Here’s an overview of how this innovative public health department operates, its community impact, and some highlights of its results. A synergy between community and academicsMSU’s public health presence in Flint grew out of a request from the Flint community for an expanded medical school presence. In our public health department, community members are our collaborators. Working together for childrenIn 2016, the MSU-Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative was established to help children grow up healthy and strong. It is a special sauce that includes community experts, public health innovation, and medical education.