The health of a community depends on a strong foundation built on access to transportation and an environment that promotes well-being. Wood County’s River Rider Bike Share Initiative, supported by a UW-Madison SMPH grant, works to combat chronic disease by promoting biking and community.
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WPR: Wisconsin Roots: Transforming health care in rural Latin America
UW Family Physician and former GHI Advisory Committee member David Gaus was interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio after the new book Long Road from Quito was published about his innovative health care work in rural Ecuador.
Bicycling links Madison and Sister City of Bahir Dar
Rahel Desalegne, an Adjunct Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UW-Madison, is working on a project to make Bahir Dar, Ethiopia – a Sister City of Madison – more bicycle friendly.
Faith in action: Loka Initiative brings faith leaders and scientists together
The Loka Initiative is a new education and outreach platform for faith leaders and religious institutions at UW-Madison Center for Healthy Minds. GHI is a Loka Initiative partner.
Work with GHI: Apply now for a communications intern position
GHI is seeking a well-rounded communications intern who can assist with social media, website maintenance and creating newsletters. The deadline to apply is August 9.
PBS: Outside factors impacting health with Dr. Sheri Johnson
Every year, the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps delivers detailed data state by state, county by county, how a myriad of factors contribute to health and health equity. Dr. Sheri Johnson says this year’s rankings emphasize housing and communities to explain the interconnectedness of inequality and health.
WPR: Net-zero carbon by 2050 is feasible: UW-Madison researchers say Madison Gas & Electric’s goal is within reach
Two GHI Advisory Committee members and environmental studies researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Tracey Holloway and Greg Nemet discuss Madison Gas & Electric’s new goal of net-zero carbon electricity.
2019 Mandela Washington Update: Week Four Update
The 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship is in its fourth week of programming. Every day of the program has been chock full of site visits, networking, leadership and education sessions, public speaking events, and more.
Apply Now: Financial Specialist; HOT-Wisconsin Program Coordinator
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Global Health Institute (GHI) is hiring a Financial Specialist and a HOT-Wisconsin Program Coordinator.
UW-Madison honors outstanding community-university partnerships
2019 Community-University Partnership Awards, presented by Chancellor Rebecca Blank, recognize the work of individuals and organizations across Wisconsin that partner with UW–Madison faculty, staff, and students to address pressing public issues.
Research and policy priorities for edible insects
GHI postdoctoral research associate Valerie Stull and GHI Director Jonathan Patz released a policy paper about food systems, climate change and insects.
GHI receives $5,000 grant from Evjue Foundation
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) receives a $5,000 grant from the Evjue Foundation to support the Midwestern Universities for Global Health annual conference this fall.
From Mosquitoes to Antibiotic Resistance, Global Health 2019 Grants Advance Projects Across the World
GHI supports global health initiatives with 30 grants to students, faculty, staff and clinicians from across campus.
Young African Leaders Speak Out: 2019 YALI Tuesdays
JULY 2, 9, 16 and 23: Fourteen of the 25 Mandela Washington Fellows at UW-Madison this summer are deeply involved in ensuring health for their countries and communities. Attend a series of four YALI Global Health Seminars in July to listen to the scholars discuss global health issues.
Native Nations_UW Leadership Summit Highlights Directions for Partnerships
UW-Madison and the 12 Native Nations in Wisconsin met for a discussion about new ways to improve health services, preserve the environment and expand educational opportunities, among other aspects of native life.
WKOW: Digging Deeper – Wisconsin parents and doctors on ‘high-alert’ amid measles outbreak
GHI Associate Director James Conway discussed the growing measles outbreak with WKOW.
Wisconsin Public Television: Here and Now – Vaccine Waivers
GHI Associate Director James Conway spoke with Wisconsin Public Television about vaccine waivers (start 20:41).
Photo Gallery: To serve insects — and eat them!
Students, faculty and community members whipped up and ate tasty dishes made partly of crickets, mealworms and other insects, at an April 26 Cooking with Insects workshop. Check out some photos from the workshop.
Cap Times: What obstacles complicate health care for rural Wisconsinites?
Long distances between medical facilities and struggles to retain medical professionals in rural areas can make a health care a challenge for many.
H3N2 viruses mutate during vaccine production but new tech could fix it
New technology developed by UW Global Health Institute Advisory Committee member Yoshihiro Kawaoka may make H3N2 vaccine development a bit easier.