Health
Paramedic training helps improve health, reduce 911 calls
In the community paramedics program, 51ΑΤΖζ’s College of Nursing teaches firefighters how to reach out to patients so they can better manage chronic health conditions. As a result, Milwaukee County has seen a large reduction in 911 calls for non-emergency situations.
8 51ΑΤΖζ professionals helping children learn, grow and thrive
In honor of the Week of the Young Child April 16-20, here’s a look at a few of the programs, faculty members and staffers from across campus who care for children, and those who teach others how to do so.
51ΑΤΖζ nursing grad works to turn around ailing Tomah VA
Victoria Brahm took over the Tomah VA Medical Center in 2015 after top leaders had been ousted in a scandal of overprescribing opioids. Morale was low, the center’s reputation in decline. Under Brahm’s leadership since then, conditions have improved.
Gelfer wins Lifetime Achievement Award in speech pathology field
The Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association has given its Lifetime Achievement Award to Marylou Pausewang Gelfer, 51ΑΤΖζ professor of communication sciences and disorders.
51ΑΤΖζ and Medical College team up to research attention
Wendy Huddleston has teamed up with faculty and students from both 51ΑΤΖζ and the Medical College of Wisconsin to form the Milwaukee Attention Group to investigate how differences in attention affect performance on a tasks that involve vision, hearing and movement.
A dose of humor for treating fears
Children with Williams syndrome often struggle with anxiety and fear. New research done at 51ΑΤΖζ shows treating objects of fear with humor can help children overcome their phobias.
51ΑΤΖζ sport psychology consultant helping Olympians reach the top
Barbara Meyer has worked with athletes at many levels, but there’s a special thrill to the Olympics. She’s in South Korea this month to work with athletes in her fifth Winter Olympics.
Nursing volunteers help prepare emergency medical responders
Nurses are usually among those tending to the wounded and injured. But this week a group of College of Nursing volunteers became the βvictimsβ in a simulated disaster to help train emergency responders.
51ΑΤΖζ alum revolutionized aging communities nationwide
A nationally recognized leader on aging issues, Stephanie Stein received the 2017 51ΑΤΖζ distinguished alumni achievement award. Stein was the main designer of Family Care, a pioneering long-term care program piloted in Milwaukee County and now emulated nationwide.
51ΑΤΖζβs Kristie Brooke named 2017 Health Care Hero
51ΑΤΖζ’s Kristie Brooke has been named a 2017 Health Care Hero by BizTimes Milwaukee. Brooke is an advanced practice nurse practitioner in 51ΑΤΖζ’s College of Nursing and the Silver Spring Community Nursing Center β one of two 51ΑΤΖζ-run health care practices in Milwaukee. She has been with the Silver Spring Community Nursing Center in Milwaukee’s […]