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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · 3d

With flu season approaching Dr. Patricia Tellez-Giron joined Telemundo WI to answer questions and discuss vaccination myths. Watch her segment: www.telemundowi.com/news/se-acer...

A screengrab of Dr. Patricia Tellex-Giron alongside a reporter on Telemundo WI.

UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · 6d

October is breast cancer awareness month, and Dr. Bob Freidel joined Fox6 News to talk about the importance of mammograms for detecting cancer early, and why it seems that cancer rates are rising amongst people under 50. Watch the clip: www.fox6now.com/video/1717899

UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · 10d

Kerry Zimdars MD, MPH was named the DFMCH Faculty Advisor for Social Impact and Belonging and will collaborate with SMPH social impact and belonging and DFMCH leadership on priorities, goals and initiatives. Congratulations, Dr. Zimdars! www.fammed.wisc.edu/kerry-zimdar...

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · 13d

Dr. Bob Freidel joined @fox6now.bsky.social to discuss new findings regarding alcohol consumption, the effect of air pollution on our eyesight, and marijuana use during pregnancy. Watch his full clip here: archive.tveyes.com/18120/31-670...

UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · 17d

Dr. Christopher Nicholas spoke to WMTV 15 News about the use of psilocybin as a treatment for mental health disorders. While FDA approval may be years away, the work of UW researchers will shape how psychedelic medicine is integrated into the mainstream. buff.ly/dgf79w9

A screengrab of Dr. Christopher Nicholas, PhD, on WMTV 15 News with a lower third reading his name above "UW Addiction Researcher."

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · 28d

How much alcohol is too much? Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar contributed to an I.M Matters article discussing health risks of alcohol consumption.

"From a health perspective, the safest option is not to drink at all."

Read the full article here: immattersacp.org/archives/202...

UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Sep 2

Dr. Jonathan Temte joined the QuidelOrtho Science Bytes podcast to discuss respiratory illness prevention methods ahead of this school year. Listen to the full episode online here: www.quidelortho.com/us/en/resour...

Staying Vigilant Against Respiratory Illnesses This School Year

“Our 50th episode of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes features Dr. Jonathan Temte, a leading public health expert, discussing how schools, families and healthcare providers can stay ahead of respiratory…

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Aug 28

The first Integrative Health Grand Rounds of the academic year is next week Wednesday, September 3rd. Join us for "Integrative Approaches to Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders," presented by Maria R Mascarenhas, MBBS. Find more information: www.fammed.wisc.edu/integrative/...

UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Aug 27

DFMCH professor Jill Thein Nissenbaum joined the Larry Meiller show on WPR to talk about the surprising power of placebo in pain management and osteoarthritis. Listen to her segment: www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...

A photo of a pain scale with doctors conversing in the background.

UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Aug 25

Christopher Nicholas is one of the scientists leading clinical trials exploring the use of psychedelics for treatment of mental health conditions. While researchers were optimistic about their findings, FDA regulators have yet to approve these uses. buff.ly/oSSwyTT

Professors Charles Raison and Christopher Nicholas sit in their facilitation room used in psychedelic clinical trials.

UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Aug 22

With vaccine hesitancy increasing, Dr. James Bigham contributed to an article published by Medscape about how primary care physicians go about discussing vaccines with patients.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Aug 15

Dr. Jonathan Temte joined UpFront on WISN 12 News to talk about the reported measles cases in WI and possible implications of the state's low vaccination rates. Watch his clip here: www.wisn.com/article/upfr...

A screenshot of Dr. Jonathan Temte on UpFront with a lower graphic that reads "UW professor, former CDC vaccine advisory committee chair."

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congratulations to Briana Krewson, DO, MPH on being one of twelve residents nationally to receive an American Academy of Family Physicians 2025 Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education. Read more about Dr. Krewson's work: www.fammed.wisc.edu/briana-krews...

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Aug 8

An article coauthored by Rachel Grob, MA, PhD titled, ""Those boxes do not hold me": Using Narrative Health Experiences Research to Learn from Patients and Care Partners Beyond Surveys," has been published in the latest issue of The Beryl Institute Patient Experience Journal. buff.ly/pU7nmNx

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Aug 7

Our Grand Rounds Forums are restarting next month! We invite you to join our upcoming hybrid forum, "Creating a Manageable Cockpit for Clinicians: Fixing the Workplace, Not the Worker," presented by Dr. Christine Sinsky of the AMA on Sept 30: buff.ly/a6L2shE

UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Jul 28

The Osher Center for Integrative Health is looking for an administrative specialist to support work in discovering innovative strategies for healthier communities. Find a job description and apply: buff.ly/UmiVmsc

UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Jul 24

Dr. Joel Gordon was one of 51 healthcare leaders asked about "doing more with less" by Becker's Hospital Review. He spoke about UW Health's expanding utilization of ambient listening technology and its effects in improving provider well-being and patient access. buff.ly/axOuNKl

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Jul 22

The sitting-rising test may offer insight into how long you will live. Physical therapist and DFMCH faculty Jill Thein-Nissenbaum joined the Larry Meiller Show to explain the test and what it may mean for your health: www.wpr.org/shows/larry-...

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Jul 21

AI ambient listening tools have improved patient experiences, "Communication is clearer... we had a human-to-human connection that was improved." Dr. Joel Gordon spoke about the expanded use of AI notetaking with The Capital Times: captimes.com/news/health/...

Graphic via The Capital Times

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Jul 18

After an overdose spike in Dane County, Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar spoke to Channel 3000 about overdose prevention strategies. Watch the clip here: www.channel3000.com/news/overdos...

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Jul 16

Dr. James Bigham is helping to lead the way in developing national curriculum for medical schools on firearm injury prevention.

Read about how Scrubs Addressing the Firearm Epidemic is teaching doctors to help prevent firearm injuries: buff.ly/M6WnhV4

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Jul 10

Missing out on sleep can have real impacts on your mental and physical health. Dr. Patricia Tellez-Giron recently spoke with Telemundo WI about good sleep habits and pitfalls. Watch the clip or read more here: www.telemundowi.com/news/la-falt...

A screen grab of Dr. Patricia Tellez-Giron on Telemundo Wisconsin.

UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Jul 8

“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: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Jul 2

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!

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UW–Madison Department of Family Medicine and Community Health @wifamilymedicine.bsky.social · Jul 1

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: www.webmd.com/diet/supplem...