When ‘Just do it’ doesn’t work in public health
Communication is an essential component of public health. While there is considerable clout behind its regulatory powers, much work in public health involves education and persuasion. Compliance with safety... continue reading.
Health and economic equity: Interrelated determinants
By Dennis Archambault Health influences economic equity. Economic equity influences health. If you have health, you’re more likely to excel in education, job-preparedness, and productive employment. If you are... continue reading.
Getting the economy going safely raises the profile of occupational health
By Dennis Archambault Occupational health has never been more important than now, as businesses find ways to restore their enterprises to profitability within a safe working environment. Workers, understandably,... continue reading.
Health and the Right to Healthy Food in a Global Pandemic
By James McQuaid As communities across the United States weather the onslaught of COVID-19, now anticipating the onset of a second, resurging wave, Americans from all walks of life... continue reading.
Taking a lesson from squirrels in preparing for the pandemic winter
By Dennis Archambault You might liken it to the prudent thinking of a squirrel. It’s summertime and the living is easy. But a smart squirrel is packing away nuts... continue reading.
Messaging on masking may be wrong, but largely by omission
By Dennis Archambault The politicization of wearing masks has been evident in Michigan since the protests in the state capitol over the governor’s shelter-in-place order. Despite the governor and... continue reading.
Tailoring COVID-19 communication to vulnerable populations
I recall stepping into a South Asian restaurant in Hamtramck to order a carry-out early in the COVID-19 pandemic. The line waiting to be served was comprised of at... continue reading.
What-about-ism at the Plate
By Diane Cress We all know the primary contributor to obesity. We know it like we know that 1 + 1 = 2. But the industry that literally shoves it... continue reading.
‘Young invincibles’ need to get the message that they’re also vulnerable
By Dennis Archambault We know who they are. They are bright, bold, and go where older, “wiser” people have been — in harm’s way. The COVID-19 pandemic began with... continue reading.
Our current public health controversy over masking suggests need for a new declaration
By Dennis Archambault The idea of freedom is baked into the culture of the United States. Most of us celebrate the right to be free, but we define that... continue reading.
Why do we have to make it so hard on ourselves? Wear a mask, keep your distance, and keep your cool.
By Dennis Archambault It’s frustrating when you return to your favorite restaurant, closed during the crisis phases of the pandemic, and the server isn’t wearing a mask. It’s also... continue reading.