Life after vaccination

By Colleen LeahyWisconsin Public RadioMarch 9, 2021 The CDC released guidelines on what people can safely do after they’ve received a cororonavirus vaccine. An epidemiologist joins the show to explain the recommendations. Plus, we look at vaccine hesitancy and how …

A tribute to Ron Perez

Since the time we announced the untimely passing of Zilber School of Public Health Dean Ron Perez, our long-term friend and colleague, many of you have reached out to ask what you might do to honor his memory. Ron’s widow, Christine, …

‘Dear Pandemic:’ Local researchers commit to COVID-19 facts

By Kasey ChronisFox 6 NewsJanuary 7, 2021Ama MILWAUKEE — Thrown into the deep end of the COVID-19 pandemic, at one time or another, many of us have found ourselves drowning in complicated information. One group of female experts has set out …

UWM loses a devoted and beloved dean

By Laura OttoUWM ReportDecember 21, 2020 Over and over in his 30-year career at UWM, Ron Perez was asked to accomplish necessary tasks that weren’t always glamorous, yet he dove in with enthusiasm, relished his colleagues and never said no. …