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
Vic Strecher
Drawing from personal loss and professional research, Michigan Public Health professor Vic Strecher found that a strong sense of purpose can lead to a longer life, with improved emotional wellbeing, and even changes in gene expression leading to physical improvements.
Camille Dixson
Being a Black woman living in America with a history of my own mental health concerns, talking about mental health is already a big hurdle.
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.
Explore some of the compelling themes to address gun violence that were highlighted at The Exchange: Public Health Approaches to Ending Gun Violence.