University of Michigan School of Public Health

"As it stands, over 20 percent of the typical rural hospital budget comes from Medicaid. Cuts of the size included in the B.B.B. will lead to closures in the coming years at alarmingly high rates," explains @UMichSPH prof Michael Shepherd in the @NYTimes: myumi.ch/E86mM

"Water is essential to life, yet millions suffer from its contamination each year," explains @ddolinoy, an expert in environmental health. Our water supply faces threats from industrial runoff, agricultural pesticides, deteriorating infrastructure, and natural disasters, which…

Never stop learning with Michigan Public Health! Explore the individual and public health impact of smoking and tobacco use in "Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law" an open course led by Professor David Mendez of the Department of Health Management and…

Bringing harmony to both health and the bell tower—this Michigan Public Health student strikes the perfect chord! 🔔✨ #WolverineTalent #PublicHealthPride

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Discoveries in public health research are leading to better health treatments and bringing us closer than ever to cures for some of the world's most challenging health issues. These breakthroughs help everyone across the world enjoy healthier lives and maximize our potential.…

"If you have a stroke or a heart attack, having an additional 45-minute commute can be the difference between survival and death," explains Michael Shepherd, @UMichSPH @Michiganhmp prof to @Newsweek myumi.ch/3RmQ2

“People are going to have to rely on cheaper food, which we know is more likely to be processed, less healthy,” said Kate Bauer, associate professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Read on @CNN myumi.ch/156bn

📰 How politics shapes public health systems around the world - Q&A with University of Michigan researcher Scott Greer on democracy, trust and health policy. myumi.ch/156mr Scott Greer sees the world of health policy through a nuanced political lens. A political…

The talents of nearly 1,000 artists are on display through Saturday at the @AnnArbor Art Fair! Check out the music schedule, featured artists and more: myumi.ch/2rxdZ

How might the public arrests in Los Angeles impact the health of Latino communities in the area? William D Lopez, Clinical Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity @umichsph, discusses how changes in laws surrounding immigration create fear in leaving homes, even…

An internship at a local health department further crystallized Laura Arboleda-Merino's interests in public health. She was no longer just interested in treating individual patients, but in understanding and addressing systemic health challenges. Her academic journey led her to…

A groundbreaking endeavor in hearing health research is being conducted by @UMichSPH in partnership with @Apple and the World Health Organization (@WHO) is focused on advancing our understanding of how hearing could be impacted over time by exposure to sound at certain levels.…

Community-based greening programs can curb violence and improve mental and physical health. According to a @UMichSPH study, street segments with vacant lots maintained through the "Clean & Green" program had nearly 40% fewer assaults and violent crimes than street segments with…

"Without this research, more Americans will suffer preventable injuries and illnesses, businesses will face higher costs, and families will lose loved ones to workplace accidents that could have been prevented." @RickNeitzel, professor of Environmental Health Sciences at…

For communities in the Upper Peninsula, northern central and southern Michigan, where many regional hospitals are already operating on negative margins, the changes are expected to be “a major blow,” said Michael Shepherd, an assistant professor at @UMichSPH who studies…

.@UMichResearch recently recognized several Michigan Public Health faculty and staff for their work: myumi.ch/dgXg8 Jackie Goodrich, research associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences, received the Research Faculty Achievement Award. Goodrich's work…

Apple Watch’s noise app knows it is loud, do you? The @Apple Hearing Study, conducted with @UMichSPH, revealed that nearly one in three people are exposed to daily sound levels that could harm their hearing. Read on @Forbes myumi.ch/n1rXA

Health officials are urging families to take preventative measures after West Nile virus was detected in a small sample of mosquitoes in Macomb County, though no human cases have been reported. @UMichSPH prof Joe Eisenberg speaks with @wxyzdetroit myumi.ch/Xy5DP

"If your hospital closes due to Medicaid cuts, it really doesn’t matter what place or entity you get your health insurance from. If your hospital’s gone, your hospital’s gone," said Michael Shepherd, Assistant Professor, Health Management and Policy with @umichsph via…