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

Sedentary behavior is hard to avoid when many jobs require staying seated for hours at a time. How can we offset the negative health effects of a sedentary lifestyle? Physical therapist Jill Thein-Nissenbaum spoke with @WPR about some strategies: buff.ly/yuDCYtu

Dr. Johnathan Temte spoke with Channel 3000 about what he sees as the potential impacts of the removal of all 17 members of the advisory committee for immunization practices. Watch Dr. Temte's clip here: www.channel3000.com/news/impacts...

The DFMCH is taking steps to better sustain and empower our faculty with the creation of the Office of Faculty Development and Promotions. Vice Chair Dr. Sarina Schrager is leading the initiative to centralize and enhance support: www.fammed.wisc.edu/empowering-f...

Dr. Jonathan Temte spoke to NPR about the possible consequences of the removal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices- a committee he previously chaired. Listen to what he had to say: www.npr.org/2025/06/10/g...

Valerie Gilchrist, MD received the prestigious AAFP Award for Distinguished and Meritorious Service in recognition of her career spent dedicated to advancing the AAFP and field of family medicine. Read more about Dr. Gilchrist's work and her time spent as chair of the DFMCH: buff.ly/wLy3A2L

Dr. James Bigham, in partnership with Max Creek Outdoors, is educating doctors, medical students, and behavioral therapists about guns in an effort to improve patient conversations about firearm safety. Watch Dr. Bigham speak here: buff.ly/ejasTEe

"By doing these mindfulness practices long-term, you won't get rid of your pain, but it won't be bothering you as much." Dr. Bruce Barrett spoke to WIFR TV about a study that found mindfulness practices can provide patients with relief from back pain.

Our next Grand Rounds Forum will be June 11 on the topic of "Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation in Primary Care," presented by Sebastian Tong, MD, MPH and Rebecca Mullen, MD. Find more info and a link to join here: www.fammed.wisc.edu/events/

Sedentary behaviors, such as sitting for long periods of time or scrolling on phones, can cause neck and back pain. DFMCH faculty and physical therapist Jill Thein-Nissenbaum spoke to Wisconsin Public Radio about how to avoid these outcomes: www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...

The DFMCH is interested in a Family Medicine physician to provide full spectrum care and clinical teaching at the UW Health Odana Road Clinic. Find a full position description here: buff.ly/gT0Lkd1

Can mindfulness practices help with chronic back pain? Dr. Bruce Barrett spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio about the study he co-authored that found both mindfulness and therapy provided patients with relief. Listen to his interview here: buff.ly/Z2fN58E

Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar hosts the new American Society of Addiction Medicine podcast episode "How to Transform Hospitals to Better Care for People with Addiction" and speaks to Dr. Itai Danovitch about the pivotal role hospitals play in identifying and treating SUDs. buff.ly/nPcDvCq

Looking for a new role? The DFMCH is looking to grow our team with an Administrative Assistant for the Wisconsin Research and Education Network (WREN), and a Graduate Medical Education Coordinator! Find position descriptions and apply here: buff.ly/lV0ob64

Dave Rakel, MD, and Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH, will be speaking at this year's Wisconsin Doctor Day event on June 3! Register for the event today and find a breakdown of the event here: badgerbay.co/events/Event...

Congratulations to Q-HER investigators Rachel Grob, MA, PhD and Jane Evered, PhD, RN on receiving a $100K Moebius Syndrome Foundation Grant! Their study aims to advance understanding and improve the lives of those affected by Moebius syndrome. buff.ly/gG60qzd

The Driving Decisions Lab, led by Dr. KJ Hansmann, is looking to add a Research Specialist to their team to coordinate studies focused on supporting patients with dementia and their caregivers as they navigate life transitions like stopping driving. buff.ly/SeiwNSk

From an Alaskan fishing town to working in land-surveying in Reno, Nevada to medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Katharine Greenfield, MD '16 had a very unconventional path to her career in family medicine. www.fammed.wisc.edu/a-unique-pat...

DFMCH professor and physical therapist Jill Thein-Nissenbaum recently spoke to WPR about "Prehab," or what you can do to prepare yourself physically for an operation. Listen to what she had to say here: www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...

Karen Wendler has been a physician assistant with the DFMCH for 34 years. Her dedication runs deep from caring for patients to accomplishing her goal of running a marathon in all 50 states. With 10 more states to go, Karen reflects on her quest: buff.ly/pzMAKUZ

The Compass Program, lead by medical director Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar (@salisburyafshar), has been treating walk-in patients in its substance use disorder program for a year now. Read what she had to say about their impactful accomplishments so far: buff.ly/vhWQZEH

Ravi S. Hirekatur, MD, MS is cover artist of the April issue of Family Medicine! His stunning photo of a dewdrop-covered spider web symbolizes a family physician sitting at the center of a web of specialists, patients, and communities. Awesome work, Dr. Hirekatur!

An interview with Sean Duffy, MD, MPH was published in the most recent issue of Global Health Matters discussing the mobile app he and his team developed to increase access to hypertension diagnosis and management for patients in Guatemala: www.fic.nih.gov/News/GlobalH...

Our annual Faculty Development Day not only offers ample opportunity for discussion and continued learning, but it's also a day for connecting with colleagues and fostering community. Thank you to all in attendance for making the day so engaging and productive!

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health has a number of open faculty positions in our Family Medicine clinics throughout Wisconsin. Find a complete list of open positions and descriptions here: buff.ly/PSSJb11

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar is sharing how we can support those who may be struggling. “I think leading with compassion and leading with ‘I care about you’ ... is generally a good way to go." Watch her full clip: buff.ly/Of7WMxl

We're so excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our learners and colleagues at the McGovern-Tracy and Student Scholars Dinner tonight! It's always an inspiring evening hearing from our current leaders and future leaders of family medicine.

DFMCH faculty Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and her sister, Lori Thein Brody, have a lot in common. Both are physical therapists, and now they co-host a podcast called "Did You Know?" for APTA Orthopaedic. Their first episode with Molly Malloy is live now, watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D_O...