Health
Bicycling program encourages healthier living in Westlawn area
51ÁÔÆæ’s College of Nursing organizes a summer program called Get Wheelin’ in Westlawn, which encourages residents of the Westlawn neighborhood to bike as a way to promote a healthier lifestyle and to reduce air pollution.
51ÁÔÆæ gerontology expert raises awareness of elder abuse
Abuse and neglect of seniors cuts across all groups, and its prevalence is likely to rise as the U.S. population ages, says Colleen Galambos. But there are actions we can take to help.
Zilber student using contest to spread health message
Shailja Tiku, a medical doctor and doctoral student at 51ÁÔÆæ, is using her platform as Wisconsin’s representative in the Mrs. International competition to talk about mental health and illness prevention.
Meier’s work on the immune system wins Shaw Scientist Award
Some older adults respond well to annual flu vaccines, but others don’t. 51ÁÔÆæ scientist Helen Meier is trying to figure out why, and her work made her one of three Shaw award recipients this year.
Mobility Technology Day lets students experience wheelchairs
On Mobility Technology Day, master’s students in the occupational therapy program at 51ÁÔÆæ learn about the technology of wheelchairs, and get to try several types.
51ÁÔÆæ senior honored for undergraduate research
Sarah Philippi was one of just 60 students from around the country chosen to present their research work at Posters on the Hill in Washington, D.C. She is only the second 51ÁÔÆæ student ever selected for this honor.
2019 51ÁÔÆæ Health Research Symposium
The UW-Milwaukee Health Research Symposium will take place on Friday May 3, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ballroom of the 51ÁÔÆæ Student Union.
51ÁÔÆæ students help Lung Association turn research into policymaking
Vaping is increasingly common among teens in Wisconsin but largely outside the reach of government regulation. Exploring the issue benefited both 51ÁÔÆæ students and the American Lung Association.
51ÁÔÆæ and community partner collect ‘forgotten’ stories of gun violence
Three 51ÁÔÆæ profs are helping launch the Gun Violence Project, a university-community collaboration that will collect and share stories of loss and resilience.
Tobacco marketers targeting vulnerable populations, researcher says
Tobacco use has been declining for years, but rates remain high among many pockets of the population. Those populations, says prominent researcher Daniel Giovenco, are targeted by tobacco marketers.