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).
Ricco Iglesias a 3rd Year, dual degree Master in Business Administration and Health Services Administration Candidate, shares his excitement about deploying to Grenada as well as using his experiences to help make an impact in the community.
Mildred Wallace, 2nd Year General Epidemiology Candidate, shares her thoughts about deploying to Grenada to experience the hands-on public health work that she's been anticipating as a student.
Marcus V Spinelli da Silva, 2nd Year MPH, Global Health Epidemiology Candidate, shares his excitement about deploying to Grenada while also considering how his differences may impact his work.
Jamie Fry, 2nd Year MPH Epidemiology Candidate, shares her thoughts about deploying to Grenada as she is also preparing to graduate and enter the public health workforce.
Darius Moore, MPH, 2nd Year Health Behavior Health Education Candidate, shares his anticipation of the Grenada trip. There are mixed emotions, but his group is ready to take on this amazing opportunity.
Munira Mohamed, 2nd Year MPH Epidemiology Candidate, shares her thoughts before deploying to Grenada; she is excited about the opportunity but also nervous about being able to contribute to meaningful change.