Poverty After Prison Hurts Thinking and Decision-Making, MSU Study Finds

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. 

MSU and Flint Community: Strengthening Mental Health of Teens with $250,000 Grant

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.

Michigan makes historic investment in families through Rx Kids

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.

Innovative Court Partnership Connects Families to Mental Health and Legal Support

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.

MIRACLE Center Expands to Improve Maternal Health in Wayne County

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. 

New Research Shows Cash for Moms and Babies Improves Health, Stabilizes Families, and Saves Millions

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.  

Addressing Gaps in Substance Use Disorder Treatment in St. Clair County

A team of researchers from Michigan State University and community partners has conducted critical research to address gaps in the treatment of substance use disorder in Michigan’s St. Clair County and the city of Port Huron. This research, culminating in support resources, comes in time for September: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

MSU College of Human Medicine Expands Public Health Footprint in Downtown Flint 

The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, along with community partners, cut the ribbon on its expanded public health research facility in downtown Flint today. The addition adds to the university’s partnership with the people and the city of Flint, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the Uptown Reinvestment Corporation.   

Flint Registry Secures Federal Funding to Continue Public Health Work in the Community

After months of federal funding uncertainty, the Flint Registry has received notice of renewed funding beginning August 1, enabling continued long-term efforts to support those impacted by the Flint Water Crisis.

MSU Public Health Department Announces New Endowed Professor of Public Health

Michigan State University’s Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health has announced Ted R. Miller, PhD, has joined the department as a C.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health, expanding the department’s expertise in trauma and injury prevention, public health, and substance use research.

An Invisible Shield: Protecting Access to Vaccination

In an undergraduate microbiology lab, I first learned how vaccination works – a lesson that went beyond antigens and antibodies. We explored how vaccines defend the body and how they've shaped population health over time. It was the first time I truly grasped the impact of vaccination, not just as a personal health measure, but as a powerful public health tool. In that lab, I gained a new perspective on vaccination as a form of infrastructure.