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Comprehensive Injury Center (CIC)

Medical College of Wisconsin Comprehensive Injury Center

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Injury is a biopsychosocial disease that presents a lifelong risk of premature death and disability. Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among individuals ages 1 through 44 in the United States and intentional injury (e.g., homicide and suicide) is a leading cause of death among individuals ages 10 to 34. The Comprehensive Injury Center (CIC) is Wisconsin's only CDC-designated Injury Control Research Center and the only center of its kind in the state. We are focused on reducing injury disparities through research, training and education, and community outreach. Founded in 1998, the CIC provides MCW with a platform from which to build and expand its current success in using a multidisciplinary approach to injury-related research and education; the engagement of campus and community partners in the advancement of injury prevention and control; and the offering of direct consultation and qualitative/quantitative analysis.

Injury and violence are preventable. Our vision at the Comprehensive Injury Center is a healthier and safer community for all.

Join us in this work by applying for CIC Affiliate Faculty Membership.

 

Racism and Unsafe Living Conditions Hurt Mental Health in Milwaukee, According to New CIC Study

The research looked at how things like neighborhood environments, substance use, and social support are connected to stress, anxiety, and depression for Black Milwaukee residents.
Learn more about the research

'The S-Word': A Podcast About Suicide Prevention from the CIC's Sara Kohlbeck

The Comprehensive Injury Center is proud to present "The S Word" podcast from Sara Kohlbeck and Andrew Schramm of the Division of Suicide Research and Healing.

This podcast brings you research and information related to suicide and suicide prevention, focusing on the nuances and difficulties involved in talking about suicide and prevention, and how to lift the voices of lived experiences.

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Research

Research projects and opportunities

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Education

Injury control and prevention research

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Outreach

Working with the wider community

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Our Partners

Froedtert Hospital

Froedtert Hospital

414LIFE hospital responders work in Froedtert, and many CIC faculty and staff provide clinical and research services at Froedtert, including in the Trauma Quality of Life clinic.

Visit Froedtert Hospital
Children's Wisconsin

Children's Wisconsin

Many CIC faculty and staff provide clinical and research services at Children’s Wisconsin.

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Medical College of Wisconsin

Medical College of Wisconsin

The CIC is housed within the Medical College of Wisconsin.

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Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

The Zablocki VA is a partner in the training and education of health profession students around injury and violence prevention.

Visit the Zablocki VA

Recent News

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Racism and Unsafe Living Conditions Hurt Mental Health in Milwaukee, According to New Comprehensive Injury Center (CIC) Study

May 8, 2025

A new Comprehensive Injury Center study shows racism and unsafe living conditions hurt mental health in Milwaukee.

Alcohol Awareness Month Brings Opportunity for Change, Reducing Alcohol-related Harms in Wisconsin

April 1, 2025

Wisconsinites are known for their Midwestern niceness, helping their neighbors, and their love of the outdoors. Unfortunately, Wisconsin is also known for its high rates of excessive alcohol use.

Comprehensive Injury Center Awards 2025 Seed Project Funding

February 24, 2025

Investigators of these projects will receive $25,000 to conduct research focused on reducing injury disparities.

Comprehensive Injury Center Announces New Global Firearm Collaborative

February 5, 2025

Collaborative will focus on firearm violence prevention and research with international partners.

Statement on the Newly Created Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention

January 15, 2025

Reggie Moore, Director of Community Safety Policy and Engagement in the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Injury Center, issued this statement in response to Governor Tony Evers signing an executive order to establish the statewide Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention.

New CIC Study Shows Veteran-Focused Ad Campaigns May Help Prevent Suicides

January 14, 2025

Public ad campaigns with messaging specifically designed for Veterans may help them feel more comfortable asking for help during a mental health crisis and improve their practices around safe storage of firearms.

Kohlbeck to Pilot Book Club-based Support Group Curriculum for Youth Suicide Loss Survivors

January 3, 2025

Her project will study whether a new book club-based support group curriculum for youth suicide loss survivors promotes meaning-making and a sense of belonging following traumatic loss.

For James Price, Violence Interruption is About Helping Community and Bringing Hope

October 2, 2024

As a 414 LIFE team member, Price has dedicated his work to reducing gun violence in Milwaukee.

Contact Us

Comprehensive Injury Center

Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226


(414) 955-7671
(414) 955-6470 (fax) 
cic@mcw.edu
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