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.
Black Lives Matter; We can’t stay on the sidelines
By Jonathan Heller Let’s not sit on the sidelines. With those words Dr. Mary Bassett, health commissioner of New York City, in a Perspective for The New England Journal... continue reading.
What does education have to do with health?
By Dennis Archambault Education is one of the critical determinants of health, but often the least understood. Neighborhoods Taking Action Partnership, an program developed by the Detroit Community-Academic Urban... continue reading.
Health systems explore population health territory, from within their markets
By Dennis Archambault The term “population health” is being defined somewhat differently in health industry circles, than among public health professionals: similar purpose, perhaps, but a more exclusive connotation.... continue reading.
APA Stress Survey: Income inequality fuels stress, compromises population health
By Esperanza Cantu In early February, the American Psychological Association released results of a survey www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/02/money-stress.aspx indicating that financial stress weighed heavily on Americans nationwide. Many of us can relate... continue reading.
Yesterday, today: Watching midwives from the past, reflecting on the present
On Sunday, March 29, we’ll celebrate the premiere of Season 4 of the PBS series Call the Midwife. To honor the day, we’re celebrating midwifery in Detroit. The Health Authority, together with... continue reading.
Lost Lunch Hour: A New Population Health Issue?
If you’re like me the idea of “lunch hour” is limited to occasional business lunches, and more often sandwiched by demands on either side, forcing you to arrive late... continue reading.