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.
Resolve: Get healthy… Save the earth… Take the stairs!
By Joyce Lee, FAIA, LEED Fellow In 2014, Governor Snyder proclaimed Stair Week for September 8-14. With the partnership of health departments, built environment and community organizations, a number of... continue reading.
Design + Health + Sustainability = Place making
By Sarah Lewis In September, the American Institute of Architects Michigan Chapter sponsored the Green Health Summit http://www.aiami.com/GreenHealthSummit, a multi-sectoral conference, including architecture, ergonomics, urban design, city planning, healthy... continue reading.
Training a new generation of physicians in population health
By Dennis Archambault It’s hard for a medical resident to have a sense of history after a long day of clinical training. But most of the primary care residents... continue reading.
Ebola Death in Dallas Suggests Need For Closer Connection Between Hospitals and Public Health
By Dennis Archambault Recent questions about the appropriate emergency treatment of an ebola patient in Dallas raised broader concerns about the relationship between public health and the private hospital... continue reading.
Senior housing advocates consider ‘preservation’ of existing residences in urban core
Federally subsidized housing programs specifically designed for seniors with low incomes began in 1959 with the Section 202 program. The Section 8 rental assistance program, with 15 to 40... continue reading.
California offers a glimpse of life without water
While the new Regional Water Authority promises to arrange financial support for customers with low incomes, the prospect of households being without clean water — however unintended by the... continue reading.