What research do community members feel is most needed to improve older adult health? Read the research priorities of diverse groups of older people in Madison and in rural Southwest Wisconsin, in the March issue …
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Call for student poster submissions!
Save November 7, 2025 as the date for the 10th Annual Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit – hosted by the UW–Madison School of Nursing. This year’s theme, “Culture as Medicine,” emphasizes integrating Indigenous …
Older Adults as Research Advisors – CARE Connections
Did you know that engaging older people as research advisors has been shown to increase the relevance of research questions, improve study design, increase the number of older study participants, and improve the generalizability of …
Truckers on the Road to Better Cardiovascular Health – CARE Connections
Imagine if most days you couldn’t get a good night’s sleep, or eat a home-cooked meal, or even go for a walk. That’s the situation many truck drivers face, and it harms their health. Read …
Spring Course: Interprofessional Seminar Course in Health Sciences
Spring 2024 Health Equity & Social Justice for Healthcare Providers 2-credit elective Spring 2024 Mondays, 3:25pm-5:15pm This interprofessional seminar is open to Nursing, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, and Social Work students and seniors in the …
Health Equity for Hmong Elders – September CARE Connections
How would you meet your health needs if simply communicating with healthcare providers were a struggle? Read how School of Nursing Assistant Professor Maichou Lor, PhD, RN is working to improve healthcare for people with …
Preventing Pressure Injuries in Patients with Dark Skin – August CARE Connections
How does racism impact nursing education and care? Read about a Doctor of Nursing Practice student’s scholarly project in the August 2023 issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the SoN’s Center for Aging …
From Accelerated Aging to Black Well-Being – February CARE Connections
The racism that harms Black people throughout their lives also causes premature aging. Read how a SoN professor is working to change that, in the February 2023 issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of …
Spring 2023 Course: Health Equity & Social Justice for Healthcare Providers
Health Equity & Social Justice for Healthcare Providers is a social justice seminar focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and leadership in the health professions. This course focuses on historical and contemporary issues in the healthcare …
Seats Still Available in Spring 2022 Course Health Equity & Social Justice for Healthcare Providers!
Semester offered: Spring 2022 Course format: Virtual; Monday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 pm Credits: 2 (elective) Description: This social justice seminar focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion, and leadership in the health professions. Focus on …