Public Health Crises Resource Center
“Race and racism are probably the most studied social, economic, and political phenomenon in this country, but it’s also the least understood.”
This page serves as a resource for all interested in health policy to address the multiple and interconnected public health crises defining our time. Educational information, bail funds, along with HPSA’s own advocacy efforts will be available for all here. Thank you to the many students at the School of Public Health and the broader University of Michigan community for initially compiling this information and these resources. Please contact HPSA-Execboard@umich.edu to contribute resources.
Racism and Police Brutality
HPSA Advocacy
As a part of our summer advocacy project, four teams worked on systemic racism in healthcare, at the University, and in criminal justice. Below are their desiderables:
COVID-19 Michigan Municipality Reporting Letter
Advocates for complete reporting of county- and municipal-level data on race and ethnicity during the COVID-19 pandemic and future public health crises. Accurate and complete data on race and ethnicity is vital for understanding the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 and combating the systemic racial and economic disparities that contribute to poorer health outcomes for Michigan residents who are Black, indigenous, and people of color.Washtenaw Community Working Groups
Gather stakeholders and community to organize and strengthen the impact of Washtenaw Prosecutor and planning student internships post-January.
Educational
External Organizing
Healing
COVID-19
Information, Guidelines, and Volunteering