Fresh from sponsoring this week’s Community Immunity Town Hall on the V100 Facebook page, we delve into diversity in research with Bashir Easter, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison All of Us team at the Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships in Milwaukee. The Town Hall was entitled, “Science, Research and Communities of … [Read more...] about About Science and Research with All of Us – Part Three!
Health and Fitness
“All Of Us’’ May – Stroke Awareness
By Kathy Gaillard Freelance contributor Dora Chambers was leaving home, on her way to the store, when she lost her footing and fell halfway down the steps. She assumed she was alright, got into her car and drove to the store. When she returned home, she called the doctor’s office because she felt a ‘little off’ and told them about her fall. They insisted she get someone … [Read more...] about “All Of Us’’ May – Stroke Awareness
Sowing Seeds For Health Equity
By Sandra Millon Underwood, RN, PhD, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing Disparities in health experienced by people of color in Southeastern Wisconsin are garnering an increasing amount of attention among residents and advocates in the community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 10 percent of health outcomes can be … [Read more...] about Sowing Seeds For Health Equity
About Science and Research with All of Us – Part Two!
It is week two of our conversation about science and research with Bashir Easter, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison All of Us team at the Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships in Milwaukee. This week we learn about the expectations if you decide to enroll in the All of Us Research Program. Milwaukee Times: Dr. Easter, last … [Read more...] about About Science and Research with All of Us – Part Two!
Millennials, COVID-19, and YOLO
By Sandra Millon Underwood RN, PhD, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing You only live once (YOLO) is even more important in the wake of COVID-19. These days, in the wake of COVID-19, one of the best ways to help ensure longevity, is to get vaccinated. And, while some Millennials appear to be hesitant about getting vaccinated, others are quick to take advantage … [Read more...] about Millennials, COVID-19, and YOLO
About Science and Research with All of Us!
This is the beginning of a weekly conversation about science and research. Today we speak with Bashir Easter, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison All of Us team at the Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Times: The past year has been extremely tough on the African American community. COVID-19 has hit … [Read more...] about About Science and Research with All of Us!
Improving healthcare from Milwaukee to Tanzania and beyond
Quamaine Bond, a medical student at the Medical College of Wisconsin, knows why he chose his professional field: To build meaningful relationships with patients and encouraging them to take control of their own health. “To be able to be a physician who can help treat people, but also incorporate patient preferences into treatment plans,” Bond said. “That’s kind of why I fell … [Read more...] about Improving healthcare from Milwaukee to Tanzania and beyond
Coping with dementia – patient and caregiver care
By Sandra Millon Underwood RN, PhD, FAAN Professor, UW-Milwaukee School of Nursing Dr. Bashir Easter knows first-hand the impact dementia can have on an individual and the toll it can take on caregivers. His mother was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 55 and for the past 17 years he and his siblings have cared for her. Dr. Easter’s sister has taken on the role … [Read more...] about Coping with dementia – patient and caregiver care
Five signs it’s not just a headache
Not the best way to tickle your fancy, but do you know that 12 in 100 Americans suffer migraines? Yes, but there is something even more unfortunate than that. It is the tendency in us to mistake a debilitating migraine for a regular come-and-go headache. What if I told you migraine was the 6th most disabling illness in the world? Wouldn’t you be keener in identifying it from … [Read more...] about Five signs it’s not just a headache
You can’t pour from an empty cup
By Kathy Gaillard freelance contributor Many of us have had to adjust to a ‘new normal’ whether learning to work from home, tutoring our children, or using technology platforms to ‘meet’ virtually. Some of us have also had to juggle our schedules AND those of our children or other loved ones. The coronavirus has stretched us in ways we never imagined. With vaccines now … [Read more...] about You can’t pour from an empty cup