Michigan Public Radio
Welcome to our Michigan Public Health In the News page, where we showcase the expertise and thought leadership of our faculty and other members of the University of Michigan School of Public Health community. Here, you'll find links to news articles, op-eds, and other contributions published in a wide range of news outlets and publications. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the individual experts and authors.
The Trace
What researchers learned about American gun violence in 2025
Quoted: Esther Lee, PhD Student in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity
This Examined Life
'Who am I?" New episode with Victor Strecher
Featured: Victor Strecher, Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
Spartan News Room
People exposed to firearm violence more likely to die of stress-related heart diseases, study finds
Featured: Esther Lee, Doctoral Student in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Equity
The Trace
How do you prepare kids for a possible school shooting without traumatizing them?
Quoted: Justin Heinze, Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
Town of Paradise Valley Independent
Audit shows most Arizona schools failing safety plan standards
Quoted: Justin Heinze, Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
KTVU Fox 2
Church attack in Michigan: Exploring gun violence and mental health
Featured: Justin Heinze, Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
Capital B Gary
From cameras to courtrooms, Gary battles illegal dumping to keep neighborhoods clean
Quoted: Marc Zimmerman, Marshall H. Becker Collegiate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
All Things Considered
Experts say school shootings are increasing, but preventable with proper countermeasures
Featured: Justin Heinze, Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
Education Week
What schools should do—and avoid—when planning active shooter drills
Quoted: Justin Heinze, Associate professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
KTVU San Francisco
California mass shootings down, still stopping short?
Featured: Justin Heinze, Associate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
Detroit Free Press
Forgiving medical debt is crucial, but it won't fix our health care system
Op-Ed: Minal Patel, Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
Capital B Gary
Love your block grants help Gary residents rebuild their neighborhoods
Quoted: Marc Zimmerman, Marshall H. Becker Collegiate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
Hidden Brain
You 2.0: What Is Your Life For?
Featured: Vic Strecher, Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
Bridge Michigan
Michigan has tools to ease medical debt. Does it have the will?
Op-Ed: Minal Patel, Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
Detroit Public Radio
Routine checkups boost men’s lifespan
Featured: Harold Neighbors, Professor Emeritus of Health Behavior & Health Equity
Detroit Free Press
Numerous gun incidents taint the end of the school year across Michigan
Featured: Marc Zimmerman, Marshall H. Becker Collegiate Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity, Professor of Psychology
Detroit Free Press
'I refuse to give up': Michigan researchers, health officials grapple with funding cuts
Featured: Gary Harper, Professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity
LGBTQ Nation
This Black trans woman lost her job because Trump ended LGBTQ+ grants. Here’s why she has hope.
Featured: Kristi Gamarel, Associate Chair and Associate Professor, Health Behavior & Health Equity
Chronicle of Higher Education