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Federal budget cuts and worker safety

Michigan Public Health professor and researcher Rick Neitzel warns that federal cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which has lost two-thirds of its staff, will lead to more preventable workplace injuries and deaths across industries from mining to healthcare.

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Investing in COVID-19 vaccination more than paid off for US

The national vaccine strategy paid for itself after just one year, according to a study led by University of Michigan researchers. The United States prevented far more in medical spending and lost productivity than it spent on testing, buying and delivering the 2021 vaccines.

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On the Heights: March 2025

Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.