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Issue 28

Aging Behind Bars

Posted on July 21, 2025

Fewer than one percent of U.S. nurses works in correctional facilities. Yet, clinicians across care settings see the health impacts of incarceration, says Kristin Merss, PhD, RN, a postdoctoral trainee at the University of Wisconsin–Madison …

Posted in Issue 28Tagged care transitions, health equity, Kristin Merss, prison

An Advocate for Healthy Communities

Posted on May 23, 2025

“I am a dedicated and passionate person about making a difference—not only in my community, but in the world,” says Edith Lawrence-Hilliard. “Volunteerism is one of my great loves and being active in my community …

Posted in Issue 28Tagged African American community, community engagement, dementia, Edith Lawrence-Hilliard, health equity, School of Nursing

Older Adults Are Setting the (Research) Agenda

Posted on March 14, 2025

“In the world of research, we usually get asked [for input] after the questions are already formed,” says Mary, a member of the Madison Board of Older Adult Advisors (BOAA). “So, to include us from …

Posted in Issue 28Tagged African American community, community engagement, patient centered research, research, rural, rural engagement

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