Patricia Tellez-Giron, M.D., who grew up in Mexico, knows first-hand the challenges of immigrants. As a family medicine doctor and community activist, she’s cared for the Latinx community in Madison for decades. “Almost everything I …
Planetary Health
UW atmospheric scientist bridges science, policy, public health to bring space-based data to the world
For atmospheric scientist Tracey Holloway, it’s all about connection. Connections between research and policy, connections between air quality and health, and interpersonal connections have driven Holloway, a professor in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies …
Symposium keynote will look to Indigenous philosophies as a recipe to living well
Mariaelena Huambachano has spent her life crossing cultures: Of Quechua lineage, she was born and raised in Chorillos, Peru, and, at 19, immigrated to Aotearoa New Zealand. She earned her master’s and doctoral degrees to …
Another way to prevent disease: Don’t mess with Mother Nature
Trees along the Nanay River in the Peruvian rainforest fell as the population exploded, a road was paved and fields expanded. Researchers, including Jonathan Patz, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI), …
On the Hunt for the Next Pandemic
Tony Goldberg, a GHI Advisory Committee member, talks about zoonoses and the potential for a new pandemic with Celine Gounder in the Epidemic podcast.
GOP Republicans resume efforts to end state mask mandate
GHI Associate Director James Conway says now is the time to continue strict infection control measures.
A mysterious, lethal chimp disease is linked to a human illness
Tony Goldberg, a professor of epidemiology and GHI Advisory Committee member, discovers a bacterium linked to mysterious chimp deaths in Sierra Leone.
Analyzing The COVID Vaccine And Flu Season
A new variant of the coronavirus is showing up across the U.S., including Wisconsin. GHI Associate Director James Conway explains what we know. Plus, he shares his experience receiving the Pfizer vaccine while also detailing who will be vaccinated next and what the current flu season looks like.
What is killing Wisconsin’s bald eagles?
Tony Goldberg, a GHI Advisory Committee member, finds clue to mysterious illness plaguing eagles around the Wisconsin River.
How to communicate with students about COVID-19, according to science
Dominique Brossard, a GHI Advisory Committee member, says student leaders and community solidarity can make a difference to student outlook on COVID-19.
We’re not out of the woods with holiday COVID-19 spike
Ajay Sethi, a GHI Advisory Committee member, says don’t let up on pandemic precautions.
Five tips for how to actually change an anti-masker’s mind, according to experts
Dominique Brossard, a member of GHI’s Advisory Committee, has advice about how to talk to anti-maskers.
2021 Global Health Symposium connects indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge
April 14: GHI’s 16th Global Health Symposium will be a day-long virtual event on April 14. This year’s theme: Fostering Resilience Through Indigenous Wisdom and Scientific Knowledge explores the many ways to advance health for all.
COVID and Equity webinar series yields takeaways for moving forward
In a series of webinars hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute, experts from across campus, Wisconsin and the world convened to consider the challenges of equity and systemic racism magnified by the …
What if COVID-19 takes hold in animals?
GHI Advisory Committee member Tony Goldberg takes a look at what could happen in COVID takes hold in animals.
The need to improve student literacy in climate and health
The climate crisis endangers children’s health, but few students are learning about these risks. Learn more from GHI’s Jonathan Patz and Valerie Stull with Maggie Grabow and Vijay Limaye.
Developing a definition of climate and health literacy
GHI’s Jonathan Patz and Valerie Stull are co-authors of a paper to improve understanding of the complex relationship between health and climate.
Rising positivity rate signals growing community spread of COVID-19
GHI Advisory Committee member Ajay Sethi explains the positivity rates for COVID-19 and what they mean.
COVID-19 shows how no one is immune from converging health crises
Each year, the Lancet Countdown tracks more than 40 indicators on links between health and climate change, and this year presents the most worrying outlook to date as key trends worsen. However, the latest report, …
Apply now for UW-Madison Global Health Institute 2021 grants and awards
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) is pleased to announce the application period is open for its 2021 grants and awards program. This competitive program is designed to support global health efforts of …