Michigan State University Public Health

02/06/2025

While overall infant mortality rates have gone down in Michigan, the mortality rate for Black infants are still disproportionate with alarming rates in certain counties.

Programs like Rx Kids offers pregnant mothers economic support that can allow for better access to health care and stable housing. Assistant Professor Gayle Shipp explains how local and state resources focused on maternal and infant health can help address gaps in care.

Twelve of Michigan’s 83 counties with the highest population of Blacks reported higher death rates for babies in 2020-22.

02/05/2025

One year down, many more to go. ❤️

Rx Kids celebrated its first birthday last week complete with a party, cupcakes, activities, and babies. Over $6 million in cash prescriptions have been distributed to more than 1,300 families in the city of Flint since January 2024. https://publichealth.msu.edu/news-items/research/631-rx-kids-celebrates-programs-first-birthday

02/03/2025

POV: you having the best summer ever in Ghana ☀️

There’s still time to apply for our Public Health in Ghana study abroad program! Connect with fellow MPH students, conduct research, and dive into a new culture. Applications due February 15th. https://mph.msu.edu/academics/master-of-public-health-program/international-opportunity

01/31/2025

Applications for the PPHI summer internship close today!

01/22/2025

"We need to invest in policies that give families that same security as a really great hug — giving families that extra support they need so they can thrive."

Rx Kids Research Assistant Maya Wolock reflects on how we care for one another.

https://publichealth.msu.edu/news-items/faculty-and-staff/627-lets-give-michigan-families-an-extra-hug-with-cash-prescriptions

01/21/2025

Maya Wolock is the Rx Kids research administrator within the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.

01/17/2025

Flashback to one month ago at the fall 2024 commencement ceremony. We're so proud of our new MPH alumni! 👩‍🎓 👨‍🎓

01/16/2025

The Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health Awards Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the Difference Makers Awards. These awards recognize the hard work of faculty members, staff members, and community partners. ✨

(left to right)
- Public Health Champion Agency Award: Luther Evans, representative for CBOP
- Early Career Research Excellence: Maji Hailemariam Debena
- Junior Faculty Teacher-Scholar: Rodlescia Sneed
- Research Excellence: Jennifer Johnson
- Community-Engaged Scholarship Award: Nicole Jones
- Excellence in Teaching Award: Connie Currier
- Individual Community Public Health Champion Award: Bishop Bernadel Jefferson
- Distinguished Academic Staff Award: Kenyetta Dotson
- Exceptional Staff Award: Keosha Corder

https://publichealth.msu.edu/news-items/faculty-and-staff/626-department-difference-makers-awards

01/10/2025

To address the rural public health concerns and train the next generation of public health professionals on how to effectively use health data and improve health outcomes in a community, the MPH program has expanded the roles of two assistant professors:

- Natalie Kasiborski (top right)
- Min Tao (bottom left)

Learn more: https://publichealth.msu.edu/news-items/faculty-and-staff/625-msu-appoint-faculty-to-lead-expanded-public-health-concentrations

01/08/2025

As 2024 comes to an end, we are celebrating another successful year of Flint Kids Cook! Thank you to all children and families that participated in our classes this year, our community partners Flint Farmers' Market and Flint Fresh, our generous program funders, and the Flint community. We can't wait to start cooking in 2025!

01/07/2025

"The second leading cause of death in children under the age of 18 is motor vehicle accidents."

Brittany Tayler discusses how revised car seat requirement laws in Michigan will help the safety of young children.

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Beginning at the start of 2025, Michigan's child child safety restraint system laws changed to reflect the federal and manufacturing laws. We took a look at what those changes are.

01/06/2025

Here are some of our ins and outs for 2025. ✨

What are yours? Drop them in the comments!

12/19/2024

Rx Kids Kalamazoo launches in early 2025, giving no-strings-attached payments to families with new babies.

12/18/2024

The NIH and members of the Flint community participated in a workgroup to gather public input on how to effectively incorporate community engagement into clinical research. Special thank you to Kent Key for advocating for Flint to be one of ten cities nationwide selected for this initiative!

12/13/2024

The best gift this holiday season? A well-earned diploma.

Congratulations to our newest group of Spartans in Public Health graduating today! 🎉

12/12/2024

Looking for a summer internship? The Pediatric Public Health Initiative is accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students for the 2025 PPHI Summer Internship Program. Work on a team that's dedicated to improving health outcomes of children in Flint! Apply by January 31st. https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/professional-aide-in-state-michigan-united-states-86c04665-d883-47f9-8c33-cad5be990c5a

12/11/2024

Thank you to the Michigan lawmakers who are championing MSU public health initiatives in Flint and beyond. Your promise for a better tomorrow has made a difference in the lives of thousands of people (so far 😊).

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Flint Registry
Rx Kids

Dr. Mona Hanna, Associate Dean for Public Health in the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, spent the morning on Capitol Hill meeting with Michigan lawmakers about the successful Rx Kids cash prescription program in Michigan and the CDC-funded Flint Lead Registry, which is hosted by the MSU College of Human Medicine.

Thank you to Senator Gary Peters, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Rep Dan Kildee for your time and interest in Rx Kids and to the entire Michigan Delegation who have been champions for our work in Flint and beyond.

12/10/2024

After the bird flu virus appearing in raw milk samples last week, the USDA has ordered a nationwide test. Assistant Professor Mohamed Satti appeared on ABC News to explain this necessary practice.

The virus was found in samples of raw milk from a California farm, which issued a recall earlier this week. The farm was also placed under quarantine by stat...