1. New portal, piloted at UWM, speeds the process of licensing for health care professionals

    Photo of Kim Litwack, dean of UWM's College of Health Professions and Sciences, speaking at the Nov. 14 event introducing a new tool to help build Wisconsin's health care workforce. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)

    A new tool will speed the licensing process for Wisconsin workers in health care fields by better connecting the state’s licensing agency – the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) – with the Universities of Wisconsin. DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth and Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman joined UWM College of Health Professions […]

  2. With $15M boost from U.S. Navy, engineers will help detect, prevent traumatic brain injuries

    Photo of the new helmet liner system prototype that Team Wendy manufactured as a direct outcome from PANTHER research. The liner system is designed to provide enhanced protection against traumatic brain injury. Photo courtesy of Team Wendy

    With new funding from the U.S. Office of Naval Research, an interdisciplinary initiative led by the University of Wisconsin–Madison will continue to grow its research on concussions and other traumatic brain injuries. Christian Franck, a professor of mechanical engineering at UW–Madison, started the initiative, called PANTHER, in 2017. Under his leadership, it has grown to include […]

  3. Striking a balance: How UW-Green Bay’s RN to BSN program supports nursing students beyond academics

    Photo of UW-Green Bay RN to BSN student Morgan Stary

    The dynamic nature of healthcare mandates a commitment to regular learning and professional development. In an era where online education can feel impersonal, Morgan Stary’s experience with UW-Green Bay’s RN to BSN program underscores the impact of community, commitment, and the invaluable role of advisors. Without question, Morgan Stary leads a hectic life. While she manages a […]

  4. Pioneer Athletics announces exclusive partnership with Southwest Health’s Orthopedic Institute

    Photo of Pioneer Sports Medicine facility

    The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday an exclusive partnership with Southwest Health’s Orthopedic Institute and the Pioneer Sport Medicine and Sport Performance departments. Southwest Health’s Orthopedic Institute is the region’s most advanced bone, joint and sports medicine program and will serve all 16 UW-Platteville NCAA DIII sports and its 600-plus student-athletes. […]

  5. New UW-Milwaukee master’s degree prepares students to become registered dietitians

    Photo of Lori Klos (left), associate professor, and Stephanie Send, clinical assistant professor (right), celebrating with the first cohort of students in the new MPH Nutrition and Dietetics program at UWM: Delaney Ortiz (from left of Klos), Cianna Colon, Erica Brincka, David Jakubek and Zachary Long. Not pictured is Lora Taylor de Oliveira, clinical associate professor. (UWM Photo/ Elora Hennessey)

    This fall, UW-Milwaukee (UWM) is offering a brand-new master’s of public health (MPH) degree track in nutrition and dietetics that will prepare graduates to be eligible to take the exam needed to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). It is one of only two master’s programs in dietetics available in the Milwaukee area. Effective January 2024, […]

  6. Next-gen nursing: New tech investments at UW Oshkosh help prepare healthcare workforce of the future

    Photo of nursing students Michelle Cruz Olivares of Oshkosh, Wis., foreground, and Shahnoza Atahanova using technology to learn and practice their skills. (UW Oshkosh)

    Now more than ever nursing students at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh have opportunities to prepare for healthcare environments of tomorrow with the top technology of today. Both undergraduate and graduate students for years have gained hands-on experience in the College of Nursing’s Simulation Training Center. But recent investments in new technology—including virtual reality—have expanded […]

  7. Collaboration between UW-Green Bay and Aurora BayCare Medical Center gives thousands in scholarships to local nursing students

    Photo of UW-Green Bay

    18 nursing students received scholarships Green Bay, Wis.— Aurora BayCare Medical Center is deepening its investment to address a nursing shortage in Northeast Wisconsin by providing support to prospective and current nursing students at UW-Green Bay. The support from Aurora BayCare was highlighted on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 when 18 UW-Green Bay nursing students received scholarship dollars […]

  8. UWM and Medical College team up to give students opportunities to pursue cancer research careers

    Photo of the 2022-23 cohort of the MCW Cancer Center and UWM Undergraduate Research Program included Molly Adams, Lauren Banaag, Alexia Castillo, Zechariah Cummings, Chad Darnell, Evelyn Doan, Ranjak Joshi, Rachel Kuehn, Ryan Lauer, Suha Malik, Eman Muhammad, Han Nguyen, Florin Saitis and Jenzy Walugembe. Also pictured are Kyla Esguerra (far left), UWM director of undergraduate research; Michele Battle (third from left), professor of cell biology, neurobiology and anatomy at MCW; and MCW Cancer Center director Gustavo Leone (right). (Photo courtesy of Kyla Esguerra)

    A new partnership between UW-Milwaukee and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center is paving the way for undergraduate students to gain experience on the frontlines of cancer research. The MCW Cancer Center and UWM Undergraduate Research Program wrapped up its inaugural year as students in the program finished their summer research in the MCW Cancer […]

  9. UW-Madison: Mixing donor and recipient immune systems creates tolerance of transplanted kidneys

    Photo of UW-Madison campus

    Successful kidney transplants rely on the biological compatibility of the donor and recipient but still require long-term use of drugs to tamp down the recipient’s immune system and prevent donor organ rejection. Finding a method to increase compatibility can help recipients tolerate a life-saving organ transplant without the lifelong need for anti-rejection medications. A relatively […]

  10. Mental health master’s students witness how Portugal’s public health model benefits its people

    Photo of CMHC students visiting a mobile methadone unit in Lisbon, Portugal / Julie Bates-Maves

    Fourteen master’s students in the clinical mental health counseling program at UW-Stout traveled to Lisbon, Portugal, in August to learn firsthand about the nation’s coordinated public health model in treating substance use disorders. During the new, nine-day study abroad course, A Public Health Approach to Addiction in Portugal, led by Professor Julie Bates-Maves, students witnessed how Portugal’s policy on drug […]