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).
Kayla Hunter connects past and present images of rural Mississippi as she prepares for her field work in Clarksdale.
Epidemiology student Caleb Ward describes working with the Cameron County Health Department to develop an emergency preparedness exercise.
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.