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.
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Pouring from a Full Cup: Maintaining Health and Wellness for Caregivers of Older Adults with Chronic Disease
Alex Eanes, MPH ’20
The constant demands of caregiving can create physical and psychological stress with little opportunity for adaptation, potentially resulting in negative physical and mental health outcomes for the caregiver. These burdens can be reduced by following proper measures for self-management. Read more
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Will COVID-19 Be a Catalyst for Paid Family Leave Expansion?
Batsheva Honig
Paid family leave is needed now more than ever. The United States is the only developed country without mandated paid family leave policy for all employees, a fact thrown into sharp relief by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
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We May Be Safer Now From Coronavirus Than We Were Three Months Ago, but We're Not Totally Safe
Ryan Malosh
With social distancing guidelines and mandates mostly lifted, people have begun to head back to beaches, parks and restaurants in many parts of the U.S. But you may ask: What’s so different now compared to the situation back when social distancing began in March and April? Coronavirus still lurks. Are we really safe? Read more
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Understanding Lupus, the Disease Treated by Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine
Ekemini Hogan, Akpabio Akpabio, and Utibe Effiong
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are important therapies for those suffering from lupus, a complex auto-immune disease. As the world battles to overcome COVID-19, we must ensure continued availability of antimalarials to patients whose lives literally depend on them. Read more
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Opening Up US Will Trigger More COVID-19 Cases, but Disease Models Suggest How to Avoid a Second Peak
Joseph Eisenberg
As states open up, more coronavirus spread is expected, and models can show whether public health measures are working. Models are more like compasses than crystal balls, says epidemiologist Joseph Eisenberg, and current models from epidemiologists suggest that we must make changes slowly and relax social distancing measures incrementally during the coming months. Read more
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Building a New Normal: Strategic Actions for Health Equity in a Post Pandemic World
In the post COVID-19 world, we understand in very fundamental ways that low-wage workers, once considered marginal, are “essential” to the continued functioning of critical infrastructure, health, and social care systems. Sustained protections for low wage workers can protect them from adverse health effects. Read more
