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Declining childhood vaccination: An interview with Michigan's top doctor

Declining childhood vaccination: An interview with Michigan's top doctor

Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Chief Medical Executive for the State of Michigan, discusses challenges related to childhood vaccinations post-COVID, emphasizing the need to rebuild trust and explore innovative solutions in a compelling interview with Michigan Public Health professor Matthew L. Boulton.

Health and dignity for Michigan farmworkers

Health and dignity for Michigan farmworkers

With the Michigan Farmworker Project, two researchers document the health challenges faced by the state’s agricultural workers. Alexis Handal and Lisbeth Iglesias-Rios discuss the crucial role of data in driving policy changes for better conditions for farmworkers.

Putting oncologists out of business

Putting oncologists out of business

Leigh Pearce discusses her team's cancer research at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, emphasizing prevention and early detection of ovarian, breast, and cervical cancers. She also mentions the MI-CARES project, which is studying environmental impacts on cancer risk for Michigan residents.

Ahead of the Curve: Bakari Sellers

Ahead of the Curve: Bakari Sellers

In this episode, civil rights activist, attorney, and author Bakari Sellers discusses his activism journey, advocacy for progressive policies, personal healthcare challenges, and dedication to confront miseducation.

A data driven fairytale

Bhramar Mukherjee: A data-driven fairytale

Professor Bhramar Mukherjee explains how biostatistics helps make sense of big data for medical prevention and treatment and how she encourages her students to stay patient, optimistic, and attuned to their inner voices in their pursuits.

Weight stigma

Weight stigma and redefining healthy

Discover the harmful impact of weight-centric perspectives in public health with Kendrin Sonneville, associate professor of Nutritional Sciences. She discusses weight stigma and why she advocates for a weight-inclusive approach to public health.