Health
On the Table organizers hope to harness energy of the event
For the university’s second year as “super host” of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s “On the Table” communitywide conversation, no topic was off the table.
Why are babies born into poverty more likely to develop chronic disease?
Three researchers from UWM have won a grant from the National Institutes of Minority Health and Health Disparities to test one hypothesis about why children born into poverty are more likely to develop chronic illnesses.
Students stressed about college? Texting mom or dad can help
The secret to helping your children cope with the pressures of college – without crippling their growth and development – could be tucked in your pocket. Research by Erin Ruppel suggests that exchanging text messages can provide support during their early college days.
Tobacco marketed more heavily in city’s minority neighborhoods, study finds
Tobacco products were pushed to a greater degree in African-American and Hispanic areas than white areas in Milwaukee, matching results in other cities, according to a study led by a UWM researcher.
UWM researcher helps reveal new genes associated with breast cancer risk
An international team of researchers, including Paul Auer at UW-Milwaukee, has recently identified 48 genes associated with a woman’s predisposition to breast cancer – 34 that were implicated in previous research and 14 new genes.
Mental health summit reaches out to African-American veterans
UWM’s Military and Veterans Resource Center has been partnering with the Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center for six years on summits that provide info and help to veterans. This year’s summit is on June 23.
With new public health degree, Zilber School aims to increase its impact
A new Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree will enable UWM to bolster Wisconsin public health workforce, which is rapidly aging and being depleted by retirements even as the need increases.
UWM hosts ‘Trauma In Our Community’ conference June 20
MILWAUKEE _ Trauma is the leading cause of death among Americans ages 1 to 46, according to the National Trauma Institute. A June 20, 2018, conference at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is intended to inspire and educate teachers, school and youth counselors, psychologists, social workers, medical providers, parents and foster parents, and anyone else interested […]
Paramedic training helps improve health, reduce 911 calls
In the community paramedics program, UWM’s College of Nursing teaches firefighters how to reach out to patients so they can better manage chronic health conditions. As a result, Milwaukee County has seen a large reduction in 911 calls for non-emergency situations.
8 UWM professionals helping children learn, grow and thrive
In honor of the Week of the Young Child April 16-20, here’s a look at a few of the programs, faculty members and staffers from across campus who care for children, and those who teach others how to do so.