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CHRT begins three new projects and extends two
This fall, CHRT is excited to begin three new projects and extend two existing projects. Evaluating and sustaining peer support groups for mothers in Detroit CHRT will assist the Children of the Rising Sun in evaluating their pilot program of a peer support circle for mothers in Detroit. Synthesizing learnings for the Community routes: Advancing access to mental health care …
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CHRT Health Policy Fellowship: Now accepting applications for 2025
Since its inception, the CHRT Health Policy Fellowship has been dedicated to cultivating the next generation of health policy leaders. Launched in 2012, the fellowship provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities that equip professionals from diverse fields to impact policy decisions at local, state, and national levels. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, the program connects fellows to experts …
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Meet CHRT’s 2024 3 New Interns: Lauren Hunter, August James, and Claire Stubbs
We are pleased to welcome Lauren Hunter, August James, and Claire Stubbs to CHRT’s 2024 internship program. Lauren Hunter is a health and social equity intern, currently pursuing a master’s in social work at the University of Michigan, specializing in community change. With five years of experience in grant management, human resources, and teaching English as a second language, Lauren …
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Q&A with CHRT Health Policy Fellowship alumna Michelle Meade
Michelle Meade is a professor at the University of Michigan’s Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Family Medicine. A rehabilitation psychologist by training, she also serves as the director of the University of Michigan Center for Disability Health and Wellness. We recently sat down with her to discuss her time as a CHRT Health Policy Fellow and how it has …
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Thank you to the many state and national experts who shared knowledge with CHRT’s 2024 Health Policy Fellows
This spring, CHRT welcomed 14 health researchers, policymakers, and nonprofit leaders into this year’s Health Policy Fellowship cohort. Over four months, the fellows learned from each other and from expert speakers about ways to bring health policies and practices into alignment with evidence-based research recommendations. This year’s program included three trips to important centers of health policy: Washington DC, Lansing, …
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CHRT begins new projects on legislative education, autism diagnosis, and mobility accessibility
The Center for Health & Research Transformation (CHRT) is pleased to announce three new projects: Health education for Michigan legislators and legislative staff Due to the substantial turnover and subsequent loss of subject matter expertise in health issues in both the state House and Senate each election cycle, there is a need to support of both legislators and their staff. …
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A Q&A with CHRT Health Policy Fellowship alumnus Romesh Nalliah
In 2018, Romesh Nalliah participated in CHRT’s Health Policy Fellowship. Now the associate dean for patient services and clinical professor of dentistry at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Romesh spoke with us about what he’s working on now–a number of equity initiatives–and how the fellowship training impacted his career. What are you working on now? Leading up to …
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Announcing the 2024 Health Policy Fellowship cohort
We are pleased to announce our 2024 Health Policy Fellowship cohort. More than 125 health researchers, policymakers, and nonprofit leaders have completed the fellowship since its launch in 2012. Many fellowship alumni occupy influential roles as policymakers and leaders across Michigan. The 2024 fellowship cohort will include: Chelsea Alcock, Legislative Assistant, 52nd District, Michigan House of Representatives Dr. Frank Conyers, …
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Providing decision makers with evidence: A Q&A with CHRT’s health policy team lead
CHRT’s health policy team evaluates laws, regulations and policies, as well as decisions and actions of leaders in public health, healthcare payers and providers, for their impact on population health. The team analyzes and recommends evidence-based policies designed to improve the health of people and communities, and responds to the needs and interests of a broad range of stakeholders. We …
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A Q&A with CHRT’s new Executive Director, Joshua Traylor
Joshua Traylor joined CHRT as executive director on November 1. We sat down with him to learn more about him, his background, and his plans for CHRT. What interested you in joining CHRT as ED? I was born and raised in Washtenaw County so when the CHRT opportunity was posted, a few people from Michigan brought it to my attention. …
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