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).
Alexis Villafranca recounts her experiences on the trip from the perspective of both student and RGV community member.
At the end of the trip, HBHE student Cayla reflects on the highs, lows, and hopeful moments from her experience in Southeast Texas.
Health Behavior and Health Education student Cate shares her insight into the community of the Rio Grande Valley.
HBHE student Emma describes her role in facilitating conversations about youth mental health throughout the interview process.
HBHE Student Cindy Le asks this question as she interviews key stakeholders from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas.
After walking through the halls of a southern Texas high school, EPID student Kim Fox reflects on the impact of identity, youth culture, and attitudes toward mental health in the predominantly Hispanic-American community along the U.S.-Mexico border.