Michigan’s economy depends on the health of our communities
Inequities in health in Michigan today account for $2.2 billion in excess medical care costs and $1.9 billion in untapped productivity. By reducing ...
Health
Building a more equitable health care workforce
Home care workers—individuals who provide health care services in the home, most often to seniors and people with disabilities—are among the fastest growing ...
Health
When communities lead, positive health outcomes advance
For many of us working in public health and health equity, COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on communities of color—while disheartening—is not surprising. These inequities ...
Community Engagement
Local networks rapidly respond to earthquake crisis
At 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the southern peninsula of Haiti. It was a shallow temblor (only ...
Health
NATAL podcast series gives voice to Black birthing experiences
Illustration courtesy of NATAL and original artwork by Brittany Harris. Listen Now It’s no secret that infant and maternal mortality rates among Black ...
Vaccine equity promotes health equity
The current pandemic has exposed many cracks in the U.S. public health system including the stark racial inequities and structural racism that are ...
Health
Making health care work for consumers
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation spoke with Families USA’s Lisa Hunter, senior director of strategic partnerships, and Cheryl Fish-Parcham, director of access initiatives, to ...
Health
Dental Therapist Spotlight: Brieanne Borntrager
Brieanne Borntrager knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in oral health. At the University of Wisconsin, she ...
Health
Dental Therapist Spotlight: Angela Johnson
Angela Johnson always wanted her profession to be community centered. After being introduced to dental therapy by a friend, she found that she ...
Health
Dental Therapist Spotlight: Arielle Cawston
Arielle Cawston is breaking down barriers and changing the mindset about dental care for future generations.
