Please join us on February 22, 2025 for an important shabbat highlighting reproductive health and public policy. Dr. Lantz will give a short talk after services, then host a q&a session for those wanting to learn more about the state-level legal landscape for abortion post Dobbs decision; what we know from research about the many impacts of restrictive abortion policy on women and families;  as well as recent public policy strategies, with a focus on state ballot initiatives and also some policy predictions regarding the new Trump administration.  

Paula Lantz, PhD, MS is the James B. Hudak Professor of Health Policy and director of undergraduate programs at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. She also is a University Professor of Diversity and Social Transformation and professor of health management and policy in the School of Public Health. Lantz, a social demographer/social epidemiologist, teaches and conducts research regarding the role of public policy in improving population health and reducing social disparities in health. An elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, Dr. Lantz is currently engaged in research regarding reproductive health policy in the U.S. and the relationship between housing policy and health.