has been non-stop for two years and counting. From dealing with illness themselves, to experiencing burnout, or even leaving the field altogether, we want to understand the toll on our health care workforce. In this episode, we'll explore the ripple effects of COVID's impact for these workers, and what potential solutions exist.