UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
Dr. Palta was selected for the WMAA Emeriti Faculty Award which recognizes outstanding service to the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. It is awarded to emeriti faculty in the Basic and Clinical Sciences who have exhibited exceptional commitment to the school. Dr. Palta has made major contributions to biostatistics, epidemiology, health services research …
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) just released the 2024 Annual Data and National Findings Report. We’re continuing the conversation around civic health with a focus on the connection between thriving communities and civic participation. Creating community spaces where everyone can engage, be informed and have a say is key to healthy communities and to …
Rebecca Myerson’s project, Enrollment Barriers, Procedural Denials and Loss of Medicaid Coverage receives support from the Dean and Director of Extension and the Vice Chancellor for Research. Congratulations, Rebecca!
Dr. Merten’s press release “Testing senses and motor skills in midlife may help predict later cognitive impairment” garnered 17 stories online and on broadcast. The story was picked up in Madison as well as on the Milwaukee, Rockford, Wausau and Eau Claire markets, reaching the Twin Cities, and in Chicago. This coverage reached a potential …
Jonathan Patz and Barry Levy’s book, Climate Change and Public Health available now. Climate Change and Public Health comprehensively covers the health impacts of climate change, including heat-related and respiratory disorders, vectorborne and waterborne diseases, malnutrition, mental disorders, and violence. It provides a thorough understanding of the policymaking process and energy, transportation, and agriculture policies for …
Dr. Merten’s press release on “Testing senses and motor skills in midlife may help predict later cognitive impairment” garnered 17 stories online and on broadcast. The story was picked up in Madison as well as the Milwaukee, Rockford, Wausau and Eau Claire markets, reaching the Twin Cities. This coverage reached a potential audience of approximately …
Study calls attention to cancer disparities in marginalized communities UW researchers raise awareness of disparities in cancer research, treatment