Laura Power talks with Brian Castrucci and JP Leider about student loan debt’s impact on governmental public health workers, risks to community support, and policy solutions to ease debt and strengthen the workforce.
Kendrin Sonneville introduces the new Center of Excellence for Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health that works to improve outcomes for mothers, children, young people, and families.
William Lopez and Paul Fleming discuss their recently published books, ethical storytelling, and writing for public audiences in an era of mistrust—showing how books can bring public health ideas beyond academia.
Justin Heinze discusses school safety drills, their potential negative health, psychological and emotional effects, and emerging best practices for addressing the impacts on students and school communities.
Michael Shepherd discusses the importance of Medicaid in rural communities, and how policy changes to Medicaid impact rural families, local economies, and entire regions.
April Zeoli discusses how red flag laws and firearm restrictions in protective orders can prevent domestic violence tragedies.