Great Lakes Wire

Dr. Renée Branch Canady, CEO of the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), has recently gained media attention for her book "Room at the Table," which addresses health equity, justice, and leadership. The book was featured in an article by Lansing City Pulse titled “A memoir and guide to medical issues in DEI era.”

According to the article, "Room at the Table" delves into diversity, equity, and inclusion topics. Dr. Canady guides readers through these complex subjects by sharing personal experiences that aim to foster a connection and understanding of health equity.

“‘Room at the Table’ teaches you the principles of equity so that you can better understand yourself, understand others and make a lasting difference in this world,” stated Dr. Canady.

With diversity, equity, and inclusion under increasing scrutiny nationwide and often surrounded by misinformation, Dr. Canady aims to clarify misunderstandings related to public health and equity. Her book explores principles of equity with the hope that readers will learn to acknowledge differences. She expressed that “the road to unity is through diversity.”

Lansing City Pulse described the book as “something that has been desperately needed in understanding the complex historiography of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, especially health equity.”

For more information on "Room at the Table," it is available for purchase online.