Health Equity

Three children posing in front of a white car. The child on the left is wearing a pink outfit and holding a black cat.

White knuckles, locked hands, and a cry for help

By Cristal Quijada

After surviving childhood trauma and debilitating panic attacks, Cristal Quijada, now a master's student in the online MPH program at Michigan Public Health, became a public health nurse advocating for trauma-informed, equitable mental health care.

Darrell Hudson

Remembering my why

By 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.