Michigan Public Health is built on diverse perspectives and community voices. We engage with countless fields and diverse populations, and together we help drive forward the dialogues that guide the future of public health.
SPOTLIGHT
Climate Matters in Michigan
Pressing Realities for a State and a Region
Nearly fifty years after the 1970 Teach-In on the Environment, which began with a rally in Crisler Center, we invited five colleagues to discuss what climate change will mean for the state of Michigan’s environment and its people. Read more
Why a Plan to Lower Prescription Drug Prices Should Not Be Piecemeal
Minal R. Patel and Joe Gerald
Presidential candidates and the current president have all talked about ways to lower drug costs, but experts know it is going to take more than politics to change how drugs are priced in the US. Read more
Malnutrition in Humanitarian Crises: The Will to End a Preventable Disease
Muriel Bassil
Across the globe, armed conflicts and natural disasters create severe hunger and malnutrition for millions. In addition to the crisis itself, underlying causes of malnutrition should be front and center—food insecurity, inadequate care for women and children, insufficient health services, and unhealthy environments. Read more
Not Equipped: The Incarceration of Mothers and Limitations on Reproductive Rights
Sitara Murali
More than a third of incarcerated women worldwide are in US prisons, and 80 percent of those women are mothers. The US prison system is not equipped to provide basic health care to these women and must adapt quickly to ensure basic human dignity and access to adequate health care for a growing population of women. Read more
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S'More Sugar, Please! How to Regulate Kids' Sugar Intake for Healthier Families
Jacqueline O’Gorman
How does sugar intake affect eating habits and what are some tips for regulating the amount you consume? Read more
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Sustainable Food Systems for Public Health
Travertine Orndorff Garcia
Despite its interdisciplinary nature, public health tends to approach food systems problems in isolation. But occupational exposures, social determinants, personal behaviors, and chronic disease are interdependent, meaning food-systems solutions require deep, broad collaborations. Read more
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Trash to Treasure: The Incredible Benefits of Composting
Pahriya Ashrap and Amber Cathey
Composting cuts down on the amount of trash we produce and the costs of hauling it, enriches our soil, and sequesters carbon. Take another look at the natural process of composting and how it can help combat climate change and improve your home garden. Read more
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Labor Organizing: An Unexpected Avenue to Health Equity
Leah R. Abrams, MPH ’17
Inequities in socioeconomic status or class are an essential cause of health differences in the US. On the surface, labor organizations might not appear to be about public health, but any group that aims to reduce social inequality is ultimately helping to reduce health disparities. Read more
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Don't Fixate on Fifteen: Healthy Lifestyle Choices for College Freshmen
Ngan Nguyen
Between classes, studying, interacting with peers, engaging in student organizations, sleeping, and many other activities, it can be difficult for college students to make healthy eating choices and lead a balanced life. Focusing more on habits than on weight can help create a healthier lifestyle. Read more
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"Community-Driven" Policy in Practice
Jasdeep Kler
Epidemiology student and PHAST member Jasdeep Kler explores the meaning of "community" in the context of public health work and discusses developing a trauma-informed mindfulness curriculum in partnership with youth and community partner, Youth Arts Alliance. Read more
