Suburban ‘pockets of poverty’ create new challenge for population health
By Dennis Archambault Canton, Livonia, Dearborn — you might not think of these suburbs as having residents who are impoverished. It’s been well-known since the last major recession and... continue reading.
Enduring the culture of crime: calling for resilience
By Dennis Archambault It’s nothing new; certainly not for communities like Detroit that have been living with high crime rates for decades. You get by or get out. You... continue reading.
When it comes to treating chronic stress, it will take a village effort
By Dennis Archambault I recently had an opportunity to discuss psychotherapy and analysis with a young psychiatrist with a successful practice. He was confident that proper therapeutic intervention really... continue reading.
Healthy community design requires resilience in the face of chronic stress
By Dennis Archambault Chronic stress is increasing throughout society, but is becoming an oppressive force among safety net populations. This has been a topic of discussion among mental health... continue reading.
Hospital mobile van addresses disparities, but what about causes?
By Dennis Archambault Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago, one of the awardees in the 2017 American Hospital Association Nova Awards program, was credited with helping reduce health disparities among... continue reading.
‘Fugitive Dust’ ordinance is a good step toward health in all policies
By Peter J. Hammer In 2013, Detroiters awoke to the shock of finding mountains of pet coke looming over the riverfront. The pet coke incident triggered a growing awareness... continue reading.
When health becomes a factor in paying bills
By Dennis Archambault “I can’t pay my taxes!…” – Marvin Gaye Marvin Gaye’s exasperation in “Inner City Blues,” a generation ago, is sadly relevant today as households need to... continue reading.
A definition for health equity: new, improved, and universal…
By Dennis Archambault This May, after months of research, reflection and consultation among the nation’s leaders in health disparities and health equity research and policy, under the auspices of... continue reading.
Returning to our point of origin?
“History repeats itself; first as a tragedy, second as a farce.” – Karl Marx By Dennis Archambault Authority Health was established in 2004 as the Detroit Wayne County... continue reading.
Why would anyone want children to eat ‘crap’?
By Dennis Archambault Michelle Obama has responded to the Agriculture Department’s position which effectively reverses much of the work that the former first lady did to create progressive school... continue reading.
Public Health Commission report may be ‘transformational’
By Dennis Archambault One of the promising developments to come out of the Flint water crisis has been the Public Health Advisory Commission. As commissions go, it initially appeared... continue reading.