On the Heights: July 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.
Health Care Policy
How politics shapes public health systems around the world
Q&A with University of Michigan researcher Scott Greer on democracy, trust and health policy
Scott Greer, professor of Health Management and Policy and Global Public Health, sees the world of health policy through a nuanced political lens. A political scientist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, he explores how different countries navigate complex health challenges and political systems.
What proposed Medicaid cuts could mean for rural communities, hospital access
Q&A with Michael Shepherd
Major cuts to Medicaid funding could have rural communities across the country facing widespread hospital closures and reduced access to healthcare, says Michael Shepherd, a health policy researcher at the University of Michigan.
On the Heights: May 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.
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.
Dr. Rachel Levine: Health equity is essential, not 'woke'
Keynote speaker sees a future where ‘everyone has the opportunity to achieve their highest possible level of health’
Health equity isn’t a “woke” concept. It is a fundamental necessity for a thriving society. Dr. Rachel Levine, the former Assistant Secretary for Health for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), delivered this key message during the “Health and Gender Equity in the Modern Era” seminar.