IN THE NEWS: Detroit Public TV: PFAS in Michigan
John Meeker Interviewed by Detroit Public TV
One Detroit takes a closer look at the man-made chemicals known as PFAS that are threatening Michigan's water supply.
Michigan Results
Degrees of Growth: Expanding Access to Michigan Public Health's Educational and Professional Resources
Sharon L. R. Kardia
At the leading edge of online education, new technologies now enable close, high-touch interactions that close long-distance gaps and demonstrably improve learning outcomes That’s great news for thousands of learners wanting access to the fully rounded, rigorous professional training Michigan Public Health provides.
Raising Tobacco Purchase Age to 21 Would Prevent Thousands of Premature Deaths in Michigan
New Research from Holly Jarman and Rafael Meza
Restricting sales of tobacco products to people 21 and older could keep 11,000 Michiganders from starting to smoke, potentially avoiding premature deaths in two-thirds of that population, according to a University of Michigan study.
Michigan Faculty Tackle Poverty in Detroit and Beyond
Poverty Solutions and Detroit URC grant-funded projects are helping to address housing stability, homelessness, energy poverty and more in Detroit, across Michigan, and throughout the country.
School of Public Health Takes First Place in Statewide Energy Competition
The University of Michigan is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by 25 percent by 2025. The School of Public Health reduced energy consumption by over 34 percent in 2017, leading to an invitation to the Michigan Battle of the Buildings.
IN THE NEWS: Should I Get My Flu Shot Now?
Emily Martin Interviewed by Detroit Free Press
Michigan Public Health scientists play a key role in helping determine which flu vaccines are most effective. The Detroit Free Press interviewed Emily Martin, assistant professor of Epidemiology, about the work done here and what people need to know about the flu vaccine.