Dr. Jeff Huebner was selected as a Milbank Fellow– a program that fosters connections and growth amongst state health policy leaders. Congratulations, Dr. Huebner! www.fammed.wisc.edu/jeff-huebner... @milbankfund.bsky.social

We welcomed 33 new learners in 2025, with 22 residents and 11 fellows joining the DFMCH community. We're thrilled to have them, and now you can get to know them all here: www.fammed.wisc.edu/get-to-know-...

Only 28% of people in Wisconsin have received their flu shot this year, which Dr. James Bigham says could lead to a higher rate of infection and greater symptoms for those who become sick. Read more about what Dr. Bigham had to say about this new strain of flu: www.wkow.com/news/with-ne...

You may have seen some of our 2025 highlights this past week, check out our DFMCH year in review featuring the full list of our top ten news stories from an eventful 2025! Here's to making 2026 another meaningful year of transforming health care for all: www.fammed.wisc.edu/2025-in-revi...

In 2025 we lost a visionary leader and pioneer in the field of family medicine, Dr. Marc Hansen. It is thanks to Dr. Hansen's advocacy that the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health exists today. Join us in remembering Dr. Hansen: www.fammed.wisc.edu/remembering-...

In 2025 Dr. James Bigham commemorated the two-year milestone of his firearm injury prevention course at Max Creek Outdoors, aimed at fostering cultural competency amongst health care professionals in clinical firearm safety discussions. buff.ly/MHm1xgV

Our colleagues made waves this year, and we celebrated many of them: 10 faculty members received promotions, our new Vice Chair for Community Health, Dr. Dejun Su, joined us, as well as our student scholars who received awards at the McGovern-Tracy dinner. buff.ly/1ah7Hbv

Earlise Ward, PhD, MS has been named one of Wisconsin's most influential black leaders in 2025 by Madison 365. Dr. Ward was recognized for her leadership roles in the Cancer Health Disparities Initiative and T32 Primary Care Research Postdoctoral Fellowship. Congratulations, Dr. Ward!

Dr. James Bigham joined the Team-Based Care podcast to discuss his work in firearm injury prevention and firearm safety discussions in a clinical setting. Listen to what he had to say here: open.spotify.com/episode/4QZG...

Looking for ways to avoid catching a cold this holiday season? Dr. Bruce Barrett says, "Being healthy is the main way to avoid infection, and reduce the severity and duration of illness when you do get sick." Read his specific recommendations in this Bloomberg article: buff.ly/Z9sBvVI

A new study has shown that amongst 12 year old children, those with a smartphone were more likely to develop depression, obesity and sleeping troubles. Dr. Bob Friedel joined Fox6 News to talk about this and other health issues: buff.ly/uOkvFpa

This year we mark a decade of service for our Office of Community Health. Since 2015 our OCH team has been engaging in outreach and building partnerships to further the health of our communities. www.fammed.wisc.edu/a-decade-of-...

DFMCH has ranked seventh nationally in the 2024 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings. Four of our faculty ranked as principal investigators: Sarina Schrager, MD, MS; Andrew Quanbeck, PhD; Wendy Slutske, PhD; and Randy Brown , MD, PhD, DFASAM. www.fammed.wisc.edu/dfmch-ranked...

After the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices changed guidance for newborn hepatitis B vaccinations last week, Dr. Jonathan Temte spoke to Wisconsin Public Radio about the effect it may have on families and public health. www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...

The WAFP has awarded Lee Dresang, MD the Family Physician of the Year award for his leadership in advancing family medicine and his expertise in women's health, pregnancy, newborn care and managing obstetrical emergencies. Congratulations, Dr. Dresang!! Read more about his career: buff.ly/AKsVVxV

Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from WAFP for his impact on the field of family medicine through advancing public health, training family physicians, and exploring disease prevention and control. Congratulations, Dr. Temte! buff.ly/RoDOt5O

Dr. Tom Hartjes received a Katcher-Schlach award after being nominated by students from the MEDiC clinic program for his compassion for patients and dedication to teaching. Congratulations, Dr. Hartjes! www.fammed.wisc.edu/tom-hartjes-...

DFMCH faculty member Sarina Schrager, MD, MS will be awarded the Advancing Faculty in Medicine and Science Award by the UW SMPH Group on Women in Medicine and Science for her scholarship and advocacy work in advancing faculty in medicine and science. Congratulations, Dr. Schrager! buff.ly/4zNYRkZ

A Wisconsin Opioid Prevention and Treatment Research Network will be established after the CDC awarded a $1.6 million grant to a multidisciplinary research team lead by co-primary investigators Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH and Jill Denson, PhD, MSW, APSW. buff.ly/AOwvKoc

Dr. Joel Gordon spoke with Becker's Health IT about the UW Health adoption of the Abridge platform for AI ambient listening. Read what he had to say in the full article here: www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-i...

Join us tomorrow for the Osher Center's Integrative Health Grand Rounds presentation, "Integrative Approaches to Inflammatory Bowel Disease." Find presenter information and a link to join: www.fammed.wisc.edu/integrative/...

The DFMCH Rural Health Equity Track (RHET) was included in the Rural Medical Training Collaborative's 2025 List of Featured Programs with a Proven Track Record of Producing Rural Physicians. Read more about the program's success: buff.ly/ttTspIt

Last week we celebrated the excellent work and writing of our colleagues at the 2025 Farley-Frey Awards! Check out some of the awardees and festivities: www.fammed.wisc.edu/celebrating-...

With flu season approaching Dr. Patricia Tellez-Giron joined Telemundo WI to answer questions and discuss vaccination myths. Watch her segment: www.telemundowi.com/news/se-acer...

October is breast cancer awareness month, and Dr. Bob Freidel joined Fox6 News to talk about the importance of mammograms for detecting cancer early, and why it seems that cancer rates are rising amongst people under 50. Watch the clip: www.fox6now.com/video/1717899

Kerry Zimdars MD, MPH was named the DFMCH Faculty Advisor for Social Impact and Belonging and will collaborate with SMPH social impact and belonging and DFMCH leadership on priorities, goals and initiatives. Congratulations, Dr. Zimdars! www.fammed.wisc.edu/kerry-zimdar...

Dr. Bob Freidel joined @fox6now.bsky.social to discuss new findings regarding alcohol consumption, the effect of air pollution on our eyesight, and marijuana use during pregnancy. Watch his full clip here: archive.tveyes.com/18120/31-670...

Dr. Christopher Nicholas spoke to WMTV 15 News about the use of psilocybin as a treatment for mental health disorders. While FDA approval may be years away, the work of UW researchers will shape how psychedelic medicine is integrated into the mainstream. buff.ly/dgf79w9

How much alcohol is too much? Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar contributed to an I.M Matters article discussing health risks of alcohol consumption. "From a health perspective, the safest option is not to drink at all." Read the full article here: immattersacp.org/archives/202...

Dr. Jonathan Temte joined the QuidelOrtho Science Bytes podcast to discuss respiratory illness prevention methods ahead of this school year. Listen to the full episode online here: www.quidelortho.com/us/en/resour...

The first Integrative Health Grand Rounds of the academic year is next week Wednesday, September 3rd. Join us for "Integrative Approaches to Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders," presented by Maria R Mascarenhas, MBBS. Find more information: www.fammed.wisc.edu/integrative/...

DFMCH professor Jill Thein Nissenbaum joined the Larry Meiller show on WPR to talk about the surprising power of placebo in pain management and osteoarthritis. Listen to her segment: www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...

Christopher Nicholas is one of the scientists leading clinical trials exploring the use of psychedelics for treatment of mental health conditions. While researchers were optimistic about their findings, FDA regulators have yet to approve these uses. buff.ly/oSSwyTT

With vaccine hesitancy increasing, Dr. James Bigham contributed to an article published by Medscape about how primary care physicians go about discussing vaccines with patients. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

Dr. Jonathan Temte joined UpFront on WISN 12 News to talk about the reported measles cases in WI and possible implications of the state's low vaccination rates. Watch his clip here: www.wisn.com/article/upfr...

Congratulations to Briana Krewson, DO, MPH on being one of twelve residents nationally to receive an American Academy of Family Physicians 2025 Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education. Read more about Dr. Krewson's work: www.fammed.wisc.edu/briana-krews...

An article coauthored by Rachel Grob, MA, PhD titled, ""Those boxes do not hold me": Using Narrative Health Experiences Research to Learn from Patients and Care Partners Beyond Surveys," has been published in the latest issue of The Beryl Institute Patient Experience Journal. buff.ly/pU7nmNx

Our Grand Rounds Forums are restarting next month! We invite you to join our upcoming hybrid forum, "Creating a Manageable Cockpit for Clinicians: Fixing the Workplace, Not the Worker," presented by Dr. Christine Sinsky of the AMA on Sept 30: buff.ly/a6L2shE

The Osher Center for Integrative Health is looking for an administrative specialist to support work in discovering innovative strategies for healthier communities. Find a job description and apply: buff.ly/UmiVmsc

Dr. Joel Gordon was one of 51 healthcare leaders asked about "doing more with less" by Becker's Hospital Review. He spoke about UW Health's expanding utilization of ambient listening technology and its effects in improving provider well-being and patient access. buff.ly/axOuNKl

The sitting-rising test may offer insight into how long you will live. Physical therapist and DFMCH faculty Jill Thein-Nissenbaum joined the Larry Meiller Show to explain the test and what it may mean for your health: www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...

AI ambient listening tools have improved patient experiences, "Communication is clearer... we had a human-to-human connection that was improved." Dr. Joel Gordon spoke about the expanded use of AI notetaking with The Capital Times: captimes.com/news/health/... Graphic via The Capital Times

After an overdose spike in Dane County, Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar spoke to Channel 3000 about overdose prevention strategies. Watch the clip here: www.channel3000.com/news/overdos...

Dr. James Bigham is helping to lead the way in developing national curriculum for medical schools on firearm injury prevention. Read about how Scrubs Addressing the Firearm Epidemic is teaching doctors to help prevent firearm injuries: buff.ly/M6WnhV4

Missing out on sleep can have real impacts on your mental and physical health. Dr. Patricia Tellez-Giron recently spoke with Telemundo WI about good sleep habits and pitfalls. Watch the clip or read more here: www.telemundowi.com/news/la-falt...

“When communities vote they influence policy decisions that have a big effect on their health.” Voting is only one way to engage in civic health – take the Civic Health Challenge to learn new ways to support civic engagement in Wisconsin: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Congratulations to all of our wonderful residents who graduated this past weekend. You've made such an impact in our community, and we can't wait to see where you'll go and what you'll do from here!

Dr. Greta Kuphal contributed to a recent article exploring the uses and efficacy of SAM-e supplements in treating osteoarthritis and depression. Read more about S-adenosylmethionine on Nourish by WebMD: www.webmd.com/diet/supplem...

"Any changes within ACIP send shock waves through the medical and public health community." Dr. Jonathan Temte was interviewed by @WPR on "Wisconsin Today" about the removal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Read more: www.wpr.org/news/federal...

June is gun violence awareness month, but Dr. James Bigham aims to improve patient conversations regarding firearm safety all year round. Dr. Bigham co-authored a blog post, "Doctors and Firearm Injury Prevention: Conversations Can Save Lives." Read it: buff.ly/7FTZ7Cv