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IN THE NEWS: As COVID Outbreaks Continue, Michigan's Ability to Contain Cases Is Tested
Emily Martin featured on Michigan Radio
Emily Martin, associate professor of Epidemiology, discusses Michigan COVID-19 cases and how they compare to states like Texas and Arizona, where record high cases and hospitalizations continue to rise. Read more
COVID-19 and the Disproportionate Impact on Black Americans
Q&A with Enrique Neblett
Why is the coronavirus pandemic causing Black Americans to be disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and what can we do at the individual and community level to dismantle the systemic racism at the root of these health disparities? Read more
IN THE NEWS: Where Did Tackling COVID-19 Go Wrong for the US?
Holly Jarman featured on CNN
University of Michigan School of Public Health professor Holly Jarman tells Fareed Zakaria of CNN that a "fragmented" public health system has hurt the US response to COVID-19. Read more
IN THE NEWS: Here's How To Incorporate Anti-Racism Into Your Daily Life
Riana Anderson quoted in Elite Daily
This article from Elite Daily details how you can incorporate anti-racism into your own life to show that actions are louder than words. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: No Turning Back for Florida, Texas? The Next Two Weeks Are 'Critical' for US, Fauci Warns
Arnold Monto quoted in USA Today
States have arrived at a crossroads that will define the coronavirus pandemic in the United States as half of the country struggles to manage rising COVID-19 cases, health experts say. Read more
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Dana Dolinoy Awarded Grant from NIEHS RIVER Program
Dana Dolinoy, NSF International Chair and professor of Environmental Health Sciences and professor of Nutritional Sciences, was awarded a $6.9 million R35 award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) for the expansion of epigenetic science. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: How Businesses Can Address Mental Health & Racial Disparities
Riana Anderson featured on Yahoo Finance
Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health Riana Elyse Anderson joins Yahoo Finance’s Akiko Fujita and Anjalee Khemlani to discuss racial disparities of those impacted by the coronavirus. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: 2nd Wave of Virus Cases? Experts Say We're Still in the 1st
Arnold Monto quoted in the Associated Press
Has the United States hit a second wave of the coronavirus? The Associated Press spoke to several public health experts to learn more. Read more
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Future of UK's Health Care System Uncertain as Brexit Moves Forward Amid COVID-19
Q&A with Holly Jarman and Scott Greer
While COVID-19 has been garnering the attention of leaders around the world, the transition period for Brexit ends Dec. 31, 2020. A group of researchers, including Holly Jarman and Scott Greer from University of Michigan's School of Public Health recently analyzed the negotiating position in assessing the potential impact on health of the United Kingdom's future relationship agreement with the European Union. Read more
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Supreme Court Decision on LGBTQ+ Rights Will Have 'Monumental' Impact on Community
Q&A with Gary Harper
Gary Harper discusses the implications of the recent 6-3 Supreme Court decision that states that LGBTQ+ individuals are protected from job discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Harper was among a group of researchers who wrote two amicus briefs in support of the employees in the case. Read more
