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Spotlight
Explore how the Pediatric Medical Home model can pave the way for effective community collaboration and improved family access to care.
In this article from The Conversation, Michigan Public Health researchers highlight the reality of precarious work and exploitative labor practices for Michigan’s farmworkers. Researchers Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos and Alexis Handal lead the Michigan Farmworker Project, an academic collaboration with community and state organizations to increase understanding of the social, labor and housing situation of farmworkers in the state.
Detroiters who face rising rents, poor living conditions and systemic barriers to affordable and safe housing are at greater risk of poor health, our research finds.
University of Michigan professors discuss the importance of safe gun storage practices in this article first published on The Conversation.
Discover the surprising links between air pollution and common health conditions like asthma, heart disease, and even dementia. Learn about the effects of pollution on vulnerable populations and the importance of rethinking pollution in the wake of climate change.
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.
Amid questions of who will become the next generation of leaders to sustain Community Health Centers (CHCs) across the country, Gen Z rises as the hopeful answer to steward the mission of community health into the future.
Community Health Centers (CHCs) are crucial access points for healthcare, but providing for patients requiring specialized treatment is an ongoing challenge. Explore a model for integrating specialty care into CHCs to ensure sustainable and comprehensive healthcare to underserved populations.
Community Health Centers (CHCs) are crucial healthcare pillars, but many are facing staffing crises as a result of healthcare worker burnout. Learn about the causes of these staffing shortages, impacts on patient care, and proposed solutions.
University of Michigan student Darius Moore details a recent trip to Grenada with the Public Health Action Support Team (PHAST) at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.