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).
Asia practices communication, teamwork, and flexibility while in the field in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Read about Marie’s experiences entering communities in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Abi shares the importance of culture and positive community relationships in public health work through her experience in USVI.
Areli builds connections with locals in the U.S. Virgin Islands through Spanish, humor, and kindness.
Nick compares the realities of fieldwork to the classroom.
Christina helps an elderly resident in St. Thomas, listens to stories in St. Croix, and more.