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Community Partnerships at the Medical College of Wisconsin

Collaboration facilitates the sharing of knowledge, talents and resources for the betterment of all those involved. By cultivating a strong network of health advocates across the state, the Medical College of Wisconsin brings new discoveries that have the power to impact each and every one of us. Together, we will continue to develop collaborative research that advances the health and vitality of our own community and beyond! Learn about our community partnerships
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Strength through community-based partnerships

A healthier community begins with strong networks of health advocates, community clinics and partnering healthcare and educational institutions. By developing collaborative research and patient care coalitions, MCW assists communities advancing health and equity.
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Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment

Building a healthier Wisconsin by propelling promising work in research, health care education and workforce development, and community health initiatives.

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Institute for Health & Humanity

A respected research hub focused on population health, biostatistics, bioethics and epidemiology.

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Partnership Opportunities at the Medical College of Wisconsin

Office of Community Engagement

Provides resources, focus, and strategy for MCW to further community engagement as one of its four missions.

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Physician Collaborate

Clinical & Translational Science Institute

An innovative collaboration among multiple Milwaukee-area partners dedicated to research and education in clinical and translational science.

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Center for Community Health and Intervention Research (CHAIR)

Developing and evaluating behavioral, social, and structural interventions to address public health issues.

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Center for Healthy Communities and Research

Focused on health promotion, education, research and screening in the community.

Learn about the CHCR

Together, we can impact our community

Explore Community Engagement Resources

Discover resources to advance community engagement.

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Work With Us

Share your ideas for opportunities that could advance community health.

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Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

MCW Physician, Public Health, and Philanthropy Leader Advocates for Better Mental Health Care

October 23, 2025

Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, former president of the American Medical Association, works to address mental health challenges in healthcare, the military, and the general public.

Food Outreach Specialists Make Positive Impact on Childhood Food Insecurity

September 26, 2025

One effective way of tackling childhood food insecurity could be hiring and collaborating with food outreach specialists in pediatrician offices, according to research presented by Constance Gundacker, MD, MPH, FAAP, section chief, general and community pediatrics at the Medical College of...

414 LIFE Awarded $100,000 Community Safety Fund Support Grant from Everytown for Gun Safety

September 19, 2025

The funds will be used to deepen their community engagement efforts through public events, neighborhood outreach, and educational campaigns.

414 LIFE Recognized for Community Leadership at Black Arts Fest MKE

August 15, 2025

The team was honored for their role as community leaders in violence intervention.

Medical College of Wisconsin Celebrates Grand Opening of the Center for Cancer Discovery, Heralding a New Era of Cancer Research in Wisconsin

August 5, 2025

MCW President and CEO Dr. John Raymond, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, elected officials, and community leaders in attendance for today’s ribbon cutting ceremony.

Making a difference in HIV/AIDS prevention

A Legacy of Leadership in AIDS Intervention Research

July 24, 2025

Dr. Jeffrey A. Kelly has spent four decades studying the disease and pioneering HIV prevention methods.

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MCW Professor Helps Lead Efforts to Provide Medical Aid to Ukraine

July 17, 2025

Married to a native Ukrainian, Dr. Douglas Davis calls this work ‘the most meaningful and impactful’ of his career.

Dr. Lisa Grill Dodson

Dr. Lisa Grill Dodson to Step Down From Leadership Role at MCW–Central Wisconsin

June 4, 2025

A tribute to Lisa Grill Dodson, MD, Sentry Dean and Founding Dean of MCW-Central Wisconsin.

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