I’m a pediatrician in Michigan who created Rx Kids, one of the nation’s largest anti-poverty programs – here’s what I’ve learned about how medical schools can improve community health

More than 15,000 families in Michigan have received cash support from Rx Kids. Participants say the program helps them pay bills and maintain their health.

By: Mona Hanna, Michigan State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 10, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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By Mona Hanna, Michigan State University

As a pediatrician at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in Flint, Michigan, I perform well-child checks, treat asthma and discuss nutrition with families. I prescribe medicine and arrange follow-up visits.

Earlier in my career, when I would see families that struggled to pay rent, keep the lights on, feed their families, afford their medications or buy diapers, I saw how those hardships directly harmed their health, …

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