History of Medicine & Public Health
Contributing high-impact publications, research, mentorship and scholarships to the U-M Medical School's mission.
About
Since its original founding in 1990, the primary goal of the CHHASSEM discipline area in the History of Medicine and Public Health has been to explore the ways history can help inform our understanding of illness and disease, health, and healthcare. We also seek to foster an appreciation of the rich history of the University of Michigan Medical School, including its pioneering role in transforming medical education, the important work its alumni have conducted throughout the decades, and the hidden stories of those individuals and groups that have often been left out of traditional narratives.
Through research, education, and outreach, we seek to provide the campus community with an opportunity to learn about the history of medicine and public health and to cultivate an appreciation of the importance of such work.
Contact Us
History of Medicine & Public Health
The University of Michigan
102 Observatory, Room 100
Ann Arbor MI 48109-5725
History of Medicine & Public Health Leadership
Laura Hirshbein
Professor of Psychiatry
Medical School
Professor of History
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Joint CHM-CDC Study of NPI used in 1918 Influenza Pandemic
In 2006, CHM was contacted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Migration and asked to conduct a joint research study into the use of social distancing and community mitigation efforts by American cities during the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic.
The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919: A Digital Encyclopedia
A wealth of resources produced by CHM and Michigan Publishing concerning the stories of the places, people and the organizations that battled the American influenza epidemic of 1918-1919.
