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Serving those who serve | MCW and Zablocki VA Medical Center partnership

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Serving Those Who Serve

MCW and the Zablocki VA Medical Center’s 76-year partnership benefits both doctors and patients.

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MCW Professor and His Family Strive to Improve Health for All

About five years ago, MCW’s Dr. Ken Lee heeded a call to serve at an orphanage in Puebla, Mexico.

From Dreamer to Doctor: Medical student awarded scholarship

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From Dreamer to Doctor: Medical Student Awarded Scholarship

MCW student with DACA status overcomes challenges to achieve the future his parents wanted for him.

MCW Community Conversations Video Series

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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.

Elevating Science at MCW

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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.

MCW nurse practitioner finds purpose in volunteer humanitarian aid deployments

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MCW Nurse Practitioner Finds Purpose in Volunteer Humanitarian Aid Deployments

“I received the phone call and was leaving for Ukraine within 48 hours.”

MCW student seeks to advance health equity through real estate

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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.

MCW Community Conversations Video Series

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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.

Lessons from past HIV outreach being utilized to address COVID-19 disparities

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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.

MCW Community Conversations Video Series

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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.

MCW Community Conversations Video Series

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Community Conversations: Epiphany's Mental Health Story

Milwaukee resident Epiphany discusses her experience with depression and journey to healing.

Lessons of global engagement | Rwandan resourcefulness

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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.

MCW Community Conversations Video Series

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Community Conversations: Mental Health Access Gaps

As Wisconsin communities grapple with mental health, issues of equity remain a critical challenge.

Elizabeth (Beth) Davies, MD ’95, GME ’98, MCW alumna

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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.

MCW responds to the Waukesha Holiday Parade tragedy

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MCW Responds to the Waukesha Holiday Parade Tragedy

MCW faculty and support staff respond to the emergency call to treat patients injured at the event.

Advancing surgery across the globe

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Advancing Surgery Across the Globe

MCW faculty provide training on various surgical subspecialties in dozens of countries.

MCW student on a mission to prevent violence in Milwaukee

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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.

MCW researcher develops framework to examine impact of climate change on human health

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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.

Embodying family and community: MCW Latino Medical Student Association wins regional award and earns national service recognition

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Embodying Family and Community: MCW Latino Medical Student Association Wins Regional Award and Earns National Service Recognition

Through mentorship, community outreach, and education, MCW-LMSA is building a strong culture of support.

Changemaker: Medical student receives national recognition for local community health work

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Changemaker: Medical Student Receives National Recognition for Local Community Health Work

MCW medical student Jonathan Wong selected for prestigious Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellowship.

Two years later, MCW reflects on COVID-19: Dr. Jessica Olson

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Two Years Later, MCW Reflects on COVID-19: Dr. Jessica Olson

Jessica Olson, PhD, MPH, associate professor, highlights the importance of virtual connection as she looks back over the last 2 years.

Two years later, MCW reflects on COVID-19: Dr. Heidi Christianson

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Two Years Later, MCW Reflects on COVID-19: Dr. Heidi Christianson

Heidi F. Christianson, PhD, MS, associate professor, considers the uncertainty and aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two years later, MCW reflects on COVID-19: Dr. Karen MacKinnon

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Two Years Later, MCW Reflects on COVID-19: Dr. Karen MacKinnon

Karen J. MacKinnon, BPharm, RPh, assistant professor and director praises a sense of purpose within the first 2 years of the COVID pandemic.

Two years later, MCW reflects on COVID-19: Dr. Nathan Ledeboer

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Two Years Later, MCW Reflects on COVID-19: Dr. Nathan Ledeboer

Nathan Ledeboer, PhD, medical director and professor, praises teamwork and diversity amidst the last 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Saving lives by changing the system

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Saving Lives by Changing the System

Years ago Jackson County residents realized they had a problem with suicides amongst its residents.

Two years later, MCW reflects on COVID-19: Dr. David Nelson

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Two Years Later, MCW Reflects on COVID-19: Dr. David Nelson

David Nelson, PhD, MS, associate professor, urges patience and encouragement, reflecting on the past 2 years of COVID.

Two years later, MCW reflects on COVID-19: Cristhian Huerta Gutierrez

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Two Years Later, MCW Reflects on COVID-19: Cristhian Huerta Gutierrez

MCW student Cristhian Huerta Gutierrez reinforces the need for connection and community as he looks back over the last 2 years.

Two years later, MCW reflects on COVID-19: Dr. Himanshu Agrawal

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Two Years Later, MCW Reflects on COVID-19: Dr. Himanshu Agrawal

Himanshu Agrawal, MD, DF-APA, assistant professor, finds resilience in his 2-year reflections on the COVID pandemic.

Preparing the next generation of global health champions

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Preparing the Next Generation of Global Health Champions

MCW surgeon Marc de Moya, MD, and MCW medical students support global efforts to improve care in trauma centers in Cuba.

MCW student takes lead of program aimed at helping international students overcome challenges

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MCW Student Takes Lead of Program Aimed at Helping International Students Overcome Challenges

While pursuing her MD-PhD degree, Gopika learned about challenges international students face.

MCW StEP-UP Program | Helping local students on their journey to medical school

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Helping Local Students on Their Journey to Medical School

Student Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Professions (StEP-UP) program began serving students in 2017.

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Underlying Causes

Meet Dr. Leonard Egede, a health disparities researcher and physician.

Partnering Across the Globe | Operation Giving Back training team

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Giving Back Across the Globe

MCW surgeons are playing key roles in a larger effort to help improve patient care in Ethiopia.

Cool under pressure | Matt Laudon, MD

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Cool Under Pressure

Emergency medicine physician, Dr. Matt Laudon, relies on his military background to treat the unique health needs of local veterans.

MCW students help address vaccine hesitancy in Latinx community

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Medical College of Wisconsin Students Help Address Vaccine Hesitancy in Latinx Community

MCW medical students are leading an effort to increase vaccination rates on Milwaukee’s South Side.