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SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers' Lead Outreach Program: 30 Years of Lead Poisoning Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nKaty Murphy\, MS\, RD\, Director of Community Health\, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers \nClaudia Albarado\, Lead Outreach Program OCHIN Epic Coordinator\, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers \nLead is a toxic metal that is especially harmful to young children. Despite the known effects\, many in Milwaukee continue to be exposed\, and last year\, over a thousand children under the age of six in the City met the definition for being lead poisoned. This session will highlight the work of Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers’ lead program including: the history of lead in Milwaukee and the program’s development\, innovative approaches used to decrease lead poisoning rates on Milwaukee’s near South Side and current successes and challenges in lead poisoning prevention in our community. \nAbout the presenters: \nKaty Murphy is a Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of experience in community nutrition and public health programs. She currently serves as the Director of Community Health at Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers\, a Federally Qualified Health Center on Milwaukee’s South side. Katy studied Nutrition at the University of Minnesota\, and moved to Milwaukee shortly after\, where she received a B.S. in Dietetics at Mount Mary University.\n\nClaudia Albado is the Lead Outreach Program OCHIN Epic Coordinator at Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers. Her work focuses on community outreach\, education and lead screening. Claudia is passionate about protecting the health and well-being of Milwaukee families and communities.\nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-sixteenth-street-community-health-centers-lead-outreach-program-30-years-of-lead-poisoning-prevention/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Faculty and Staff,Health and Well-being,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Kirsten Johnson\, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nKirsten Johnson\, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services \nJoin us in a forum to hear the latest in health research and practice to support a just\, equitable\, healthy future for people\, communities\, and the environment in Milwaukee\, the state of Wisconsin\, and beyond. \nAbout the presenter:  \nKirsten Johnson started her public health career entertaining Malians with a local health education radio show while evicting snakes from her mud hut as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali\, West Africa. From evaluating risk of Covid-19 infection in schools and nursing homes (and the risk of infection in S.E.A. Hamsters at the county fair)\, dressing Evil Knievel to prevent skiing injury\, negotiating acceptable drinking water E.coli levels at the USGA\, U.S. Open (the answer is zero\, there are no acceptable E.coli levels) to passing 12-month post-partum Medicaid coverage for Wisconsin women\, Kirsten has over 20 years of experience as a public health leader in complex local\, state\, national\, and international organizations. She was appointed Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services by Governor Evers in 2023. Previously she served as the health commissioner for the city of Milwaukee\, most notably during the pandemic. Prior to serving the city of Milwaukee\, Kirsten was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow and Congressman Ron Kind’s health policy advisor. Kirsten led the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department for more than a decade as the director and health officer\, overseeing the merger of the two counties’ health departments. Kirsten is a proud University of Wisconsin Badger and has a master’s degree in public health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-kirsten-johnson-secretary-of-the-wisconsin-department-of-health-services/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Co-Creating Change: Advancing Public Health Through Community-Driven HIV and Substance Use Research
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: \nMikaela Becker\, Director of Prevention Research\, Vivent Health \nThis presentation explores how authentic partnerships with community members can transform HIV and substance use research\, ensuring that studies reflect local priorities\, lived experiences\, and the realities of those most affected. Drawing from the experience of building a research program within a community-based organization\, we will share lessons learned about fostering trust\, advancing community voices\, and creating meaningful change through sustained collaboration and advocacy. Attendees will gain practical insights into how community-driven research can generate more equitable\, impactful\, and sustainable solutions to improve health outcomes for populations disproportionately affected by HIV and substance use. \nAbout the presenter: \nMikaela Becker is the Director of Prevention Research at Vivent Health where she oversees HIV prevention and harm reduction focused research projects nationally. She earned her Masters of Public Health in Public Policy and Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health\, and her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Alabama. Prior to her work with Vivent Health\, Mikaela worked in substance use prevention focusing on youth and community coalitions. Regardless of the setting\, Mikaela believes that public health should be done with people\, and not to people\, and that meaningful community engagement is integral to project\, program\, and policy success. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-co-creating-change-advancing-public-health-through-community-driven-hiv-and-substance-use-research/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Zilber College Public Health Seminar - Trust Issues: Why We Believe What We Believe and What It Means for Public Health
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nMatthew Facciani\, PhD — Associate Research Scientist\nYale School of Public Health \nDrawing on social psychology\, network science\, and trust research\, this talk explores how identity\, social networks\, and information environments shape what we believe and why we trust some sources over others. Rather than treating misinformation as a knowledge deficit\, it examines the social and psychological forces that shape belief and trust\, and what they mean for public health communication. \nAbout the presenter:\nMatthew Facciani is a social scientist at the Yale School of Public Health\, where he studies how people form beliefs\, evaluate information\, and navigate an increasingly complex media environment. His research examines misinformation\, media literacy\, social networks\, political polarization\, trust\, and artificial intelligence\, with a focus on what these dynamics mean for public health communication. He is the author of the award-winning book\, Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts\, How It Spreads\, and What to Do About It (Columbia University Press)\, host of Misguided: The Podcast and the Misguided newsletter\, and a science communicator working to bridge research and everyday conversations about information\, trust\, and technology. \nBeyond academia\, Matthew is a science communicator dedicated to making complex social science research accessible to broad audiences. He writes for Psychology Today\, has spoken at national conferences\, and hosts the Misguided newsletterand podcast\, where he explores how social and psychological forces shape the way people process information. His book\, Misguided: Where Misinformation Starts\, How It Spreads\, and What to Do About It (Columbia University Press\, 2025)\, received the 2025 Choice Outstanding Academic Title award and a 2026 Nautilus Book Award. He also develops free media literacy tools for public and educational use. \n\nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-public-health-seminar-trust-issues-why-we-believe-what-we-believe-and-what-it-means-for-public-health/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - How a Public Health Partnership to Support Wisconsin Veterans Paved the Way for Veteran Suicide Prevention Research
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nLindsay Emer\, PhD\, Research Scientist\nDivision of Public Health\, Wisconsin Department of Health Services \nVeterans in Wisconsin die by suicide at a much higher rate than non-veterans. In response\, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) have partnered to bring a public health approach to veteran suicide prevention initiatives at WDVA. During this seminar\, Dr. Emer will discuss these initiatives and detail how data from the Wisconsin Violent Death Reporting System is driving suicide prevention efforts at WDVA and related veteran suicide prevention research at the DHS. \nAbout the presenter: \nLindsay Emer\, PhD\, is a Research Scientist in the Division of Public Health at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)\, where she oversees the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) and State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS). She collaborates with Vital Records\, Coroners/Medical Examiners\, and Law Enforcement to collect data for the CDC on homicides\, suicides\, legal interventions\, all firearm deaths\, and drug overdose deaths statewide. Lindsay holds a PhD in Public Health and has research experience in HIV/AIDS\, substance use disorders\, sexual assault\, sex trafficking\, childhood lead exposure\, and firearm violence. Her prior work includes consulting drug courts on program evaluation for the National Center for State Courts\, providing training and technical assistance to overdose fatality and sexual assault review teams across Wisconsin\, and facilitating the Milwaukee Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Reviews in partnership with the Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission. Before graduate school\, she spent six years in community-based roles at the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin and Meta House\, a substance use disorder treatment center for women. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-public-health-partnership-to-support-veterans/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Zilber College Public Health Seminar - Susan Mudd\, Senior Policy Advocate\, Environmental Law & Policy Center
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: \nSusan Mudd\, Senior Policy Advocate\nEnvironmental Law & Policy Center \nJoin us in a forum to hear the latest in health research and practice to support a just\, equitable\, healthy future for people\, communities\, and the environment in Milwaukee\, the state of Wisconsin\, and beyond. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-public-health-seminar-susan-mudd-senior-policy-advocate-environmental-law-policy-center/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T090000
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SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - From Data to Action: Building a Healthier Milwaukee County
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nBen Weston\, MD\, MPH\, FAEMS\nProfessor at Medical College of Wisconsin and\nChief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County \nImproving community health requires more than identifying problems. It requires bringing together data\, evidence\, partnerships\, and public systems to turn what we know into action. In this moderated conversation\, Dr. Ben Weston will discuss Milwaukee County’s approach to some of the community’s most pressing public health challenges\, including drug overdose\, motor vehicle crashes\, violence\, suicide\, and cardiac arrest. Drawing on his roles at the intersection of medicine\, emergency medical services\, public health\, and county government\, the discussion will explore how data can identify opportunities for intervention\, how partnerships can translate evidence into practice\, and what we can learn from both successes and ongoing challenges. \nAbout the presenter: \nDr. Weston is a Professor with Tenure in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He serves as Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County working to enhance the health of one million citizens. In addition\, Dr. Weston is the Chief Medical Director for the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management\, directing medical services for 15 fire departments with 120\,000 annual patient encounters. Through strategic planning\, effective communication and crisis management\, Dr. Weston’s local\, regional and national leadership has centered on community and partner engagement to advance population health and organizational achievement. He was recently among seven selected fellows to the National Academy of Medicine. He has been featured on MSNBC\, CNN\, BBC\, and in The New York Times and provided medical oversight for the NFL\, NBA\, MLB\, Indycar\, and USA Triathlon. He practices clinically in the emergency department at Froedtert Hospital\, a level 1 trauma center and is an NIH funded researcher with interests in prehospital care\, resuscitation\, health equity\, and public health surveillance. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-from-data-to-action-building-a-healthier-milwaukee-county/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - Getting Started with AI in Research: Practical Tools and Workflows
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nLaleh Jamshidi\, PhD\, Assistant Professor\, Biostatistics\nZilber College of Public Health \nJake Luo\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Health Care Informatics\nZilber College of Public Health \nArtificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly useful tool for supporting many aspects of the research process. This seminar provides a practical introduction to AI tools and workflows that can assist with tasks such as literature review\, academic writing\, creating scientific illustrations\, etc. Drawing on our own exploration of these tools\, we will share practical examples\, discuss their potential benefits and limitations\, and highlight considerations for their responsible use. The seminar is intended for faculty\, staff\, and students who are interested in exploring how AI can be thoughtfully incorporated into their research workflow. \nAbout the presenters:\n \nJake Luo’s research interest lies in data-driven predictive analysis using machine learning-based algorithms and technologies\, such as data mining\, natural language processing and knowledge representation and modeling. He is interested in investigating how these computing technologies can be used to improve health care by providing intelligent decision support for clinicians\, medical researchers\, patients\, and policymakers. \nLuo’s active research programs involve developing innovative heath data science technologies for knowledge discovery\, adapting machine learning algorithms to enhance clinical data processing\, implementing collaborative team science initiatives to improve health services and research\, and creating intelligent clinical informatics tools to support evidence-based decision making. \nLaleh Jamshidi is an Assistant Professor in Biostatistics in Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to her current appointment\, she was a Research Associate and Post Doctoral Fellow in Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) at the University of Regina in Canada. She is so passionate about collaboration in applying statistical methods in public health\, both methodologically and theoretically. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams. \n 
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-getting-started-with-ai-in-research-practical-tools-and-workflows/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:Zilber College of Public Health Seminar - PFAs ("Forever Chemicals") and Cardiometabolic Disease in Urban U.S. Communities
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:\nChibuzor Abasilim\, Assistant Professor\, Epidemiology\nZilber College of Public Health \nJoin us in a forum to hear the latest in health research and practice to support a just\, equitable\, healthy future for people\, communities\, and the environment in Milwaukee\, the state of Wisconsin\, and beyond. \nThe seminar can also be attended virtually on Teams.
URL:https://uwm.edu/publichealth/event/zilber-college-of-public-health-seminar-pfas-forever-chemicals-and-cardiometabolic-disease-in-urban-u-s-communities/
LOCATION:KIRC Room 1150\, 3135 N. Maryland Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,UWM Campus Events,Zilber College of Public Health Seminar Series
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