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Public health students sitting in a circle with Ghana university students

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Every summer, students from the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health, College of Human Medicine, contribute to community health research efforts during a study abroad experience in Ghana. With a focus on causes and effects of menstrual health disparities, the 2024 cohort applied their knowledge to the expressed needs of community members they met and gained global context for the many factors of public health. 

MSU MPH Alumnus Nate Peterson

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Growing up 10 minutes away from Flint, Nate Peterson, MPH '25, feels a personal connection to the city. His interest in using interdisciplinary interventions to contribute to a community’s well-being and desire to see Flint thrive fuel his passion for public health.

In this Q&A, Nate shares his experience as both a Flint Registry team member and his time as an MPH student.

Jennifer Johnson Receiving The Distinguished Professor Award

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Jennifer Johnson, PhD, was among ten newly designated University Distinguished Professors recognized at a reception in East Lansing on November 20. The recognition honors Michigan State University faculty members for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, and public service.

A police detective talking to a man and a woman outside of a building.

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Law enforcement, first responders, attorneys, and criminal justice professionals spend their careers confronting trauma, whether in courtrooms, interrogation rooms, or on the front lines of law enforcement. That work, while essential, can carry a steep personal cost. 

houses in a rural area with hospital sign

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Living in a rural community in Michigan offers unique experiences, from exploring densely forested hiking trails to enjoying the vibrant fall colors and miles of freshwater shoreline. These are just a few of the wonderful experiences that make up being a Michigander or a Yooper if you are from the Upper Peninsula (U.P.). However, rural living also presents distinct challenges, particularly in the realm of health care.

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A suicide prevention program tested by researchers from Michigan State University and Brown University cut suicide attempts by more than half among people recently released from pretrial jail detention, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. 

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A new study led by a Michigan State University researcher shows that poverty experienced by women after leaving prison not only limits their choices, but also temporarily reduces their ability to think clearly and solve problems. 

Teens walking arm and arm with fall leaves in the background

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Michigan State University, in collaboration with residents of Flint, Michigan, is spearheading an innovative, community-driven initiative to strengthen the mental health of adolescents in Genesee County.

Rx Kids baby parade

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The state of Michigan has committed $270 million to Michigan State University’s Rx Kids program, the nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription, enabling expansion over the next three years to more communities and families across the state. This investment is expected to reach nearly 100,000 babies — about one-third of all births in Michigan.

Paper cutouts of a family in front of a book with a courtroom gavel on top of it.

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The Family Law Navigation Model, a pilot project developed by a Michigan State University researcher, provides early intervention in family legal issues to keep them from becoming more complicated.

A pregnant woman visible from the neck down sitting cross-legged holding an ultrasound photo.

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The MIRACLE Center, a partnership among Michigan State University, Henry Ford Health, and Corewell Health, is expanding a new maternal health project into Wayne County. Any outpatient clinic, community-based group, or social service agency serving pregnant or postpartum people can receive free technical assistance by contacting the project team at miracle.qi@msu.edu. 

Moms and children smiling and participating in a baby parade

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Rx Kids Delivers Health and Economic Gains for Moms and Babies in Flint, Michigan

Two new studies reveal that Rx Kids—America’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash program—is transforming health and economic outcomes for families.