Health Equity

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HPV self-sampling key for cancer screening in transgender patients

New research from Andrew Brouwer

Two studies published in the journal LGBT Health shed light on the acceptability and necessity of human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling as a method for cancer screening among transgender and gender diverse individuals assigned female at birth.

Chandra Ford, left, and Camara Phyllis Jones

Historic conversation on health equity, anti-racism highlights DEI symposium

The University of Michigan School of Public Health Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with several groups across campus, hosted the seminar “We make the road by walking: A symposium on advancing a health equity movement,” a daylong gathering focused on health equity, anti-racism and the health sciences based on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones and Dr. Chandra Ford, international thought leaders in anti-racism and health.

Barbara Israel

Barbara Israel awarded 2024 ASPPH Practice Excellence Award

Barbara Israel, professor of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and prominent expert in community-based participatory research, has been awarded the 2024 ASPPH Practice Excellence Award.