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Health policy researcher seeks better care for everyone

Q&A with University of Michigan researcher Micah Aaron on healthcare equity, systems reform and social change

Micah Aaron grew up witnessing inequality firsthand in Detroit, which shaped her mission as a health services researcher. Now as an assistant professor of Health Management and Policy at Michigan Public Health, she studies healthcare systems, hospital consolidation, and value-based care to ensure quality healthcare works for everyone, especially those who need it most.

Health equity scholar Darrell Hudson named Health Behavior and Health Education chair

Leading health equity researcher Darrell Hudson, MPH ‘05, PhD ‘09, has been named chair of the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. His appointment for a five-year term, effective August 26, 2024, was approved by the University of Michigan Board of Regents today.

School of Public Health celebrates 400 graduates

Alumna delivers message to Class of 2024: ‘Everybody has the right to good health’

On May 2, 2024, the University of Michigan School of Public Health celebrated more than 400 graduates during commencement at the historic Hill Auditorium who received 286 master’s degrees, 100 undergraduate degrees and 28 doctoral degrees. Jodi-Ann Burey, MPH ’14, addressed the Class of 2024, thanking them for persevering during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Distinguished alumnus pays it forward 60 years after Dean's generosity

Herman ‘Hank’ Koren, MPH ’59, sets up emergency fund to help students

Herman “Hank” Koren, MPH ’59, credits having an “immense career” thanks to the generosity of Henry F. Vaughan, the inaugural dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Koren is returning the favor Vaughan paid to him by creating the Dr. Herman “Hank” and Mrs. Donna Koren Helping Hands Expendable Fund.

Michigan Public Health students investigate health disparities in MPH Core Curriculum course

First-year Master of Public Health students from the University of Michigan School of Public Health’s new course “Investigating Public Health Issues” presented their end-of-the-semester projects Dec. 6. The Public Health 500 course is part of the MPH Core Curriculum that debuted in the fall semester.

Michigan Public Health student group finds enduring purpose in peer support, advocacy

University of Michigan alumnae share their connection with Michigan Public Health's Public Health Students of African American Descent (PHSAD) group.