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.
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Nursing homes hardest hit by health care employment declines
New research from Thuy Nguyen
Among health care job sectors, nursing homes have been the most adversely affected by declines in employment growth since the pandemic—a rate more than triple that of hospitals or physician offices, says a University of Michigan School of Public Health researcher.
$3.3M grant to support U-M research surrounding surgical care for patients with opioid use disorder
The University of Michigan recently received a $3.3 million grant to launch a comprehensive data science project that aims to inform best practices on pre- and post-surgical care procedures for patients with opioid use disorder.
Community-based collaborative to improve birth outcomes for Detroit Latinas
Collaborative to identify key barriers and facilitators to positive birth outcomes and create a strategic plan for change
Michigan Public Health researchers are leading a new community-based project aimed at improving maternal and child health for Latina women in Detroit.
Denise Anthony named inaugural Rubin Department Chair of Health Management and Policy
Denise Anthony was named the inaugural Rubin Department Chair of Health Management and Policy within the University of Michigan School of Public Health on Sept. 21. The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved Anthony’s appointment to the chair, which was established by Amir Rubin, MHSA ’96, MBA ’96, and Nicole Rubin, MHSA ’95.
Edward Norton named UnitedHealthcare Professor of Health Care Management
The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the appointment of Edward Norton as UnitedHealthcare Professor of Health Care Management. The endowed professorship was established in 2018 to support a selected tenured faculty member whose work aligns with UnitedHealthcare’s commitment to a value-based healthcare system.