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Spotlight
Exploring how the lack of affordable, quality childcare creates significant stress for working parents, particularly affecting low-income families and people of color, while also examining the burnout crisis facing underpaid early childhood educators.
COVID-19, syphilis, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis show that while biomedical breakthroughs are necessary to eliminate epidemic diseases, sustained focus and resources aimed at helping the most socially and economically vulnerable are essential.
Kaitlyn Bowie, a second-year MPH student, explores how family-centered care addresses health disparities in African American communities by fostering collaboration with families, enhancing outcomes, and building trust.
With a new year quickly approaching and the anticipation of the coming political changes, Laura Power, clinical associate professor of Epidemiology, reminds us to remember that no matter what the future holds, public health is indispensable.
Justin Colacino, associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences and Nutritional Sciences, delves into the connections between pollution, environmental exposures, and cancer disparities.
Michigan Public Health associate professor Kendrin Sonneville challenges traditional BMI-focused health metrics, revealing how weight stigma impacts mental health and advocating for a more inclusive approach to defining wellness across the weight spectrum.
In 2023, the US Surgeon General issued a national health advisory on a loneliness epidemic in the US. Michigan Public Health professor Lindsay Kobayashi explains the long-term health consequences of loneliness, what causes it, and how we can heal through community-level interventions.
Youth leaders from Washington, DC, and Muskegon, MI, came together in a cross-city exchange to tackle gun violence. Through workshops, discussions, and shared experiences, they championed prevention strategies and empowered their communities to create lasting change.
Injury prevention saves lives. Discover how this public health approach tackles issues like overdoses, crashes, and concussions — and why calling them 'accidents' misses the mark. Celebrate National Injury Prevention Day by learning more about these vital strategies.
Dr. James Lacey is the Principal Investigator of the California Teacher’s Study and a University of Michigan School of Public Health alum. He is excited to be giving back to the public health program by supporting the learning of current students through remote research opportunities.