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.
Casting fate to the summer wind?… Risk-taking thinking during pandemic
By Dennis Archambault Life is short. Summers are even shorter. With limited time and coming off a stressful pandemic lockdown and economic malaise, it’s understandable to want to get... continue reading.
Investigating the Impact of COVID-19 on Different Regions in Detroit
By Zahida Malik The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the racial and economic divide in the United States, as well as throughout the world. One stark example can be found in... continue reading.
Time for greater attention to pediatric public health with COVID-19 inequities noted among children
By Dennis Archambault While COVID-19 has had a well-documented impact on the older adult population, the young, particularly the very young, have not been thought of as particularly vulnerable... continue reading.
Bill Gates calls the federal government to task over inefficient and inequitable COVID-19 testing
By Dennis Archambault When Bill Gates gets political, you know we have problems. Gates has warned of a potential pandemic for years. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has... continue reading.