Michigan Public Health Institute
Recent News About Michigan Public Health Institute
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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.
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MPHI employees' research featured in US Surgeon General's advisory
The work of two MPHI employees was recently featured in the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory on firearm violence. Abby Collier, Director, and Sasha Mintz, Senior Epidemiologist, of the National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention (National Center), coauthored an article alongside four partners from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
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Linda Gordon presents on advancing equity at NNPHI conference
Linda Gordon, Associate Director of The Center for Health Equity Practice and MPHI Project Director of the STRETCH initiative, recently gave a presentation at the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) annual conference. The presentation was titled “STRETCH 2.0: A Pathway for Advancing Equity through Public Health Systems Transformation.” Gordon led the submission for the presentation and was joined by two STRETCH team members from the Initiative’s partner organizations – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation (CDCF), and the Association of...
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MPHI's PHIRE program opens applications for high school students
The Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) has announced that its Public Health Initiative for Resourceful Education (PHIRE) is now accepting applications. PHIRE is an initiative designed to empower and educate high school students of color about the opportunities and challenges in public health, with the goal of inspiring them to pursue careers in this field.
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Advance Peace seeks funding expansion at local city council meetings
MPHI’s Advance Peace Initiative recently gave presentations at two local city council meetings. On June 18, Charles Richardson, Strategy Manager for Advance Peace, and Dr. Paul Elam, Chief Strategy Officer, presented on behalf of Advance Peace at the East Lansing City Council meeting. This presentation aimed to persuade the city to grant funding to expand Advance Peace’s efforts into East Lansing.
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Nicole Wood addresses impact of misinformation at NNPHI conference
Nicole Wood, Social Media and Communications Specialist, recently gave a presentation at the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) annual conference. The presentation was titled “The Great Infodemic: Building Science Communication Pathways to Address Public Health Misinformation.” Wood’s talk focused on science communication and how effective communication practices can improve public health functions amid misinformation.
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MPHI employees attend NNPHI Conference in New Orleans
The National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) recently held its annual conference, attended by multiple MPHI staff members. NNPHI is a national organization aimed at connecting public health professionals and advancing professional development in the field. This year’s event took place in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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MIACE Conference draws 200 attendees to discuss childhood trauma
The Michigan ACE (MIACE) Initiative, part of MPHI, recently held its annual conference, drawing 200 residents from across the state. The event aimed to raise awareness about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and mitigate their effects on children in Michigan.
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Advance Peace initiative reports significant reduction in Lansing gun fatalities
MPHI’s Advance Peace Initiative has been in the news, as Dr. Paul Elam, Chief Strategy Officer, spoke with the media about recent gun violence in Lansing over the Memorial Day weekend. Advance Peace Lansing focuses on reducing cyclical and retaliatory gun violence.
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Michigan Public Health Institute seeks proposals for job specification review
The Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to review and update its job specifications.
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Dr. Renée Branch Canady discusses public health equity on podcast
Dr. Renée Branch Canady, CEO of the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), participated in a discussion on public health during the New Hampshire Family NOW Podcast.
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Dr. Renée Branch Canady discusses leadership and community change on WILX Studio 10
MPHI CEO Dr. Renée Branch Canady was recently featured on WILX’s Studio 10 in a segment titled “Ask the Author.” The discussion focused on her book, "Room at the Table," where Dr. Canady elaborates on the themes and objectives of her work.
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Dr. Renée Branch Canady receives Sharon Parks Award for public health contributions
Dr. Renée Branch Canady, CEO of the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), has been honored with the 2024 Sharon Parks Award by the Michigan League of Public Policy (MLPP).