Remembering my why
Darrell Hudson
At a time when grants are being defunded and equity-focused offices are being eliminated, health equity researcher Darrell Hudson reflects on the “why” behind his work.
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How inaccessible childcare affects families and early childhood educators
By Katie Romas
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.
The power of family-centered care for chronic illness in African Americans
By Kaitlyn Bowie
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.
California Teacher's Study facilitates large data research collaboration with online MPH students
James Lacey
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.
Healthcare use by sexual orientation in the California Teachers Study
Danna Robles-Garcia
Online MPH student Dana Robles-Garcia collaborated with the California Teachers Study (CTS) to conduct remote research which examined healthcare use disparities among bisexual, lesbian/gay, and heterosexual women.
Survivorship differences between urban and rural participants with solid tumors
Anna Smith
Anna Smith, an online MPH student at the University of Michigan, investigates five-year cancer survivorship differences between urban and rural residents through her research with the California Teachers Study.