Michigan Public Health faculty, students and alumni are making an impact on public health in the US and around the world. Find the latest news here. View our news archive for additional content.
SPOTLIGHT
Generational Impact: Fifty Years of the PhD Program in Health Services Research and Policy
The long and illustrious careers of alums from Michigan’s program in Health Services Research and Policy demonstrate the impact of professionals trained in both practice and academia—a testament to the educational value of the program for students and the broad influence the program has had on health care management and policy in the US and beyond. Read more
Home-Cooked Meals Linked to Higher Diet Quality but Lower-Income Americans Still Fall Behind
New research from Julia Wolfson
Americans who cook meals at home frequently are more likely to have an overall better quality diet, but the association between cooking at home and diet quality differs between high- and low-income populations, according to a new study by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers. Read more
IN THE NEWS: Growing Up Amid the Rise of Racism
Series curated by William Lopez
How can we create a better, safer world for youth constructing a sense of who they are in the midst of increasingly visible racism? Read more
Helping Physicians Look Upstream: Fifty Years of Training with the Preventive Medicine Residency
The School of Public Health's long-running Preventive Medicine Residency trains highly-qualified physicians for careers in clinical preventive medicine and public health. For decades, the program has been a strong partner for local and state health departments and served population health systems around the world. Read more
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Why Mentoring Matters
DuBois Bowman featured on Conversations with Mark Becker Podcast
Georgia State University president, Mark Becker, talks with DuBois Bowman about the value and impact of mentoring in opening opportunities for minorities and women in technical fields. Bowman shares examples of how mentoring shaped his future and how he has made it an important part of his professional career. Read more
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Dredging the Hudson River: Could the Cure Be Worse Than the Disease?
New Research from Michigan Public Health
In an extensive analysis published in Environmental Health Perspectives, Jacob Kvasnicka explores a comparative approach that could help determine trade-offs involved in remediation alternatives. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: When Does Everyday Noise Become Unhealthy?
Rick Neitzel featured on Stateside
A new collaboration between the University of Michigan and Apple aims to determine exactly how much noise pollution we experience every day. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: What Makes a Healthy Diet? A Table, No TV and Fresh Food
Karen Peterson featured in Great Lakes Echo
Households that eat family-style meals together at the table with the TV off may have healthier diets than families who don’t, according to Karen Peterson, professor of Nutritional Sciences at Michigan Public Health. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: New York City Needs to Better Regulate Noise
Rick Neitzel featured in City & State
Nine out of ten adults in New York City are regularly exposed to noise levels higher than the 70 decibels that the EPA considers to be harmful, at schools, the gym and during their commutes. Read more
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New Research Reviews Opioid Misuse Prevention Policies Across the United States
New Research from Amanda Mauri and Tarlise Townsend
A new review of opioid misuse prevention policies across the United States analyzed the effectiveness of each policy on addressing prescribing, patient behavior, and patient health related outcomes. Read more
