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UW Dept of Family Medicine and Community Health @widfm

We strengthen personal and community health through education, clinical care, research, community engagement, and advocacy to transform health care for all.

Joined January 2009
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The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health aims to transform healthcare for all. How? Department Chair David Rakel, MD, explains. buff.ly/4cr9A7S
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Dr. James Bigham was on @wmtv15news to discuss Scrubs Addressing the Firearm Epidemic (SAFE), a program aiming to educate clinicians on firearm safety and how to talk to their patients about this sensitive topic. Watch or read his interview here: buff.ly/rT4EBEl
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Alex Rinehart, an administrative assistant, has been recognized on the 2026 University Staff Recognition Awards Roll of Honor. Rinehart's nomination noted their sound judgement, persistence, and ability to problem solve. buff.ly/BUgNSpF
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DFMCH is looking for a Research Program Coordinator to join Dr. Earlise Ward's research team, the Community Wellness Initiative. Find a position description and apply here: buff.ly/DosHSgu
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Don't forget to join us tomorrow for June Grand Rounds!
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Join us for our June Grand Rounds Forum, "Weight Management in Primary Care," presented by Lisa Netkowicz, MD and Brianne Thornton, MS, RDN. Find more info and a link to join here: buff.ly/sUpmeDZ
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Vinny Minichiello, MD, ABOIM has been selected as the 2026 Emerging Leader in Integrative Medicine & Whole Health by the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health. Congratulations, Dr. Minichiello! buff.ly/4uGFpQG
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Dr. Bob Freidel joined @Fox6Now again, this time to discuss a recent finding that half of teenagers are using their phones after midnight on weekdays. Dr. Bob talks about effects this may have on health, and how we all can reduce our screen time. buff.ly/XhCWzzR
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Work by Miena Hall, MD has been published in PLOS One. The paper, "Building Breastfeeding Knowledgeable Health Systems: Focus Groups with Physician Leaders," recommends strategies for system-wide improvements in facilitating breastfeeding support. buff.ly/jhU8nPD
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One of the newest elective options available to medical students is Firearm Injury Prevention. Dr. James Bigham directs students through a curriculum aimed at giving future physicians the tools to discuss firearm safety with patients. buff.ly/fXMs8sC
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Congratulations to Brian Arndt, Jeff Baltus, Mark Micek, Christine Sinsky and Adam Rule on the publication of their article, "Variation in Measures of EHR Use Outside Scheduled Hours" in Applied Clinical Informatics. Read the article here: buff.ly/1JIRbLc
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Drs. Sarina Schrager and Lashika Yogendran joined the @ReachMD Clinician's Roundtable podcast to discuss how patient-centered shared decision-making can support colorectal cancer screening completion. Listen to the episode: buff.ly/MTZhXIW
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James Bigham, MD, MPH, FAAFP is a 2026 @UWSMPH Dean's Teaching Award recipient, recognizing his outstanding contributions in student education in medical school programs. Congratulations, Dr. Bigham! buff.ly/dK7BMqk
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Join us for our June Grand Rounds Forum, "Weight Management in Primary Care," presented by Lisa Netkowicz, MD and Brianne Thornton, MS, RDN. Find more info and a link to join here: buff.ly/sUpmeDZ
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Dr. KJ Hansmann joined the @WisconsinADRC Dementia Matters podcast to discuss driving cessation. Dr. Hansmann speaks about how to assess loved ones' driving ability, and how to handle the transition with care. buff.ly/2LbZUmL
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While the shingles vaccine is recommended for everyone over 50, it may also lower your risk of dementia while protecting you from the shingles virus itself. Dr. Bob Freidel joined @Fox6Now to discuss this and other health topics: buff.ly/7FwizFq
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Congratulations to Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar, MD, MPH (@salisburyafshar) who received a 2026 UW Health Physician Excellence Awards Leadership Award in recognition for her commitment to excellence in leadership, service, and clinical work. buff.ly/boh3U4V
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The Osher Center for Integrative Health received a $2 million grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation. "[The grant] gives us a stronger foundation for the work we're committed to and allows us to focus on continued strategic growth," said Greta Kuphal, MD. buff.ly/9f4qzj3
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11 faculty received promotions this year! Nicole Bonk, MD; Jess Dalby, MD; Kristi Hallisy, PT, DSc; Bethany Howlett, MD, MHS; Anne Kolan, MD; Jen Lochner, MD; Ildi Martonffy, MD; Katie McCreary, MD; Sam Sharp, MD; Mary Thompson, MD; and Robyn Titel, MD. buff.ly/CGdRVaN
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Dr. Patricia Tellez-Giron joined @TelemundoWI to discuss managing pollen allergies this spring season. Watch her clip here: buff.ly/gwgVLvu
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"I used to spend so much time just typing up a storm during visits, and I felt like that got in the way of patient care," said Dr. James Bigham. Dr. Bigham explains the benefit of using ambient AI in a clinical setting to @SpectrumNews1WI here: buff.ly/eKatSTD
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DFMCH faculty, staff, and students attended the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine annual spring conference in New Orleans earlier this month. Proud to have such great representatives of the DFMCH!
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