Michigan Public Health News Center

Anonymous tip line flags thousands of firearm threats in schools

A look at one state's use of Sandy Hook Promise's Say Something Anonymous Reporting System, which provides K-12 students a way to confidentially report concerning behaviors, found that youth submitted thousands of tips each year on firearm-related risks.

Few older adults use direct-to-consumer health services; many who do don't tell their regular provider

New report from the National Poll on Healthy Aging

Only a small percentage of older Americans have jumped on the rising trend of getting health care services and prescriptions directly from an online-only company, rather than seeing their usual health care providers in person or via telehealth, a new poll finds. But that could change rapidly, the University of Michigan survey suggests.

MolinaCares-funded Michigan Health Equity Challenge selects 10 project finalists

The Michigan Health Equity Challenge, in partnership with the MolinaCares Accord, recently announced the selection of 10 project finalists. The challenge aims to engage U-M graduate students in developing community-based solutions to health equity challenges in Southeast Michigan.

How to make the most of your at-home COVID test

Aubree Gordon quoted in the New York Times

Here’s what you need to know about when to take a test for accurate results, and how to get kits for free.

Sickle cell raises COVID-19 risk, but vaccination lags

Adults with sickle cell disease around half as likely to have gotten initial doses as people without sickle cell disease, according to new research from University of Michigan researchers.

The pandemic's role in shaping parents' attitudes toward vaccines

Q&A with Abram L. Wagner

A recent study conducted by Michigan Public Health researchers examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on parental vaccine hesitancy.