Remembering my why
Darrell Hudson
At a time when grants are being defunded and equity-focused offices are being eliminated, health equity researcher Darrell Hudson reflects on the “why” behind his work.
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Loneliness is a public health issue: Let's tackle it together
Lindsay Kobayashi
In 2023, the US Surgeon General issued a national health advisory on a loneliness epidemic in the US. Michigan Public Health professor Lindsay Kobayashi explains the long-term health consequences of loneliness, what causes it, and how we can heal through community-level interventions.
California Teacher's Study facilitates large data research collaboration with online MPH students
James Lacey
Dr. James Lacey is the Principal Investigator of the California Teacher’s Study and a University of Michigan School of Public Health alum. He is excited to be giving back to the public health program by supporting the learning of current students through remote research opportunities.
Balancing heritage and health: Significance of culturally tailored dietary recommendations for immigrant communities
Shichi Dhar
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.
Recognizing Black Maternal Health Week
Avonlea Rickerson
Maternal and infant mortality are widely considered to be an indication of a nation's overall health, and the United States' rates are relatively higher than those in more disadvantaged countries. Those rates increase drastically for Black mothers in America.
Michigan's longstanding history of toxic environmental exposures and environmental injustice
Kandyce Keller, Lilah Khoja, and Sailing Tang
Every day, people are exposed to toxins. This article outlines the history of these toxic environmental exposures in the state of Michigan and what researchers from the University of Michigan are doing to address the situation.