Biostatistics,Faculty

Canady: 'A just world is healthier tomorrow than it is today for all'

National public health thought leader states case for making room at the table for everyone

Renée Branch Canady, known for her eloquence and passion for public health, delivered a heartfelt message of hope amid challenging times on April 1 at the University of Michigan School of Public Health’s Cornely Community Room. The talk, “Bring a Folding Chair: Making Room at the Table for Health Equity," was a fitting reminder of how pivotal health equity is within the work and lives of the public health community.

April Zeoli receives 2024 presidential award for public engagement

Zeoli, associate professor of Health Management and Policy at the School of Public Health, received the President’s Award for Public Impact. She is the nation’s leading expert on policy interventions for firearm use in intimate partner violence.

HIV risk decreases in transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse individuals receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy, U-M study says

Overall, the study, published in The Lancet HIV journal, found that hormone therapy for patients receiving medical care to align their physical characteristics with their gender identity improved all HIV-related health outcomes for transgender, nonbinary and gender diverse people.

A ripple effect of cutting global vaccine programs

Q&A with Abram Wagner

Epidemiologist Abram Wagner discusses why US funding for global vaccination programs benefits Americans through job creation, disease prevention, and economic stability, while building international goodwill and protecting vulnerable populations worldwide.

Abnormal menstrual bleeding, a likely culprit in menopausal fatigue, rarely discussed as cause

Q&A with Siobán Harlow

Although midlife women going through menopause often report feeling tired or fatigued, the causes of this fatigue are seldom discussed in the lay or scientific literature. Among other causes, excessive menstrual bleeding may increase the risk of iron deficiency/anemia that contributes to fatigue.

HBCU students show better mental health outcomes despite support gaps, new report finds

The findings reveal a complex picture of student well-being at historically Black colleges and universities

Black students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) experience better mental health outcomes in several key areas compared to their peers at other institutions, while also facing distinct challenges that require attention, say University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers.