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Researchers from Michigan State University and Rutgers University will lead the first nationally funded study to explore how neighborhood change created by racism in housing affects health across the life course, specifically related to aging.

Students from 21 medical schools were matched with NFL clubs across the league for one-month clinical rotations focused on primary care sports medicine and/or orthopedic surgery.

The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrated the commencement of its first class from the Physician Assistant Medicine Program on Friday, Aug. 23.

The program, which is an expansion of Flint Rx Kids and a statewide program, will provide a no-strings-attached cash prescription of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month for the first year of a baby’s life.

A recent survey conducted by Rx Kids provides valuable insights into how Rx Kids is improving the lives of City of Flint families. These survey findings share the much-anticipated early results from Rx Kids.

Armed with a recent $25 million grant, Michigan State University is spearheading an ambitious initiative to address the severe shortage of direct care workers who provide health care support for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.

The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine earned the No. 1 ranking in the nation from U.S. News & World Report for the medical school with the most graduates practicing in areas experiencing a health professional shortage.

Master of Public Health student Arynn De Leeuw uses analytical skills to conduct community-based participatory research. The Canadian native recently had the opportunity to present her work at a national academic conference.

Although she concedes she’s never been much of an athlete, Marquisha Myles is a top pick in this year’s NFL draft – sort of.

Dr. Poland, an associate professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, and a leading addiction specialist, is transforming how we approach substance use disorders during pregnancy.

Researchers, community members, students, officials and more mark a pivotal moment as work begins on the 335,000-square-foot research facility.

MSU Health Care, the academic medical center of Michigan State University, provides exemplary care to support the research and academic missions of MSU Health Sciences.

Marc Corriveau of Henry Ford Health and Dr. Norman Beauchamp of Michigan State University team up to discuss how their organizations’ innovative partnership is helping elevate Detroit as a world-class destination for health, research, tech transfer, training and so much more.

Angela Floyd, a clinical nurse specialist at Henry Ford Hospital, has dedicated her career to serving the Detroit community where she grew up.

To close the gap between women’s health research and other scientific disciplines, Ward and Mari Margaret Walstrom of Harbor Springs have made a $1 million gift to bolster education and research in the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.

A $2 million investment at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine by the Mall Family Foundation has empowered the recruitment of genetic autism research expert Lucas Pozzo-Miller, to MSU as the inaugural Mall Family Endowed Professor in Genetic Autism Research.

MSU Assistant Professor Rhonda Conner-Warren and her community health clinical students are partnering with Focus: HOPE to document asthma triggers and equip parents, caregivers, and teachers with resources and information aimed at mitigating the effects of asthma.

Community-based organizations, nonprofits, policymakers and local residents will benefit from the first Health Equity Report Card, or HERC, for Genesee County and the city of Flint.

Individually, each of us holds certain talents; together, we a part of something bigger than ourselves. We are a part of improving lives, providing treatment and, above all, transforming health care. Check back here for stories about the talented students, alumni and employees of the Michigan State University College of Nursing and how, together, we will make a difference.

Counties could save money and keep more people out of jail by improving access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services, according to a study led by a Michigan State University College of Human Medicine professor. 

On Wednesday, Februrary 14, Flint celebrated the launch of Rx Kids, the nation’s first citywide cash prescription program for pregnant moms and infants.

Impression 5 Science Center and MSU Health Care are excited to announce a multi-year sponsorship that will provide significant financial support for the mission of Impression 5.

Carolina de Aguiar Ferreira couldn’t do what she does anywhere else.

Spartan Street Medicine was founded upon a commitment to the ideals of social justice and the right to health care for all.

Corewell Health in West Michigan and Michigan State University College of Human Medicine are funding nearly $1.4 million in new research grants that will tackle potential new therapies for diseases including cancer, coronary artery disease and more.

MSU Health Care Sports Medicine is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the Fitness Finders Mileage Club in nearly 50 mid-Michigan schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

When someone thinks of clinical education, a garden is something that wouldn’t come to mind. For the students in the Michigan State University College of Nursing, they spent their clinical days under the summer sun at the Berg-Lahser Community Garden in Detroit.

Can providing mental health and community resources to high-risk adolescents prevent mass violence?

Through a $45 million investment reflecting the momentous growth of Michigan State University’s Grand Rapids Innovation Park on the city’s Medical Mile, Perrigo Company plc, will bring over 150 jobs to Grand Rapids through the opening of its North American corporate headquarters.

The brightest minds in cancer care are coming together to work side-by-side at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Greater Lansing, opening doors to new frontiers in cancer care and research.

Recent study outline MSU's economic impact on West Michigan.