Spring 2021, Student Voices

Illustration of community behavior and measurements of various social determinants of health

Undergraduate Students Discuss COVID-19 Impacts on Social Determinants of Health

Social determinants of health are key influences in shaping health outcomes. With this in mind, a group of six undergraduate students from the University of Michigan School of Public Health came together to publish a paper on how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact various social determinants of health as we look toward the future and the virus continues to spread.

Elizabeth Brines, MPH '21, Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health

Remote Global Health Internship Is Not an Oxymoron

Global internships last summer were rather different from what students might have envisioned. With a creative spirit, adaptable skills, and a passion for moving public health forward, Michigan students spent their summer months connecting with and learning from a variety of global health partners.

A physician works through an evaluation with a patient

Screening for Social Determinants of Health in Pediatric Settings

Early screening and intervention, including in the doctor’s office, can help address health inequities and mitigate their impact. The negative effects of childhood adversity extend to a variety of health outcomes. Screening promotes well-being by ensuring families have the resources they need to maintain a healthy environment for their child.