On the Heights: February 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.
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MI-Healthy City Tool helps communities promote health equity across Michigan
The MI-Healthy City Tool, developed by researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, is a comprehensive dashboard analyzing health equity in Michigan's largest cities to inform policy and community action.
Michigan Public Health honors faculty, staff, students for excellence, impact
Students, faculty and staff from the University of Michigan School of Public Health were recognized during the third annual Public Health Honors. The event applauded the extraordinary efforts and successes of individuals who have gone above and beyond in the areas of public health research, education and community service.
Researchers contribute to US Department of Health and Human Services report on LGBTQI+ Youth
Two University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers were involved in the development of a new report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), providing resources and recommendations to support LGBTQI+ youth.
Public health pipeline program highlights strategies for recruiting underrepresented students
Q&A with Dana Thomas
A recently published article in Pedagogy in Health Promotion analyzes the recruitment and outreach strategy for underrepresented populations of Michigan Public Health’s Future Public Health Leaders Program (FPHLP). Dana Thomas, the program’s director, details the program, its mission, and what strategies they found to improve students’ interests in public health careers.
How 20 Years of Stroke Research Revealed Disparities Among Mexican Americans
Belinda Zuniga featured by the American Heart Association
Belinda Zuniga, who works with Michigan Public Health's Lynda Lisabeth on the Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi (BASIC) Project, helps further research about stroke in Mexican Americans.