Social Work’s Grand Challenges and their relevance to health concerns in Detroit
By Tam Perry, PhD I am just back from the 2016 Society of Social Work and Research Annual Conference in Washington D.C. At this conference, social work researchers celebrated... continue reading.
‘Walking Man’s’ weight gain offers new chapter in cautionary tale
By Dennis Archambault Last winter, James Robertson personified the transportation problem in Southeast Michigan through a series of articles in the Detroit Free Press, which dubbed him “Walking Man”... continue reading.
Structural racism in Flint
By Stephen Menendian On Jan. 16, 2016, President Barack Obama signed an order declaring a state of emergency in Flint, Michigan. It was not because of a tornado or... continue reading.
President Obama: What about housing?
By Dennis Archambault In last night’s State of the Union address, President Obama soberly admitted that due to political opposition to his agenda, there’s not likely to be much... continue reading.
Thoughts on ‘culture of health’
By Paul Draus The phrase “Culture of Health” calls up mixed images for me. On the one hand, we can imagine a crass consumer version, where we are pitched... continue reading.
Philanthropists need to invest in solutions, not symptoms of distress
By Dennis Archambault As the biblical story goes, it is better to teach someone to fish rather than give them some fish. Some leaders in the philanthropic sector are... continue reading.
Defining a role for social workers in chronic disease management
By Dennis Archambault Discussion around care management for chronically ill populations, within practice groups and among various constituent groups has grown considerably in recent years. There has been considerable... continue reading.
Connectivity helps address chronic stress
By Dennis Archambault We have found ourselves in a new age of anxiety. As the New York Times phrased it: “The killings are happening too often. Bunched too close... continue reading.
Journalist examines the public health implications of the water shutoff issue
By Esperanza Cantu Recently, Detroit journalist Martina Guzman redirected the narrative regarding Detroit’s water shutoffs in an article published in Model D http://www.modeldmedia.com/features/water-shut-offs-100615.aspx. Since 2014, various media outlets have... continue reading.
Primary Care Leads the Population Health Revolution
By Dennis Archambault Wayne County, which has the lowest health ranking of any county in Michigan and many counties across the nation, has four health systems (actually, three, now... continue reading.
Helping vulnerable people embrace their vulnerability without shame
By Esperanza Cantu In her 2010 TED Talk, Brene Brown, a researcher who studies vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame, delves into a personal experience that helps her to better... continue reading.