Michigan Public Health Institute
Recent News About Michigan Public Health Institute
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National Center publishes study on classifying child maltreatment for infant deaths
The National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention, part of MPHI’s Center for National Prevention Initiatives, has published a study in the journal Pediatrics.
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Michigan task force reports on child welfare progress amid ongoing challenges
The Michigan Child Welfare Improvement Task Force, part of MPHI's Center for Racial and Social Justice, has released a progress report.
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Documentary screening explores opioid crisis impact on Pacific Northwest tribes
In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institutes of Health’s Tribal Health Research Office (THRO) will host a documentary screening on November 13 at 1:30 PM ET.
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MPHI employees complete servant leadership certification at Viterbo University
Four employees from the Michigan Public Health Institute's (MPHI) Center for Racial and Social Justice have completed a Servant Leadership Certification course at Viterbo University.
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Lansing sees decline in gun violence linked to local initiatives
Dr. Paul Elam, Chief Strategy Officer, was recently featured in an interview on WILX discussing the reported reductions in gun violence in Lansing and Jackson.
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Shondra Marshall receives distinguished alumni award from Michigan State University's Black Alumni
Dr. Shondra Marshall, the Director of the Center for Racial and Social Justice, has been recognized as a Distinguished Alumni Honoree by the Michigan State University Black Alumni (MSUBA) organization. MSUBA is an affiliate club of the MSU Alumni Association dedicated to supporting current Black students, faculty, and staff at Michigan State University.
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Brianna Foley receives Collaborative Partner of the Year award from MDHHS
Brianna Foley, a Research Assistant at the Center for Precision Public Health, has been honored with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' (MDHHS) 2024 Collaborative Partner of the Year award. This accolade is given to individuals who demonstrate exceptional ability in building interagency capacity and partnerships at state or community levels, collaborating effectively with MDHHS and Substance Use, Gambling and Epidemiology (SUGE) to achieve strategic objectives.
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Center for Precision Public Health launched by MPHI
MPHI has announced the establishment of the Center for Precision Public Health (CPPH). This new center will build on the efforts of MPHI’s Center for Strategic Health Partnerships (CSHP) and the Center for Data Management and Translational Research (CDMTR), aligning with their missions to support public health initiatives, research, and education.
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MPHI spotlights Public Health Fellow Tazia Miah
MPHI is spotlighting Tazia Miah, a Public Health Fellow for the Anti-Oppression Leadership Team (AOLT) Executive Committee/AOLT Partnerships Support. Miah joined MPHI through AOLT’s fellowship program, which aims to develop a diverse professional workforce at the Institute. Fellows assist in administrative tasks, support educational and awareness initiatives, and help operationalize Anti-Oppression (AO) goals. Their contributions are reported as crucial in achieving AOLT’s objectives and supporting MPHI’s internal anti-oppression efforts.
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MPHI spotlights Briaunna Hughes, Public Health Fellow
MPHI has spotlighted Briaunna Hughes, a Public Health Fellow for Corporate Communication/Anti-Oppression Leadership Team (AOLT) Partnerships Support. Hughes joined MPHI through AOLT’s fellowship program, which aims to develop a diverse professional workforce at the Institute. Fellows collaborate with AOLT to promote anti-oppression and equity across the institute. Their responsibilities include administrative tasks, supporting educational initiatives, and facilitating the operationalization of Anti-Oppression (AO) goals. The fellows have been recognized as instrumental in...
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Tri-Star donates $5,000 to support MPHI's Advance Peace Initiative
MPHI’s Advance Peace Initiative recently received a donation from the Tri-Star Charitable Foundation. The Tri-Star Charitable Foundation seeks to support community education, arts and culture, social welfare, and community beautification. The organization donated $5,000 to support Advance Peace’s efforts through their Peacemaker Fellowship® program.
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MPHI spotlights Public Health Fellow Lizbeth Blas-Rangel
MPHI is spotlighting Lizbeth Blas-Rangel, Public Health Fellow for the Anti-Oppression Leadership Team (AOLT) Affinity Groups and Action Team Support. Blas-Rangel joined the Institute as part of AOLT’s fellowship program, which aims to develop a diverse professional workforce. Fellows assist in administrative tasks, support educational and awareness initiatives, and facilitate the operationalization of Anti-Oppression (AO) goals.
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Early results indicate success for MPHI's Advance Peace initiative
MPHI’s Advance Peace Initiative was recently featured in an opinion piece in the Lansing State Journal. The op-ed was titled “Viewpoint: Early results show investment in community violence intervention working in Lansing.”
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MPHI launches PHIRE virtual learning program for high school students
MPHI’s Public Health Initiative for Resourceful Education (PHIRE) launched on July 16, 2024. PHIRE is an MPHI initiative aimed at inspiring and empowering high school students of color to learn about public health and pursue public health careers.
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MPHI employees celebrate new legislation at Vice President's office
MPHI employees Abby Collier, Director, and Susanna Joy, Project Coordinator, of the National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention (National Center) participated in a celebration of the passage of the Maternal Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act at the Office of the Vice President on July 7, 2024.
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Michigan Public Health Institute opens grant applications for CASCADE project
The Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) is soliciting applications for the Community Action for Safety, Connection, Autonomy, and Desirable Environments (CASCADE) Project Grant. The CASCADE Project is a partnership of state and local organizations that represent and serve 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and other representative identities and expressions) Michiganders who also identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Disabled.
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Michigan offers $250,000 infection control grants for skilled nursing facilities
MPHI, on behalf of MDHHS, is offering skilled nursing facilities in Michigan the opportunity to apply for an Infection Control Grant. The purpose of this grant is to support structural and operational improvements to skilled nursing facilities to reduce the spread of infectious diseases. These grants can be used to pay for all or a portion of the costs of infection control improvements.
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Advance Peace expands Peacemaker Fellowship® program into East Lansing
MPHI’s Advance Peace Initiative recently announced its expansion into East Lansing. Previously, the initiative focused on the city of Lansing; however, their efforts revealed that individuals in East Lansing might be at risk of gun violence involvement.
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MPHI's Advance Peace meets with White House on gun violence prevention
On June 12, representatives of MPHI’s Advance Peace Initiative, along with other Advance Peace members from across the country, met with White House officials from the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The purpose of this meeting was to highlight the importance of healing-centered community violence intervention programs like Advance Peace.
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Inclusive Health Care Taskforce featured in Model D magazine
The Inclusive Health Care (IHC) Taskforce was recently featured in Model D, a digital news magazine highlighting Detroit communities, businesses, and residents. The IHC Taskforce was convened by MPHI in 2023, alongside AARP Michigan and the Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA). Primarily, the Taskforce’s purpose is to empower residents in the Metro Detroit area to reimagine how they prepare to get older. This includes addressing inequities in health care and providing support to combat the digital divide.