Pandemic tests the resilience and adherence to public health recommendations
By Dennis Archambault Just as the “hope” lights are burning out on our porch – a recommendation by Gov. Whitmer to keep our spirits high by relighting holiday lights... continue reading.
Detroit low-income developments helps to ease the housing shortage in the city
By Dennis Archambault Housing advocates in Detroit got some good news yesterday, as Mayor Duggan announced five new residential developments that will serve low- to moderate-income households (https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2020/10/19/federal-funding-affordable-housing-projects-detroit/3709207001/). An... continue reading.
Sober advice for the coming holiday party season
By Dennis Archambault I generally don’t read advice columns. But the headline of a recent column struck me: “Danger of COVID-19 is not a game of Risk”. While I... continue reading.
Pandemic on campus: how to contain the coronavirus in campus communities
By Dennis Archambault Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, Chief Medical Executive and Chief Deputy Director for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services meant well when she said at a... continue reading.
Public opinion and state legislature differ on pandemic response politics
By Dennis Archambault A convergence of news stories from different perspectives often has a way of defining issues. One of the lessons learned about the coronavirus pandemic is that... continue reading.
The slow return to active living following the sedentary pandemic lockdown
By Dennis Archambault Remote working conditions have given people the time and convenience to adopt a fitness regime – assuming you don’t mind exercising alone. However, for many, the... continue reading.
Shelter in place experience provides unintended benefits
By Dennis Archambault ”We’re going to be working from home for a while.” The significance of that directive from our CEO escaped me initially, along with the multiple layers... continue reading.
The COVID-19 pandemic is catalyst for integrating public health into the health system
By Dennis Archambault Necessity is the mother of invention. So goes the ancient proverb – one that’s as relevant today as ever. The necessity that has come out of... continue reading.
Persistence pays off for environmental health in Dearborn
By Dennis Archambault For communities with heavy industry presence, air quality is a critical determinant of health. Such is the case in Dearborn, particularly East Dearborn. While citizens rely... continue reading.
Mass exodus of public health leaders creates challenge for the field and society
“Vilified, threatened with violence and in some cases suffering from burnout, dozens of state and local public health leaders around the U.S. have resigned or have been fired amid... continue reading.
Survivors tell a cautionary tale about the coronavirus.
By Dennis Archambault The capricious nature of the coronavirus should have the respect of any thoughtful person – even risktakers. But people want to “get back to normal,” despite... continue reading.