Public health focus on the built environment improves health for Michiganders
Public health and infrastructure go hand in hand, as organizations across Michigan work to address the built environment's critical role in shaping health outcomes.
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A New Vision for Public Health in Michigan
Michigan has stepped forward with a comprehensive Public Health Call to Action, a set of recommendations crafted by the Michigan Public Health Advisory Council (MPHAC) to guide the state’s journey toward a more equitable and resilient health system.
MSU public health researchers seek to expand successful preventive postpartum depression program
ROSE program trains expectant mothers on how roles and relationships change postpartum and teaches assertiveness skills so expectant mothers can ask for the support they need.
Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies
When applying AI to public health, great potentials exist for swifter, nimbler care and pin-pointed personalization. Its use also could exacerbate biases and the misuse of private information.
Detroit air quality monitors alert residents and inspire clean air action
Wayne County is tackling its air quality crisis with a new network of 100 hyperlocal monitors, launched in partnership with environmental service company JustAir to track pollution in real time.
How public health focuses on gun safety and reducing firearm violence
Michigan's public health experts are working to address firearm accidents and violence through community partnerships and education programs.
Redefining public health in Michigan: A vision for a post-pandemic future
The Michigan Association for Local Public Health is advocating for a transformative vision of public health, one that accounts for the complexities of today’s diverse communities and the ever-evolving landscape of health needs.
Michigan organizations, universities, and agencies growing the public health workforce
Michigan, as well as the rest of the world, is going through a health care workforce shortage. The Michigan Health Council’s (MHC) Michigan Health Care Workforce Index projects that nearly all 36 health care occupations will experience workforce shortages between now and 2033.
U.P. campaign affirms “Local Public Health Cares”
The six Michigan health departments covering the whole Upper Peninsula teamed up to promote the importance of public health in their communities and raise awareness about the many services they provide.
Immunizations have long spared Michiganders from disease and death
In March 2024, Michigan experienced its first confirmed case of measles since 2019, reporting five unrelated cases throughout the state as of April 10. These cases were only some of many throughout sixteen other states, leading public health officials across Michigan to quickly respond.
