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

Wisconsin
Joined January 2009
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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The next Osher Center Integrative Health Grand Rounds will feature a presentation by Paul Estabrooks, MSc, PhD, titled, "From Discovery to Delivery: Designing for the Translation of Evidence into Practice." Join us online November 4: buff.ly/IuhAHpx
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Addiction medicine physician Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar joined the Talking Addiction & Recovery podcast to talk about why harm reduction and meeting people with respect and dignity are essential to addiction care and recovery. Listen here: buff.ly/RIJEa99
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Earlier this week, a group of medical students gathered to try their hand at a variety of family medicine procedures at the annual Procedures Fair. Many thanks to the Family Medicine Interest Group and their advisors for putting on such an engaging event! buff.ly/1OWpjTS
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We are excited to welcome our new Integrative Health fellow, Hannah Klopf, DO! Dr. Klopf's interests include integrative approaches to chronic pain, women's health issues, and metabolic health. Learn more about the Integrative Health Fellowship program: buff.ly/ssmVViP
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Wisconsin opioid settlement funds are being used to support access to substance abuse care in our community. Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar spoke to @WISCTV_News3 about expanding access to the Compass Program, where she is clinical director. buff.ly/AqJL67R
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Dr. Jensena Carlson will be presenting a Badger Talk, "Perimenopause: The Second Puberty," at the Waunakee Public Library on December 14. Join us in person: buff.ly/YVX7Egw
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We are looking for a family medicine physician to join the UW Health Odana Rd Clinic and provide full spectrum care and clinical teaching of medical students and learners. Find a full job description and apply here: buff.ly/5EoFAtn
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The Qualitative and Health Experiences Research lab has released a new catalyst film featuring stories from individuals living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and their parents, with key take aways for practice and policy change. buff.ly/dGP9Auc
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The Chair's Office at DFMCH is looking for an administrative assistant to support logistics, reimbursements, and operations. Find a full job description and apply here: buff.ly/w4BIFcI
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James Bigham, MD, will be presenting "Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy" at the UW-Madison Department of Medicine Grand Rounds on October 16. Find more info and a link to watch here: buff.ly/dDWEqto
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Our Grand Rounds on October 14 will feature a presentation by Jillian Landeck, MD, reflecting on lessons learned on her sabbatical in Bangladesh and “Understanding Capacity for Addiction Education and Family Medicine Specialty Development." buff.ly/BA9rEve
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While we are proud to see our residency class of 2026 step into new roles across the United States, we're particularly happy to see 77% of our graduates staying in Wisconsin, strengthening the state's physician workforce. buff.ly/7Hlv0oC
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Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Dr. Patricia Tellez-Giron joined @TelemundoWI to talk about prevention and recognizing symptoms of ovarian cancer. Watch her clip: buff.ly/IJWsk5p
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KJ Hansmann, MD, MPH, PhD, has been accepted into the 2026 cohort of the UW-Madison Teaching and Learning Excellence faculty development fellowship program, where members explore evidence-based pedagogy and apply it to their own teaching and mentoring. buff.ly/YGlXOoU
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Jesse Kaye, PhD, will be presenting "Tobacco Treatment in Cancer Care" at the @uw_medicine Grand Rounds on October 2. Find more info and a link to watch here: buff.ly/dDWEqto
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Here are just a couple of snaps from our Farley-Frey dinner where we celebrated faculty, creative writers, and our visiting lecturer, Dr. Jehni Robinson. Read about our honorees: buff.ly/Y6XyV5G
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According to a new study, over 70% of Americans report feeling regularly fatigued. While it may seem like the norm, feeling fatigued doesn't have to be your normal. Dr. Bob Freidel joined @Fox6Now to talk about this and other health issues: buff.ly/yfUHrAb
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Coming this October, Dr. Camille Ladanyi will present "Taking the Integrative Approach to Endometriosis" as our Osher Integrative Health Grand Rounds. Find more information and a link to join us online here: buff.ly/y1NDGRA
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Our Belleville clinic has been recognized as a vital supporting institution for the Belleville School District in the 2026 @WASBWI Business Honor Roll for their role in keeping students healthy, supported and ready to learn. buff.ly/18ULiPi
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The Wisconsin Rally for Recovery is this weekend! Find us this Saturday, September 12 at the King Street entrance of the Capitol for a celebration of those in recovery, those who support healing, and to find resources related to recovery. buff.ly/9kbEJjn
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