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.
Processing healthier food options that meet taste, affordability, and accessibility
By Dennis Archambault Eastern Market has long been the nexus of the food distribution system in Southeast Michigan. But until recently, that system hasn’t reached low income and vulnerable... continue reading.
Examining the Spiritual Determinant of Health
By Stephen P. Kliewer, MS, DMin, LPC I will never forget the moment, when, walking down the hallway of a large university hospital I heard two “white coats” refer... continue reading.
A commercial answer to ‘crappy’ foods to feed the world?
By Dennis Archambault It’s intriguing to read a commercial advertisement for a company that proposes a disruptive thought: “The only way to feed lots of folks is to feed... continue reading.
Prescriptions for a healthier community
By Dennis Archambault Health providers are increasingly being drawn into population health. Population health certification, offered by the University of Michigan School of Public Health for Authority Health teaching... continue reading.
Community benefit agreements create legally binding ways of building community partnerships
By Dennis Archambault In 2008, the Pittsburgh Penguins and representatives of several community organizations, negotiated the city’s first community benefit agreement that allowed for the construction a new hockey... continue reading.
Modern midwifery seen through the historic lens of ‘Call the Midwife’
By Katie Moriarty PhD, CNM, CAFCI Reflecting on the International Day of the Midwife, which was commemorated on May 5, it occurred to me that “Call the Midwife,” the... continue reading.