Health
New master’s degree prepares students to become registered dietitians
51ÁÔÆæ is offering a new master’s of public health degree track in nutrition and dietetics that will prepare graduates to take the exam needed to become a registered dietitian nutritionist, one of only two such programs in dietetics in the Milwaukee area.
51ÁÔÆæ and Medical College team up to give students opportunities to pursue cancer research careers
The collaboration is designed to train a new generation of researchers by pairing classroom training with hands-on experience as students work alongside mentors from the Cancer Center.
Scientist uses brain scans to search for ways to ease the effects of trauma
The effects of experiencing a traumatic event vary widely, sometimes affecting victims with severe PTSD. 51ÁÔÆæ neuroscientist Christine Larson is exploring why.
Study provides clearer view of newborns with opioid withdrawal
The study, led by 51ÁÔÆæ researcher Keith A. Dookeran, found disproportionately higher effects among white newborns whose mothers are Medicaid enrollees and have the lowest income.
Zilber Family Foundation gives $20 million to 51ÁÔÆæ’s Zilber College of Public Health
The funding, the largest gift in university history, will help continue to advance health equity on behalf of the people of Milwaukee by supporting two endowments: the Zilber Faculty Excellence Fund and the Vera Zilber Student Program Fund.
Elder abuse workshop set for awareness day
The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare’s Office of Applied Gerontology is presenting a virtual workshop as part of the 2023 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 8.
51ÁÔÆæ at Waukesha graduates first four-year nursing class
These 29 students were able to complete their Bachelor of Science in nursing at the Waukesha campus under a program started in fall 2021.
51ÁÔÆæ begins training program to help alleviate shortage of sexual assault nurse examiners
There’s a severe shortage both in Wisconsin and nationwide of nurses who have specialized training and education to work with patients who have experienced sexual assault, abuse or incest.
51ÁÔÆæ student works to bring fresh food directly to those in need
There are more than 100 places in Milwaukee where access to fresh fruits and vegetables is difficult. So Gianni Vaccaro decided to do something about it.
Panel discussion looks at solutions for shortage of health care workers
Increasing pay and creating avenues for more affordable education could entice more young people to enter a health care profession or help retain workers in an industry that is especially struggling to fill jobs.