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Explore how the Pediatric Medical Home model can pave the way for effective community collaboration and improved family access to care.
In this article from The Conversation, Michigan Public Health researchers highlight the reality of precarious work and exploitative labor practices for Michigan’s farmworkers. Researchers Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos and Alexis Handal lead the Michigan Farmworker Project, an academic collaboration with community and state organizations to increase understanding of the social, labor and housing situation of farmworkers in the state.
Detroiters who face rising rents, poor living conditions and systemic barriers to affordable and safe housing are at greater risk of poor health, our research finds.
University of Michigan professors discuss the importance of safe gun storage practices in this article first published on The Conversation.
Online MPH student Dana Robles-Garcia collaborated with the California Teachers Study (CTS) to conduct remote research which examined healthcare use disparities among bisexual, lesbian/gay, and heterosexual women.
Anna Smith, an online MPH student at the University of Michigan, investigates five-year cancer survivorship differences between urban and rural residents through her research with the California Teachers Study.
Jean Rinkowski, a recent graduate in online MPH program, investigates how lifestyle and risk factors differ between urban and rural cancer patients in the California Teachers Study cohort, uncovering disparities and their potential implications for public health.
Online MPH student Ethan Bouche was able to contribute to a large-scale research project as a distance-learner. He described his analysis of COVID-19 mortality within the California Teachers Study, exploring the pandemic's role in excess deaths and shifts in leading causes of death among participants.
Discover the surprising links between air pollution and common health conditions like asthma, heart disease, and even dementia. Learn about the effects of pollution on vulnerable populations and the importance of rethinking pollution in the wake of climate change.
For immigrants, food provides a connection to their roots and comfort in a new place. But when chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes require a change in diet, striking a balance between health and heritage becomes a challenge. That’s where culturally tailored dietary guidance comes in.