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Homelessness and Job Security: Challenges and Interventions

Nisha Bharat, Jenna Cicatello, Emily Guo, and Vennela Vallabhaneni

On any given night, half a million people in the US face homelessness. Many people experiencing homelessness face a range of challenges with finding stable jobs. Providing resources to overcome common obstacles to stable employment is a good first step in combating this pervasive problem.

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Tips and Support for Navigating the Public Health Job Market During a Pandemic

Umaima Abbasi, BA '20

Time and again, the public health field adapts to evolving health environments. Similarly, navigating the public health job market amid the COVID-19 pandemic can enhance an individual’s adaptability as a candidate and professional. 2020 Michigan Public Health graduate Umaima Abbasi shares tips and support for recent public health graduates and professionals searching for employment.

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Older Americans Are Risking Coronavirus Exposure to Get Their Medications

Brian J. Zikmund-Fisher and Sarah Vordenberg

It’s been nearly a month since the US government began urging older Americans to stay home to avoid exposure to the new coronavirus. That means many older adults may be running out of their usual 30-day supplies of medication. As the pandemic continues to spread, they increasingly face a difficult challenge: how to get the medications they need without putting themselves at risk.