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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Food Desert, Walking Infrastructure, And Primary Care Access Observed In 48203, Christina Barchini, Jad Fawaz, Brayden Moore, Emma Pastoor, Samuel Rest, Hamed Selemani

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: 48219 Beyond The Zip Code, Justin Darragh, Adhithi Keerthana Athikumar, Muaaz Akhtar, Dania Zeidan, Nathaniel Edwards, Trina Alimi, Jonah Brand, Beatrice White

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Understanding Social Determinants In 48203, Jared Lin, Ryan The, Russell Elkus, Aayushi Jani, Michaela Yamine, Riona O'Donnell, Mariam Duhaini

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Access To Education And Nutritious Foods, Maurgan Lee, Kailey Carner, Tarek Atasi, Michael Mclellan, Alec Brook, Ashley Schehr, Namitha Bhat, Syed Kaushik

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Observation And Reflection Of Education, Transportation, And Food Insecurity At Detroit, Sindi Roko, Kaylee Chan, Sarah Noonan, Alfonso Vaziriyan-Sani, Jelani Shadd, Ritika Tiwary, Samir Khan

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Barriers To Health In Detroit’S New Center: Addressing Food, Housing, And Accessibility, Yasmeen Jazaerly, Ivan Kyagaba, Jahnavi Rajagopal, Frances-Denise Fajardo, Ahmed Makled, Ahmed Hassanin, Jayson Bakshi, Victoria Potter

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Observation And Reflection Of Highland Park, Mohamed Ramadan, Marni Murez, Saatvik Vaishnav, Sathyagopal Siddapureddy, Janiya Brooks

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Observation And Reflection Of Disparities In Access To Healthy Foods, Education, And Stable Healthcare, Kerolos Aziz, Uma Sriram, Sarah Yee, Hassan Saad, Jessica Delgado, Shiyuan Gong, Seyrona Mclean

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Reflection On Neighborhood Environment And Economic Instability As Barriers To Health, Charity Godbold, Sarah Syeda, Zachary Houslander, Sydney Kelly, Jason Fahmy, Eliezer Ponce De Leon, Jessica Wang, Omar Tayeb

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Systemic Barriers In 48203—Poverty, Food Deserts, And Inadequate Infrastructure—Directly Impact The Health And Futures Of Its Residents., Kerestin Aziz, Sanjana Aiella, Brady Bak, Maanas Sharma, Catherine Hofley, Silas Stewart, Ahmed Marabeh, Samantha Hoey

Patient Education Projects

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Observation And Reflection Of Neighborhood And Community 2026: Housing, Transportation, & Education And Reflection, Seareen Maaita, Alexis Kmak, Balraj Dhanoa, Sergio Guerra, Shrikar Modukuri, Gwenyth Sirrine, Ciara Hancock, Mohamed Ramadan

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Hormonal Birth Control Misinformation On Tiktok: A Content Analysis Of Influencer Narratives, Sarah Bdeir, Jana Hatahet, Liselle Tungol, Khush Hussain, Rumyah Rafique, Raneem Sabbaq, Ragad Almsaddi

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background:

Hormonal birth control is the most common form of reversible contraception. In the U.S., pharmacy data show oral contraceptive pill prescriptions declined 25.6% from March 2021 to October 2023. Meanwhile, patients increasingly seek health information on social media. On TikTok, “hormone hacking” content has surged, often portraying birth control as artificial, harmful, or even carcinogenic, despite a lack of supporting evidence. While accessible information on social media can be valuable, such narratives risk spreading misinformation, fueling mistrust in women’s health.

Methods:

We conducted a qualitative content analysis of 50 TikTok videos (March and September 2025) under #birthcontrol, #hormonehealth, #birthcontroltoxicity, …

Leveling The Playing Field: Ensuring Hydration Equity For Detroit’S Student-Athletes, David Abdelnour, Noah Kos, Alqasim Elnaggar, Jack Mao, Rumyah Rafique, Julian D Johnson, Marley Sternberg, Audrey Millar, Faith Scott, Susan Lagrand, Ammar Chaudhri, Magd Boutany, Rahul Vaidya

Medical Student Research Symposium

Background:

The Detroit Public Schools Health Corps (DPSHC) provides free sideline medical coverage to Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) athletic events to address healthcare disparities in underserved communities. During 408 hours of coverage across 214 games, DPSHC volunteers observed frequent shortages of water and electrolyte drinks among teams. Given the importance of hydration in preventing heat-related illness and optimizing athletic performance, a systematic needs assessment was conducted.

Methods:

A survey was distributed to athletic coaches and administrators across DPSCD schools. Survey questions evaluated the availability of hydration resources, frequency of shortages, responsible providers, and priority needs for additional funding …

Brain Candy: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Journal Of Arts And Culture, 13th Edition, Wayne State University School Of Medicine Gold Humanism Honor Society

Gold Humanism Honor Society

Brain Candy incorporates paintings, written pieces, and poetry from all the medical classes at Wayne State University School of Medicine to shed light on the creative process in medicine, the city of Detroit, and the experiences of health care providers. This year, the journal is organized into four sections, each of which denotes a particular time period within medical school. The first edition of Brain Candy was published online and in print in 2009, produced by a generous grant by the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS). The edition featured poetry, nonfiction, short fiction, and different types of artwork. With generous …

Guidelines For Community Engaged Health Research, Carrie Leach, Hayley Thompson, Alex Sass, Patricia Wren, Rodlescia Sneed, Rhonda Dailey, Elizabeth Towner, Maha Albdour, Carla Caringi, Alyssa W. Beavers, Theresa A. Hastert, Vanessa Rorai, Peter A. Lichtenberg, Angulique Outlaw, Ijeoma Nnodim Opara

Institute of Gerontology

Executive Summary:

Wayne State University’s Guidelines for Community Engaged Health Research provide a practical framework for designing, conducting, and evaluating ethical, equitable, and impactful health research that engages community experts in projects that advance health equity in Detroit.

Purpose 

Developed for WSU faculty, staff, and research teams, the guidelines support the meaningful involvement of community experts across all phases of research. They respond to common challenges in community-engaged work, including limited experience with engagement approaches, the need for reflexive and equitable practices, and the time and coordination required for authentic collaboration.

The document defines Community-Engaged Research (CEnR) as collaborative work …

Colorectal Cancer Screening In Carceral Settings: Barriers And Opportunities To Improve Early Detection Among Incarcerated Individuals, Daven K. Sarikonda Ba, Elijah Marquez Bs, Alexander Seidel Ba, Christine Larrea Bs, Jack S. Gurwin Bs, Maria Karla Bermúdez Piñero Ba, Suraj Suresh M.D., Laura Benjamins Md, Mph, Faap, Aahivs

Population, Patient, Physician and Professionalism Projects

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, with screening shown to significantly reduce mortality. However, incarcerated individuals experience substantially lower CRC screening rates and often present with more advanced disease than non-incarcerated individuals. Our project’s objective was to review the state of CRC screening in U.S. carceral settings, along with exploring possible alternatives to address the substantial disparity in CRC screening rates experienced by the incarcerated population.

Chronic Illness Education 2025: Dealing Anxiety In Teenage, Aida Mouzoon, Emily Crisan, Emma Saito, Feeda Elahresh, Hussan Ali, Jackson Bennett, Noah Rollison, Shihabaldean Shalabi

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.

Chronic Illness Education 2025: Hypertension And The Case Of Mrs.Dash, Brandon Brown, Charlotte Turner, Connor Mcginnis, Jacob Airas, Maria Awad, Pranav Nair, Shruthi Sunilkumar, Yusra Sannah

Patient Education Projects

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Chronic Illness Education 2025: Prevention And Management, Alyusuf Elnaggar, Brenna Hairston, Carly Ghanem, Fatima Bhatti, James Wairagu, Lucy Yu, Najeeb Baig, Ryan Murphy

Patient Education Projects

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Chronic Illness Education 2025: Risk Factors And Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease, Christopher Matti, Clayton Kramm, Ghala Alhasan, Hadi Elmenini, Julia Miller, Maxine Kugelmas, Moshood Osinusi, Nievalinda Strong

Patient Education Projects

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Chronic Illness Education 2025: Patient Education Resources For Women With Chronic Kidney Disease, Aiden Tang, Carolyn Nagengast, Faith Scott, Isaiah Delaney, Jonathan Hakim, Kandis Fox, Katie Webster, Mahmoud Saad

Patient Education Projects

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Chronic Illness Education 2025: Resources To Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder, Amanda Teschner, Ayonitemi Odukoya, Brooke Waldon, Joshua Spence, Katelynn Paluch, Marilyn Li, Mercylia Untono, Nina Agemy

Patient Education Projects

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Chronic Illness Education 2025: Holistic Approach To Hiv Treatment And Management, Aniela Crayton, Harvey Sharma, Jacob Saenz, Justin Iqal, Marie Clancy, Olivia Carlisle, Raphaela Varella, Tarun Bomma

Patient Education Projects

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Chronic Illness Education 2025: Promoting Lifestyle Changes To Manage Hypertension In Underserved Adult Populations, Gabriel Doree, Jenna Uhles, Kathryn Benninghoff, Magd Boutany, Omar Abdalla, Rhea Sehgal, Udodirim Nwosu, Yiannos Demetriou

Patient Education Projects

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Chronic Illness Education 2025: Building Healthy Habits: Preventative Strategies For Childhood Obesity, Alissa Ward, Cameron Craig, Chloe Sutlick, Gabrielle Henry, Isabelle Adams, Jerimiah Gumma, Omer Abdullah, Sami Zaidi

Patient Education Projects

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Chronic Illness Education 2025: Resources For Addressing Copd In The Veteran Population, Daniel Molnar, Tochi Mbagwu, Kiana Sechler, Lillian Centlivre, Noah Kos, Tomilola Oyasiji, Safia Haniya Yusuf

Patient Education Projects

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Chronic Illness Education 2025: Improving Access To Educational Resources And Health Outcomes For Diabetes, Ami Suresh, Conner Slotnick, Danielle Santoyo, Eric Mylfurry, Karen Abdelmalek, Martin Murad, Preston Parana, Urva Mehveen

Patient Education Projects

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Chronic Illness Education 2025: Persistent Obesity In A College Student: A Case For Investigating Endocrine Disruptors In Diet, Jake Mcgue, Jolyna Chiangong, Katarina Woldt, Mary-Ann Essak, Muiz Muqri, Nikhil Patel, Redi Gishto

Patient Education Projects

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Chronic Illness Education 2025: Exercise Initiatives To Improve Child Obesity, Alice Werynski, Ashley Simbafo, Diana Kernen, Koa Williams, Linda Beqaj, Noah Krepostman, Trevor Buck

Patient Education Projects

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Chronic Illness Education 2025: Improving Outcomes Of Hiv In Marginalized Populations, Aidan Bailey, Alexis Bowles, Ammar Chauhdri, Biola Makinde-Odusola, Dea Kanani, Keshav Sharma, Vasanth Palanisamy, Waffa Bakheet

Patient Education Projects

No abstract provided.