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New Parents Spend More on Fruits and Vegetables

New Research from Betsy Cliff and Julia Wolfson

New parents spend more money on fresh fruits and vegetables than before having children, according to a new University of Michigan study that indicates this key moment in parents’ lives could be used to create interventions that support healthier eating habits.

Former Future Public Health Leaders Program (FPHLP) student Sade Richardson with FPHLP director Dana Thomas

Why Michigan Needs a More Diverse Healthcare Workforce - and What We Can Do About It

FPHLP in the News

Socioeconomic factors, underutilization of afterschool programs, fewer sources of social support, and a fear of not belonging can lead to a lack of diversity in the healthcare field, as well as poorer health outcomes for patients of color. As a result, several Michigan initiatives are working to increase the diversity of the future healthcare workforce.

William Lopez

New Faculty Spotlight: William Lopez

We are excited to welcome William Lopez as a new clinical assistant professor in Health Behavior and Health Education. We recently interviewed him to learn more about his work and what brought him to Michigan Public Health.