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Michigan Public Health Institute:
Building Research Partnerships

by Jamie Saville

This state of Michigan organization brings together university, government, and agency health researchers to address the state's health care needs.

The Community Health Profiles Project tapped collaborators throughout the state to develop health status profiles for every county in the state. The Michigan Dementia Program was established to aid the state in responding to the needs of individuals and families affected by dementia. And through MPHI, UM's Charles Kuntzleman is working to determine if the health behavior of a parent can be improved by first educating the child. Continue Article...


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