Author RYLEE BARNESDALE RYLEE BARNESDALE's Latest Articles State of Michigan public health celebrates 150 years of service to Michiganders By RYLEE BARNESDALE ● Healthy Communities ● February 20, 2024 The State of Michigan’s public health system recently celebrated its sesquicentennial: 150 years in service to Michiganders. What do breastfeeding, sanitation, vaccines, and lead paint have in common? Public health. By RYLEE BARNESDALE ● Community Development ● January 30, 2024 Q&A with Norm Hess, executive director of the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. Michigan Association for Local Public Health helps build health across the state By RYLEE BARNESDALE ● Healthy Communities ● January 23, 2024 Michigan Association for Local Public Health advocates for policies, initiatives, and collaborations that build health across the state and individually through trainings and workforce assistance.