Michigan Public Health Institute
Recent News About Michigan Public Health Institute
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MPHI leaders discuss role in CDC-funded public health infrastructure initiative
MPHI CEO Dr. Renée Branch Canady and Associate Director Linda Gordon have been featured in a new video produced by the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) about the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG).
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MPHI staff to present workshops on public health strategies at MALPH conference
Staff from the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) are scheduled to present at the Michigan Association for Local Public Health's (MALPH) Michigan Premier Public Health Conference, which will take place on October 28-29, 2025, at the Van Dyk...
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Renée Branch Canady named Board Chair-Elect of iMPROve Health
Renée Branch Canady, Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), has been named Board Chair-Elect of iMPROve Health. iMPROve Health serves as Michigan’s designated Quality Improvement Organization and has more than four...
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Dr. Shondra Marshall to host book signing for leadership training guide at MSU
Dr. Shondra Marshall, a director at the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) and an alumna of Michigan State University (MSU), will hold a book signing event for her new publication, "Leadership Training Guide," on August 28, 2025.
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Governor Whitmer names MPHI among partners during August Home Visiting Month
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared August as Home Visiting Month in Michigan for the fifth consecutive year.
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Dearborn partners with MPHI to assess local health needs
The City of Dearborn Public Health (DPH) and the Michigan Public Health Institute’s Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) have started a joint effort to better understand and address health concerns among Dearborn residents.
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Dr. Paul Elam presents on child maltreatment for Georgia THRIVe webinar series
Dr. Paul Elam, Chief Strategy Officer, recently participated in the Georgia THRIVe program’s webinar training series by delivering a presentation focused on child maltreatment and policy.
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MPHI welcomes three summer interns focused on juvenile justice and child welfare
MPHI has welcomed three new summer interns to its team.
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MSU highlights MPHI's role in addressing gun violence through public health initiatives
MPHI was recently mentioned in an article by the MSU College of Human Medicine’s Dean, Aron Sousa, MD.
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Webinar promotes recovery-friendly workplace initiatives in Michigan
MPHI’s Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) program is set to host an informational webinar on July 16, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The Michigan RFW Initiative collaborates with employers to support employees recovering from substance use...
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How many H-1B petitions were made by Michigan employers during 2024?
In 2024, 11,845 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Michigan, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.
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Dr. Shondra Marshall publishes new leadership training guide
Dr. Shondra Marshall, Director at MPHI, has published a new book titled “Leadership Training Guide: The Four-Week Guide on Building Productive and Cohesive Team Members While Equipping Successful Leaders.” This guide is designed as a four-week...
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MPHI launches workplace program supporting employee recovery from substance use disorder
MPHI and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) have introduced the Michigan Recovery Friendly Workplace (MI RFW) program.
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MPHI staff to present at NNPHI conference on public health leadership
The National Network of Public Health Initiatives (NNPHI) Conference is set to occur from June 10-12, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN.
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Michigan CDR program marks three decades of reviewing child fatalities
The Michigan Child Death Review (CDR) program is marking its 30th anniversary.
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MPHI opens applications for virtual public health program for Lansing students
MPHI has initiated applications for its 2025 virtual MPHI-PHIRE program targeting fifteen high school students from the Lansing School District.
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MDHHS seeks public input on 2025/2026 preventive health services work plan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the preparation of a work plan for the fiscal year 2025/2026.
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MPHI releases its 2024 annual report on public health initiatives
MPHI has published its 2024 Annual Report, providing a detailed overview of the institute's progress, projects, and successes throughout the past year.
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Monica Trevino to lead panel at Michigan healthcare policy conference
Monica Trevino, Director of the Center for Social Change, is set to moderate a panel discussion at the Michigan State of Reform Health Policy Conference on April 17, 2025.
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How many H-1B petitions made by Michigan employers were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 98.2% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Michigan were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.