So much happening at the Center for Patient Partnerships – check out our Spring newsletter!
Education
Celebrating Launch of LGBTQ+ Health Advocacy Program
The LGBTQ+ Health Advocacy program will be a dedicated program of the Center’s health justice clinic. It will pair UW-Madison law, policy, social work, and health science students with LGBTQ+ people. Advocacy will include: fighting …
Alumni Spotlight
Former Health Advocacy Certificate student Ailene Gerhardt has been speaking out about the unique needs of “Solo Agers” and resources that are available, including founding the Navigating Solo Network. She also recently appeared on the Senior Authority …
We’ve got News!
Our fall newsletter is jam packed with stories of hope and connection. We share student’s reflections on advocating, successes for clients, and updates from our action research team! Check it out!
Rachel Grob to Chair DIPEx International and Continue ‘Patient Experiences with COVID’ Research
Rachel to Chair DIPEx International and Continue Patient Experiences with COVID Research Rachel Grob, Director of our Action Research team, has been elected Chair of DIPEx International, a unique global collaboration of scholars, clinicians, and …
Clinical: What We’re Learning
This summer, for the first time, seven law students, two pharmacy students, and one medical student took on the daunting task of learning patient advocacy from entirely remote settings. Through the summer Clinical, interdisciplinary students …
Public Health 785 teaches MPH students to “think in systems”
In a new course designed by CPP co-director Sarah Davis and CPP health systems instructor Mary Michaud, students in MPH and health professional programs learn how to “think in systems.” Medical Care and Public Health …
Resource Navigators learn valuable lessons about factors that influence health
When Wisconsin HealthCorps Volunteer Hannah Fleischman was placed as a coordinator with CPP’s Community Resource Navigator Program, she didn’t know what to expect. Now, after a year with the program, Fleischman says the lessons will …
Shining a light on suprise medical billing
Millions of Americans struggle to pay medical bills, with over 20% of Wisconsinites reporting having a past due medical bill. Frustrating the situation are “surprise medical bills,” or charges billed when a person with insurance …
Lawyers in the Doctor’s Office: Partnering to Address Health-Harming Legal Needs
Many patients and families enter the health care system already burdened with stressful situations. Legal issues can pose significant challenges when people try to secure a job, find stable housing, build credit, and access services. …