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Public Health Institute Review > Guest Speakers
Guest Speakers
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Monte Fox
Diabetes takes a disproportionate toll on Native Americans. They are, on average, 2.2 times more likely to have the disease than non-Hispanic whites. “Culturally competent public health approaches are needed to combat the problem,” said Monte Fox. |
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Gary Olmstead
“[Bird flu] is a scenario that could devastate millions of lives and have an enormous impact on the economy,” said Gary Olmstead. “We need to be prepared.” |
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Lonnie King
“Public health is at a crossroads,” said Lonnie King, dean of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. “The increasing convergence of human and animal health is creating complex new challenges. We need to engage a more diverse group of partners to find solutions.” |
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