CARE at the UW-Madison School of Nursing
Pain that lasts at least three months—or chronic pain—can affect daily life and well-being. Chronic pain is associated with decreased quality of life and increased anxiety and depression, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. It’s one of the top reasons adults seek medical care. Nearly one-quarter of U.S. adults reported chronic pain in …
“The more we address ageism in our society, the more we’re all going to live longer, healthier lives,” says Julie Ober Allen, PhD, MPH, an Assistant Professor of Health Promotion and Health Equity in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Kinesiology. Allen studies how sources of chronic stress, including ageism and other forms of discrimination, …
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 School of Nursing. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, 1.9 million people are behind bars in the United States. Nearly …
“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 is a real privilege for me. I am committed.” Lawrence-Hilliard is a lifelong Madison resident who works to uplift marginalized …
“We all know healthy behaviors are important, but sometimes they’re not our first choice,” says Wan-chin Kuo, PhD, RN, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing. Everyone enjoys treats that aren’t so healthy. But imagine if most days you couldn’t get a good night’s sleep, or eat a home-cooked meal, or …
As we age, our healthcare needs often change. For example, we might experience hearing loss or chronic pain. We might want to engage in advance care planning. Now imagine that simply communicating with healthcare providers is a struggle. What would you do to meet your health needs? University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing Assistant Professor …
As we age, our cells accumulate damage. Over time, the damage can lead to disease, disability, or death. Yet time does not affect everyone’s cells equally. Some public health practitioners argue that time should be considered one of the social determinants of health. “Aging and racism is not about Black people who are old,” says …
In June 2020, University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing graduate student Courtney Maurer, DNP, RN was coming up with ideas for her year-long scholarly project. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, student access to care settings was far from guaranteed. Maurer wanted to make sure that she could carry out her project and produce something that …