News and Events
We Make the Road By Walking: Advancing a Health Equity Movement
April 2, 2024
The U-M School of Public Health, MSHIELD, RacismLab, the U-M College of Pharmacy, the U-M Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation and the Office of the Vice President for Research and the NCID's Anti-Racism Collaborative presented a daylong symposium on equity, anti-racism and the health sciences on April 2, 2024.
The symposium was based on the work of two international thought leaders in anti-racism and health—Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones and Dr. Chandra Ford. These two groundbreaking scholars joined the symposium for a keynote conversation—marking the first-ever public conversation between them. The symposium also featured interactive sessions on anti-racism in healthcare and anti-racism health research. Additional information here!
September 2023
On October 25, 2023, we highlighted our work to promote whole health for all people through data-driven, community-partnered, equity-centered quality improvement. Read more about the event here.
July 2023
Comprehensive care for Michigan patients is more than clinical care alone. Learning about patients and looking at a complete picture of who they are and their environment allows providers to support them with a more complete and equitable care plan. Read more here.
The Power of Pronouns: Why the Words We Use Are Important
December 13, 2022
Jay and Jennie Knight explored the colorful and vibrant world when it is safe and affirming for the LGBTQ+ community! They shared information, case studies, and personal stories to help you build safe and affirming spaces for all to live and thrive. This recording has been archived. Please contact ccbgray@med.umich.edu for more information.
October 14, 2021
They’re making sure patients have food, housing and more. Read more here.
September 28, 2021
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has pledged to provide a $9 million Medicaid match to launch a new Health Equity Project in five Michigan counties. Read more here.