Public Health Action Support Team (PHAST) students, staff, and faculty while they are out in the field, practicing public health on the frontlines.

Michigan Public Health: Frontlines

The posts featured on this Michigan Public Health Frontlines blog are from students, staff, and faculty while they are out in the field, practicing public health on the frontlines. Read on for stories from global health field experiences and the Public Health Action Support Team (PHAST).

view of town from the water

The Importance of Community

Abi Collingwood, Epidemiology Student

Abi shares the importance of culture and positive community relationships in public health work through her experience in USVI.

water view from docks

Tiempos en the U.S. Virgin Islands

Areli Balderrama, HBHE Student

Areli builds connections with locals in the U.S. Virgin Islands through Spanish, humor, and kindness.

A damaged rooftop in St. Thomas

Public Health Outside the Classroom

Nicholas Miller, Epidemiology Student

Nick compares the realities of fieldwork to the classroom.

balcony view

Looking Forward and Creating Space

Christina Negrete, Nutritional Sciences Student

Christina helps an elderly resident in St. Thomas, listens to stories in St. Croix, and more.

hazy island view

In the Wake of Hurricanes, Public Health Matters

Kira Rib, EHS Student

Having experienced the 2004 hurricane season in Florida, Kira emphasizes the role of public health in emergency management.

Group picture near the water

USVI Part 2: Reflection

Emily Dejka, Epidemiology Student

Emily shares a powerful moment with a resident while surveying in the U.S. Virgin Islands.