Health Communication

A wood-paneled wall with a sign that shows the logo for Michigan Public Health

We need public health storytelling now more than ever

By William D. Lopez

William Lopez, clinical associate professor at Michigan Public Health, highlights the vital role of storytelling in restoring trust and driving change, presenting stories written by his students to communicate key public health issues.

Chocolate cookie dough with chocolate chips in a mixing bowl

Love raw cookie dough? Don't make it, buy it!

By Brian Zikmund-Fisher

Public health professor Brian Zikmund-Fisher breaks down the risks from raw eggs and flour in homemade dough—and explains why store-bought "ready to eat" options are now his go-to for satisfying cravings more safely.

Farhia Ahmed Mohamed stands in front of Senator Elissa Slotkin's office in Washington, DC.

Bridging science and policy: My journey to Capitol Hill

By Farhia Ahmed Mohamed

Farhia Ahmed Mohamed, MPH student, met with science policy experts, congressional staffers, and advocacy leaders in DC to explore how the federal budget affects research funding, how to communicate science effectively, and how to navigate the world of policymaking.