Returning to Flint as an Alice Hamilton Scholar

The Alice Hamilton Scholar Program at MSU-Hurley Pediatric Public Health Initiative honors the legacy of Dr. Alice Hamilton—physician, scientist, and trailblazer in environmental health—by cultivating physician leaders who center community, equity, and advocacy in their work. Over two years, scholars earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) and engage in hands-on partnerships that bridge clinical care, research, and public policy to advance health justice in Flint and beyond.

Rx Kids Program Surpasses $10 Million in Cash Prescriptions Across Michigan

Rx Kids, a first-of-its-kind program designed to eliminate poverty and improve health, has passed a major milestone in Michigan: over $10 million in cash prescriptions directly to enrolled moms, babies, and families – and entire communities – since launching in Flint in 2024.

The plug-and-play program has since expanded to the cities of Kalamazoo and Pontiac, and to the eastern Upper Peninsula counties of Chippewa, Schoolcraft, Luce, Alger, and Mackinac with plans to expand to more communities throughout 2025.

ROSE Program Cuts Rates of Postpartum Depression in Half While Saving Money

Imagine you’re a new mom, sleep-deprived and home alone with your baby. It’s been over a month since you gave birth and you thought you would start to feel better by now: not just physically, but mentally.

Your relationships with your partner, family, and friends have shifted since the baby arrived and you’re not sure who to ask for help. If you needed help, it would be offered, right? The lack of help probably means you should have it covered on your own.