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

The Accelerating Latinx Leadership Institute, co-directed by Yohualli Anaya, MD, MPH, aims to develop Latinx physician and healthcare professional leadership to meet challenges and opportunities unique to leaders. Learn more and register: buff.ly/OwZVsYM

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: buff.ly/KHYffnv

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: buff.ly/VWPj0OQ

DFMCH professor Mark Beamsley, MD has been selected as a recipient of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health 2025 Dean's Teaching Award, the medical school's only peer-selected teaching award. Congratulations, Dr. Beamsley!! buff.ly/ZmmOu0z

Drug checking is an overdose prevention strategy that allows users to send in samples of drugs to be analyzed "so we have a better sense of how drug trends are changing," says Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar. Read more about the strategy: buff.ly/EOeVVNK

Dr. Johnathan Temte spoke with News 3 Now / 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: buff.ly/93cOQNY

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

Congratulations to Samantha Sharp, MD and Paul Hunter, MD on being elected to serve on the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Student Promotion and Academic Review committee and the Educational Policy and Curriculum Committee, respectively. buff.ly/SGjD3q6

Registration is open for the Wisconsin Rural Health Promotion and Wisconsin Health Education Network (WHEN) meetings, taking place virtually on October 1–2, and focusing on improving health outcomes in rural communities. Find agendas and more here: buff.ly/Vgs6d2c

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

"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: buff.ly/Ao11rzi

Dr. Jess Dalby joined the UW Dept. of Ob-Gyn Women's Healthcast to talk about the signs, symptoms, risks and treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea. Find the full podcast episode here: womenshealthcast.podbean.com

Our Grand Rounds archive is rich with interesting and engaging presentations. Take a brain break and find a topic that interests you: buff.ly/oFwddLe

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: buff.ly/oR7CG0S

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!

Don't forget to register for the Wisconsin Rural Health Promotion and WHEN meetings this fall!

Congratulations to DFMCH professors Jamie Kling, DO and Trisha McCormick, DO on being selected for the 2025 cohort of the UW Health Physician Leadership Development Program! buff.ly/QNlesvJ

“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: buff.ly/wKqtfMC

Sarina Schrager, MD, MS was recognized at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Faculty Investiture Celebration as the recipient of the Jean Manchester Biddick Bascom Professorship. Congratulations, Dr. Schrager!! buff.ly/cIlDO3l @schragersarina Photos via UW Health/John Maniaci