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AI scribes can ease clinicians’ workloads—but they also shape patients’ health records. @UMichSPH/@UMichMedicine professor Jodyn Platt and U-M colleague Taofeeq Togunwa explain why these tools require continuous auditing to ensure accuracy and equitable benefits. Read more: myumi.ch/WDgx1 #MichiganPublicHealth #HealthAI #HealthEquity

The AI is listening: Implications of machine generated clinical notes on health care

Michigan Medicine experts argue that use of artificial intelligent scribes during health care visits should be more carefully examined .

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“Safety doesn’t come from certainty. It comes from community.” At @UMichSPH's inaugural Global Public Health Futures event, Dr. @RajPanjabi discussed trust, resilience and leading through crisis with Dean Charles Holmes. Read more: myumi.ch/J4bgG

Global Public Health leader: Connection is our greatest protection

Dr. Raj Panjabi, physician and author of ‘Safer,’ joined Charles B. Holmes, dean of Michigan Public Health, for a conversation on building trust, countering misinformation and leading communities...

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Project Healthy Schools@PHealthySchoolsOct 21
Are you interested in learning more about school wellness, no matter your role? Check out the free @ProjectHealthySchools Wellness Webinar on November 18. Register for the whole day or for individual sessions. This opportunity is open to all! linktr.ee/PHS123
This image promotes the University of Michigan's Project Healthy Schools Wellness Webinar. It highlights date and time: November 18, 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM ET. It lists benefits such as earning SCECHs, networking opportunities, awareness of physical and mental health issues, and guest speakers. The webinar is open to the public, free, and includes a Zoom logo. A QR code is provided for registration.

ALT This image promotes the University of Michigan's Project Healthy Schools Wellness Webinar. It highlights date and time: November 18, 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM ET. It lists benefits such as earning SCECHs, networking opportunities, awareness of physical and mental health issues, and guest speakers. The webinar is open to the public, free, and includes a Zoom logo. A QR code is provided for registration.

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In a new Bridge Michigan article, @UMichSPH professors @JGarnerResearch and Kate Bauer discuss how work requirements, added paperwork and administrative burdens can deepen food insecurity and harm health. “Food insecurity is more greatly associated with poor health outcomes than even poverty alone,” Garner says. Read the full article below from @BridgeMichigan #FoodSecurity #SNAP #PublicHealthPolicy
Bridge Michigan@BridgeMichiganOct 13
167K Michiganders fell off SNAP since last summer bit.​ly/4BbRy6L
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Michigan Research@UMichResearchOct 19
A research team led by @UMichSPH will combine and standardize memory and thinking test data from older adults in 20 countries to better understand why dementia risk differs around the world. myumi.ch/J4b6e
text: “This project takes advantage of the Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol, a major National Institutes of Health-funded initiative that provides comparable data on cognitive aging around the world. Because risk factors and social conditions differ so much from one country to another, comparing them can show us which prevention strategies may matter the most, and where.” Lindsay Kobayashi Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Global Public Health

ALT text: “This project takes advantage of the Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol, a major National Institutes of Health-funded initiative that provides comparable data on cognitive aging around the world. Because risk factors and social conditions differ so much from one country to another, comparing them can show us which prevention strategies may matter the most, and where.” Lindsay Kobayashi Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Global Public Health

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Curiosity fuels a winding public health career - Nicolle Marinec, MPH ’04, built a career spanning peer health education, international telehealth projects, and VA research after earning her MPH degree in Health Behavior and Health Education. Now pursuing an MBA, she’s developing digital health tools and launching her own venture in reproductive and women’s health. myumi.ch/QMJd8

Curiosity fuels a winding public health career

Nicolle Marinec built a career spanning peer health education, international telehealth projects, and VA research after earning her MPH degree in Health Behavior and Health Education. Now pursuing an...

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More than 90 percent of students in the US will participate in an active shooter drill this year. But creating safer schools requires more than preparing students for the worst. @umichsph researcher Justin Heinze studies how schools can prevent violence and build safe, supportive environments where every student can thrive. Learn more about Justin Heinze and how Michigan Public Health researchers are protecting the health of all: myumi.ch/39rXD
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Global Michigan@GlobalMichiganOct 15
🏠 Does where you live impact your risk for #dementia? Researchers at @umichsph are analyzing memory and cognitive data across 20 countries to uncover global variations and shape tailored prevention strategies. myumi.ch/Ax6AJ
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ALT Digital illustration of a human head in profile with a glowing, multicolored brain against a large globe. Circular illustrations of cities, villages and landscapes around the world are connected by dotted lines, representing global research into brain health and dementia. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with ChatGPT

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@rsog_rwandaOct 15
Developing Educators. Building Teams. Transforming Learning. Great clinicians become great educators when they are equipped with the right tools, mentorship, and support. RSOG, in collaboration with the University of Michigan, AHSU, and the University of Rwanda, is proud to launch a 10-month Academy for OBGYN Teaching Faculty, an initiative designed to strengthen teaching excellence, foster effective mentorship, and enhance the quality of specialist training in Rwanda. By investing in our educators, we are investing in future generations of obstetricians and gynecologists, strengthening healthcare systems, and advancing better outcomes for women and newborns. Together, we are shaping the future of medical education and building a stronger health workforce for Rwanda. #SaferMothers #4x4Reform #RSOG #UniversityOfRwanda #AHSU #UniversityOfMichigan #MedicalEducation #FacultyDevelopment #OBGYN #HealthWorkforceDevelopment #MOH #CapacityBuilding
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@rsog_rwandaOct 9
Strengthening Surgical Teams Through Continuous Learning RSOG facilitated a Scrub Nursing Training at Nyagatare District Hospital, bringing together nurses, OBGYN residents, and healthcare professionals to strengthen essential skills in perioperative and surgical care. Building on similar trainings previously conducted at CHUK and Gisenyi, the initiative focused on enhancing teamwork in the operating theatre, surgical preparedness, infection prevention, instrument management, and patient safety. By investing in multidisciplinary training and mentorship, we continue to strengthen the capacity of surgical teams and support the delivery of safe, high-quality care for women and families across Rwanda. We extend our appreciation to the participants, facilitators, and hospital leadership for their commitment to continuous learning, teamwork, and excellence in patient care. Together, we are building stronger surgical teams, safer procedures, and better health outcomes. #RSOG #ScrubNursing #SurgicalTraining #MedicalEducation #CapacityBuilding #PatientSafety #Mentorship #OBGYNResidency #NyagatareDistrictHospital #WomensHealth #HealthcareExcellence
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How do government policy, media narratives and place shape health outcomes—and political attitudes—in rural America? At a recent Dialogue Vanderbilt event, University of Michigan School of Public Health Professor Michael Shepherd discussed the “rural health spiral,” a concept explored in his new book. He described how hospital closures, limited access to care and the opioid epidemic affect rural communities—and how political messaging can influence whom residents hold responsible. Shepherd also emphasized the importance of health equity: ensuring that people can receive quality care without unaffordable costs or traveling long distances. Read the article: myumi.ch/5w5rq #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #RuralHealth #HealthPolicy #PoliticalScience #MichiganPublicHealth

Michigan professor Michael Shepherd discusses healthcare at Dialogue Vanderbilt event ahead of...

Shepherd spoke about how government involvement and the media environment can affect health outcomes, particularly in rural areas.

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Michigan News
@UMichiganNewsOct 14
Where you live may influence your risk of developing #dementia. But why? @umichsph researchers are comparing data from 20 countries to understand how education, heart health and social factors shape dementia risk—and how to reduce it. news.umich.edu/your-chances-…

Your chances of Alzheimer's disease vary based on where you live. Why is that?

A research team led by the University of Michigan School of Public Health will combine and standardize memory and thinking test data from older adults in 20 countries to better understand why...

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Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy@fordschoolOct 13
New state laws often tell school districts to restrict phones in class, but restriction policies vary. Read in State & Hill how Youth Policy Lab co-director Brian Jacob is studying the question statewide and nationally. Read about his research: myumi.ch/VDgDx @umichsph
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Why does Alzheimer’s risk vary depending on where you live? A @UMichSPH-led team will compare cognitive-aging data from 20 countries to learn how education, heart health, social isolation, depression and gender inequality shape dementia risk—and prevention. Read more: myumi.ch/X8QWn #AlzheimersResearch #DementiaPrevention #GlobalHealth #HealthyAging #PublicHealth #MichiganPublicHealth

Your chances of Alzheimer's disease vary based on where you live. Why is that?

A Michigan Public Health study led by Lindsay Kobayashi will compare memory and thinking data from older adults in 20 countries to learn why dementia risk differs worldwide and which prevention...

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"If they happen to submit a wrong form, they may never hear about it until they're ultimately kicked off the program," @UMichSPH prof Kate Bauer said to @Freep - myumi.ch/Z8NmG

167K Michiganders fell off SNAP since last summer

New work requirements and paperwork are making it harder for people to keep their food assistance benefits.

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The @UMich Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention has received $11.2M for seven research projects. The institute is directed by @UMichSPH professor Patrick Carter, and Michigan Public Health researchers Kristi Gamarel and Sari Reisner will lead one of the newly funded studies. myumi.ch/bDXXW #MichiganPublicHealth #FirearmInjuryPrevention #PublicHealthResearch #ViolencePrevention #Research #UMIFIP
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How can food-assistance programs uphold dignity and promote equitable access amid policy threats? Join Kate Bauer, professor of nutritional sciences at Michigan Public Health and director of U-M’s new Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health Policy, in conversation with Taylor Moore, director of Food Rescue at Goodwill Northern Michigan. 📅 Friday, Oct. 30 Designing for Dignity: Strengthening Food Assistance Amid Policy Threats More info: myumi.ch/qwE9X Presented by U-M Poverty Solutions and cosponsored by Michigan Public Health and the Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health Policy. #MichiganPublicHealth #FoodSecurity #PublicHealth #GoBlue
A promotional image for the "Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker Series" featuring the event titled "Designing for Dignity: Strengthening Food Assistance Amid Policy Threats." It includes a conversation with Kate Bauer from U-M and Taylor Moore from Food Rescue at Goodwill Northern Michigan. The event is on October 30 at noon in SSW B780. The logos for Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health, and Institute for Food Policy and Entrepreneurship are displayed.

ALT A promotional image for the "Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions Speaker Series" featuring the event titled "Designing for Dignity: Strengthening Food Assistance Amid Policy Threats." It includes a conversation with Kate Bauer from U-M and Taylor Moore from Food Rescue at Goodwill Northern Michigan. The event is on October 30 at noon in SSW B780. The logos for Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health, and Institute for Food Policy and Entrepreneurship are displayed.

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Congratulations to Matthew Boulton, who was recently the recipient of the @UMich President’s Award for Leadership in International Education in the Distinguished Service category! During more than 33 years at U-M, Boulton—professor of epidemiology and senior associate dean for global public health—has expanded international opportunities for Michigan Public Health students and advanced sustainable, community-led partnerships worldwide. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! #MichiganPublicHealth #GlobalHealth #InternationalEducation
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“These types of firearm injuries are preventable, as almost all involve unlocked firearms, primarily in household settings,” explained Alison Miller, @UMichSPH Prof of Health Behavior & Health Equity, to @GoHealio Read: myumi.ch/39rz1

Less than half of households with young kids store firearms securely

SAN DIEGO — Less than half of families who own firearms and have young children reported storing them securely, according to survey results presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition....

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More than 90 percent of students in the US will participate in an active shooter drill this year. But creating safer schools requires more than preparing students for the worst. Justin Heinze, associate professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, researches how schools can prevent violence and build safe, supportive environments where every student can thrive. “School communities deserve to feel secure and focus on learning—not just survival.” Learn more about Justin Heinze and how Michigan Public Health researchers are protecting the health of all: myumi.ch/39rXD #PublicHealth #SchoolSafety #ViolencePrevention #GunViolencePrevention #StudentMentalHealth #SafeSchools #HealthEquity #UMichSPH #UMich @NC2S_Tweets
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Hotter summers and warmer winters in parts of America, along with drought conditions and wet winters in the West and Southwest, create perfect ecosystems for soil-living fungi to grow, aerosolize and be inhaled by human hosts, explains Jennifer Head, a prof of @UMichEPID at @UMichSPH to @publichealth @nationshealth. myumi.ch/pgxx5

Climate change fueling increase in infections from fungal diseases

Several years ago, a paper mill in Escanaba, Michigan, experienced the largest outbreak of blastomycosis ever recorded in the U.S. One hundred sixty-two workers tested positive for the deadly fungal...

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