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Dr. Rachel Levine, left, talks with Dean F. DuBois Bowman, while both are seated at The Exchange event

Dr. Rachel Levine: Health equity is essential, not 'woke'

Keynote speaker sees a future where ‘everyone has the opportunity to achieve their highest possible level of health’

Health equity isn’t a “woke” concept. It is a fundamental necessity for a thriving society. Dr. Rachel Levine, the former Assistant Secretary for Health for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), delivered this key message during the “Health and Gender Equity in the Modern Era” seminar.

Money pulled out of a wallet.

Chronic disease burden and future perceptions of financial control

Living with a chronic disease affects more than just physical health—it can cast a shadow over people’s perceived financial control and wellbeing, says a new study published in the journal Medical Care by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers.

Field of ragweed plants.

Rising pollen levels pose deadly risk for older adults

As climate change intensifies pollen seasons across the country, new research from the University of Michigan reveals a connection between pollen exposure and death rates among older adults with breathing problems.