Dear SMPH faculty, staff, and students: The December 7 deadline for getting an influenza vaccination and submitting the proper documentation is swiftly approaching. Another campus University Health Services clinic for students and employees has been …
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On-site work for employees and undergraduate students after Thanksgiving
Dear colleagues, The Thanksgiving holiday is coming at a difficult time for our city, state, and region given exceptionally high rates of COVID-19 transmission throughout our state and region. Planning ahead with intentionality will help …
In the Know: SMPH Updates for October 30, 2020
Top news The UW–Madison 2020 Diversity Forum this week attracted more than 5,000 registrants, including many people from our school community. Reflections from SMPH attendees (stay tuned for more over the next few issues): “I …
In the Know: SMPH Updates for October 26, 2020
Top news Final reminder: October 27 (tomorrow) and October 28 mark the UW–Madison 2020 Diversity Forum. There’s still time to register and tune into sessions that feature SMPH experts and many others. In addition, In …
In the Know: SMPH Updates for October 23, 2020
Top news Vaccine trial resumes at UW: AstraZeneca announced that the COVID-19 vaccine trial has resumed in the United States — including at UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health — …
In the Know: SMPH Updates for October 21, 2020
Research highlight: SMPH is one of four institutions awarded $7.5 million total to conduct research that could lead to improved care in emergency departments for people with dementia. Monday is the Hot Topics in Public …
In the Know: SMPH Updates for October 19, 2020
Top news The Badgers Vote Coalition is requesting help from campus employees to support student voters. With supervisor approval, UW–Madison full-time, part-time and student employees can sign up to issue voter-compliant ID cards to students …
In the Know: SMPH Updates for October 14, 2020
Top news UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health have launched Study Finder, an easily accessible website listing UW studies and clinical trials that are currently recruiting participants. Thank you to the …
In the Know: SMPH Updates for October 12, 2020
Top news An all-star lineup of experts will speak at a Hot Topics in Public Health symposium on Gun Violence Prevention as a Public Health Priority. The virtual event for the campus community at 4-5 …
In the Know: SMPH Updates for October 7, 2020
Top news A Hot Topics in Public Health symposium on “Gun Violence Prevention as a Public Health Priority” will occur on October 26 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. A panel of six experts will reflect …