Health Care

Scott Greer

How politics shapes public health systems around the world

Q&A with University of Michigan researcher Scott Greer on democracy, trust and health policy

Scott Greer, professor of Health Management and Policy and Global Public Health, sees the world of health policy through a nuanced political lens. A political scientist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, he explores how different countries navigate complex health challenges and political systems.

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Healthcare jobs bounce back after COVID-19, but some sectors still struggling

Research shows overall healthcare employment has fully recovered from pandemic lows by 2024; office-based behavioral health surges 84%

The United States healthcare workforce has bounced back from the massive job losses of early 2020, with employment now matching pre-pandemic projections, according to new research from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. But the recovery is far from even—while some healthcare settings are thriving, others continue to struggle with severe staffing shortages.

Renée Branch Canady

Canady: 'A just world is healthier tomorrow than it is today for all'

National public health thought leader states case for making room at the table for everyone

Renée Branch Canady, known for her eloquence and passion for public health, delivered a heartfelt message of hope amid challenging times on April 1 at the University of Michigan School of Public Health’s Cornely Community Room. The talk, “Bring a Folding Chair: Making Room at the Table for Health Equity," was a fitting reminder of how pivotal health equity is within the work and lives of the public health community.