Health Management and Policy
The Mathematics Behind Successful Leadership
Editorial by Maulik S. Joshi
As we all develop as leaders, it is worth noting that several of our leadership skills tie back to a subject many of us did not like as kids – mathematics! An article about math and leadership may lead many of you to move on to something more exciting, but for those who are ready to entertain the idea, you might find this interesting; even though it is the opinion of someone who didn’t do much with their college math degree.
Telehealth Services for the Elderly Should Include Caregivers
New research from Michigan Public Health
Family caregivers who would have been involved in in-person care for the elderly were left out of telehealth visits during the pandemic, according to a new observational study published in the Annals of Family Medicine.
Michigan Public Health Invests $1M to Tackle Major Public Health Issues Through Multidisciplinary Initiative
The University of Michigan School of Public Health has announced a $1 million investment to establish a new Public Health IDEAS initiative that will advance research and engagement in key areas and achieve meaningful, lasting impact. IDEAS represents Interdisciplinary Discovery, Engagement + Actions for Society.
African Americans Bear the Brunt of Negative Health Outcomes of Menthol Cigarettes, Study Shows
New research from David Mendez
African Americans represent 12% of the U.S. population, but carried 41% of all menthol-smoking-related premature deaths in the United States between 1980 and 2018, according to a new study researchers believe is the first to quantify the impact menthol cigarettes have had in Black communities across the country.
Denise Anthony Named Chair of Health Management and Policy
Denise Anthony, professor of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, has been selected as the next chair of the Department of Health Management and Policy, effective October 1, 2021.