Emergency medicine meets public health through ‘precision population health’
Philip Levy, M.D., MPH, made an alarming observation as an emergency physician: 45-year-olds were dying of end-stage heart disease. His public health instincts oriented him to a population health... continue reading.
Equity in early childhood education begins with health
By Dennis Archambault Nearly halfway into a leadership discussion on “An Equitable Start: Aligning Early Childhood and K-12 Systems to Maximize Impact” at the 2019 Detroit Regional Chamber Policy... continue reading.
PFAS Water Contaminations: Michigan Health Officials Offers Warning
By Lee Watson What may be Michigan’s most significant environmental crisis in 40 years is visualized in the white foamy water in many of the state’s rivers and lakes.... continue reading.
Creating a Culture of Health
By Loretta V. Bush President and CEO of Authority Health Gov. Whitmer has noted in her health policy statement that all residents are affected by many factors, such as... continue reading.
Apps Aid In Maintaining Healthy Eating Habits
By Lee Watson In theory, eating healthy is a simple thing to do. In reality, making healthier food choices is not a simple thing to do. Smartphone apps are... continue reading.
Food processing and distribution company in Eastern Market challenges social entrepreneurs to make it work for the safety net
By Dennis Archambault The opening of “Michigan Farm to Freezer” in Detroit’s Eastern Market is a good example of local sourcing and distributing of Michigan produce, as well as... continue reading.
U.S. Ecology expansion plans may create additional public health risk for Eastside Detroit neighborhood
By Dennis Archambault Urban Industrial plants that pose obvious environmental health risks are often located in areas where there are low income populations with little voice in public policy... continue reading.
MOTION Coalition Co-Chair leads charge to reduce consumption of sugar drinks
By Dennis Archambault William Dietz, M.D. director of Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness at George Washington University https://publichealth.gwu.edu/departments/prevention-and-community-health-office-dean/william-dietz and co-chair of the MOTION Coalition at... continue reading.
Congress considers legislation to assess health impact of pet coke nationwide
By Dennis Archambault Sen. Gary Peters and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who each have maintained watch over this issue, have co-authored legislation that regulates storage of pet coke; but more... continue reading.
Early introduction to reading creates long lasting habits
By Lee Watson The ability to read is the foundation for lifelong learning. When mothers read to their babies it promotes early language learning and early literacy skills. Babies... continue reading.
“It is time to step up our efforts to protect the health and safety of all Michiganders.” – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
By Dennis Archambault Gov. Gretchen Whitmer launched her administration’s goal of restoring the physical infrastructure of the state during her 2019 State of the State address. She pledged to... continue reading.