Public Health Perspectives from Veterans and Active Members of the Military
University of Michigan School of Public Health students and alumni serve the nation and the public health community in a number of ways.
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Changing the Narrative around a Changing Climate
Ashley Bieniek-Tobasco, BS ’11, MPH ’13, DrPH
Do fear-inducing representations of climate change actually motivate people to take action? As the influence of popular media grows, communicators across the sciences have an opportunity and a responsibility to shift climate conversations from messages of doom to narratives of hope.
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?
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.
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.
Bridging the Gap: Connecting Public Health and Public Schools to Support Students
Laura Hollander, MPH '19
Many Michigan public schools are under pressure to improve student grades and test scores. But currently the connection between student grades and student health is under-recognized. To improve student health, schools should include public health programs about mental and behavioral health in classrooms.