Institute for Health & Equity News
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Medical College of Wisconsin Partners with Top Cancer Organizations to Endorse Initiative to Increase Lung Cancer Screening
MCW has partnered with more than 50 cancer organizations to issue a call to action urging individuals, providers and insurers to increase access to and utilization of low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans for those at high risk for lung cancer.
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Kubly Family Invests $5 Million to Establish a Suicide Prevention Research Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. and Mrs. Michael C. Kubly community-based suicide prevention research program to focus on access and interventions.
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Medical College of Wisconsin Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Cancer Research Building
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) ceremoniously broke ground today on the new 150,000-square-foot cancer research building that will play a significant role in mitigating the cancer burden throughout eastern Wisconsin and beyond.
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Community Conversations: COVID-19 Impact on Children’s Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated mental health issues for many children.
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Elevating Science at the Medical College of Wisconsin
Through its digital communications, MCW is celebrating the stellar work that is truly pioneering paths to a healthier world.
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Celebrating Our 10-Year Journey to Regional Medical Education
MCW's two regional campuses address physician maldistribution by training physicians in the communities where they are needed the most.
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MCW Student Seeks to Advance Health Equity Through Real Estate
Graduate student Oby Nwabuzor believes a shift in the built environment can advance health equity.
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Community Conversations: Shifts in Attitudes Toward Mental Health
The personal nature of mental health means conversations about it will be different for everyone.
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Lessons from Past HIV Outreach Being Utilized to Address COVID-19 Disparities
MCW researchers are using knowledge learned during the AIDS pandemic to combat COVID-19.
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Community Conversations: Overcoming the Stigma of Seeking Mental Health Help
Stigmas of mental health can be overwhelming. Milwaukee experts are overcoming these barriers.
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MACC Fund: The Power of Collaboration
The MACC Fund, Children’s Wisconsin, MCW and the community are a united force in the fight against childhood cancers.
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Master of Public Health Alumnus Returns to Pursue Doctoral Degree
Maxwell Roy, MPH '17, returns to MCW for the online Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program.
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Community Conversations: Epiphany's Mental Health Story
Milwaukee resident Epiphany discusses her experience with depression and journey to healing.
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Lessons of Global Engagement: Rwandan Resourcefulness
MCW graduate student embraces lessons on adaptability during global health internship.
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MCW Faculty Take on New Roles During Pandemic
MCW medical professionals reflect on their unique roles as public communicators and spokespersons during the pandemic.
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Community Conversations: Mental Health Access Gaps
As Wisconsin communities grapple with mental health, issues of equity remain a critical challenge.
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A ‘Superwoman’ in Medicine
She doesn’t wear a cape. But to family, friends and patients MCW alumna Dr. Davies is a superwoman.
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Reggie Moore Meets with U.S. President, Mayors and Law Enforcement to Discuss Community Approach to Violence Prevention
Reggie Moore joined President Joe Biden, select mayors and members of law enforcement in a roundtable at the White House to discuss his perspective on the value of allocating American Rescue Plan Act funding to support a community approach to violence prevention efforts.
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MCW Student on a Mission to Prevent Violence in Milwaukee
Sadly, violence is a part of life for many children, Ashley Hollo learned as an MD student at MCW.
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MCW Researcher Develops Framework to Examine Impact of Climate Change on Human Health
For Jean Bikomeye, a third-year PhD student at MCW, the issue of climate change is very personal.
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