Increasing Screen Time During COVID-19 Could Be Harmful to Kids' Eyesight
Shu-Fang Shih and Olivia Killeen
The coronavirus pandemic is remaking the way children learn, and it could have an impact on their eyes.
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Stacking Protections against Disease: What Do Driving a Car and Occupational Health Have to Do with the Coronavirus?
Aurora Le
Preventing the spread of disease is essential for our health. So is having a steady income. To get us back to work safely, occupational health experts are helping us “stack” protective measures—use multiple layers of safeguards—to truly protect workers, clients, patients, and visitors from the potential harms of environmental exposures on the job and in other spaces we frequent.
How Do You Stay Safe Now That States Are Reopening? An Expert Explains How to Assess Risk When Reconnecting With Friends and Family
Ryan Malosh
Now that states are relaxing social distancing restrictions, people desperately want to see friends and family, go to a restaurant and let our kids have playdates. Even grocery shopping sounds fun. But how can you do that and still stay safe? Ryan Malosh, who is immune-compromised himself, walks you through some decision-making.
Caring for Our Caregivers: The Unrecognized and Undervalued Family Caregiver
Minakshi Raj, PhD ’20
For years we have known that the US does not have a sufficient health care workforce to provide adequate health care for older adults. The current pandemic makes the situation all the more pressing. Now is the time to revisit and revise our policies and practices to reduce the burden of suffering for older Americans and their caregivers.
What US States Can Learn From COVID-19 Transition Planning in Europe
Holly Jarman, Sarah Rozenblum, and Scott Greer
Two months after a rapid rise in coronavirus cases spread throughout Europe, many European governments are planning to reopen their economies. What lessons will we learn from Europe's example? Two professors and a PhD student from Michigan Public Health take a look into the possibilities.
Homelessness and Job Security: Challenges and Interventions
Nisha Bharat, Jenna Cicatello, Emily Guo, and Vennela Vallabhaneni
On any given night, half a million people in the US face homelessness. Many people experiencing homelessness face a range of challenges with finding stable jobs. Providing resources to overcome common obstacles to stable employment is a good first step in combating this pervasive problem.