We’re all COVID Long Haulers (and maybe that’s okay)
By Paul Natinsky (Guest Commentary) Not long ago, it seemed the solution to the COVID-19 pandemic was simple in concept but daunting in execution. Wear masks, socially distance, and... continue reading.
Give public health policy makers ‘some slack’
By Dennis Archambault Americans like absolute certainty. I once had a well-respected public relations professor who was successful in his private practice promote the principle of “it all depends.”... continue reading.
Matt Prentice helped health providers focus on food as medicine…and culturally appealing
By Dennis Archambault At one time, the notion that appetizing meals and hospital food were mutually exclusive. However, Matt Prentice, the late culinary entrepreneur in metro Detroit, was challenged... continue reading.
The good ‘Vaccine Fairies’ help with the Covid-19 vaccine rollout
By Dennis Archambault The good news is that thousands of people are receiving coronavirus vaccines in the United States daily. The bad news, a quarter of the population is... continue reading.
Make every day ‘Walking Day’ in your wellness plan
By Dennis Archambault As we look back at our lives during the pandemic, we certainly have a lot of stories about the pivoting we’ve gone through to endure the... continue reading.
When news consumption becomes a concern for public health
By Dennis Archambault Good communication is like pharmacokinetic dosing: the right drug at the right dosage, considering the receptivity of the patient – and adjusting appropriately. The news media... continue reading.
Health should become a leading indicator of economic resilience
By Dennis Archambault The correlation between population health and economic productivity is well-known to public health professionals, health economics, and health policy analysts, among others in the field. But that correlation... continue reading.
American commitment to global health, both for self-interest and to promote health equity
By Dennis Archambault Last October, during their mid-year seminar, Schweitzer Fellows discussed the ethical responsibilities of the United States to support developing countries with personal protection equipment (PPE), ventilators... continue reading.
Food sovereignty and economic incentives key to creating food security
By Vinayak Swaroop In light of President Joe Biden’s executive order to increase SNAP benefits, this is a good time to talk about food security. We often see this... continue reading.
Did you hear about the college students who can’t afford to eat? No, really…
By Dennis Archambault When someone familiar with food insecurity encounters a middle-class colleague with the comment, “Did you know that there are college students living in their cars?”, the... continue reading.
Addressing childhood obesity outside of school
By Dennis Archambault Last year, remote learning situations have upset not only educational achievement but fitness and nutrition. A Harvard Medical School study published this month, along with other... continue reading.