Health
Teen speed skaters, nutrition students partner for performance
Nutritional sciences students at UWM help Olympic hopeful speed skaters develop healthy eating habits that can help fuel their performance.
Little comfort, little humanity; UWM expert explains ‘toxic stress’
When the term toxic stress was introduced into the lexicon of social and medical sciences, it brought nearly 20 years of research by UWM’s David Pate into sharper focus.
Paramedics, profs collaborate to provide mobile health care
As the UWM College of Nursing celebrates its 50th anniversary, a new community paramedics training program is just the latest of many partnerships designed to teach students and address the city’s medical needs.
New sonography program sees students hired before graduation
UWM’s new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program offers small classes, hands-on training and 100 percent job placement.
Wisconsin’s first community-trained paramedics graduate at UWM
Paramedics from five Wisconsin fire departments were honored Friday at UWM as the first in the state to complete a new community paramedics training program.
From dance to cycling, these UWM alums keep Milwaukee moving
Milwaukee is a city in motion. From physical therapists to gym teachers, bicycle manufacturers to dance instructors, meet seven UWM alumni who work hard to keep Milwaukee moving.
Physical therapy students help cancer survivors continue their recovery
UWM physical therapy students work with cancer survivors in a free program to help with their recovery and improve their quality of life – another example of UWM’s community engagement.
Helping men transition to fatherhood brings UWM into homes, hospitals
From driving their girlfriends or wives to prenatal appointments to learning how to cope with chronic stressors like urban poverty, young Milwaukee men are transitioning into fatherhood with insight from UWM professors, community partners and a desire to be there for their infant sons and daughters.
UWM study finds need for improved services for older LGBT adults in Milwaukee
Older LGBT adults consider Milwaukee a gay-friendly city, but say there’s room for improvement when it comes to senior services, their primary care doctors and their elected officials. These findings and others are highlighted in a new UWM study.
UWM psychologist finds link between PTSD and prison
Americans who spend time in prison are nearly twice as likely to suffer post-traumatic stress disorder than those who don’t.