UW - Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

05/01/2026

We celebrated another successful Faculty Development Day this April, filled with learning, laughing and connecting!

04/29/2026

Dr. James Bigham is discussing safe firearm storage and how fatal outcomes can be avoided in a recent Wisconsin Watch article. Read it here: https://buff.ly/zFejrdc

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

Just a couple photos from April's Integrative Health Grand Rounds, where we learned first hand that Movement is Medicine! Olufunmilola Abraham, PhD, MS, BPharm presented about the Movement is Medicine initiative, which facilitates health and wellbeing through inclusive and supportive dance-based exercise classes.

04/23/2026

Treating loneliness requires connection and support. Find more resources in the Loneliness Toolkit: Practical Tools for Real Connection at fammed.wisc.edu/wren/loneliness-toolkit/

04/21/2026

Your family health history is an important part of lowering your risk of disease. Morgan White, MD spoke to Brava Magazine about how and when to share this important information with your clinician. Read the interview here: https://buff.ly/BQvPgKL

04/20/2026

We’re excited to officially announce our incoming residents’ clinic assignments! 🎉

Each of our continuity clinic sites offers a unique patient population, care model, and learning environment, giving our residents the opportunity to grow into well-rounded, community-focused family physicians.

🏥 Belleville Clinic – A rural training experience with broad-spectrum care and strong community connection
🌱 Rural Health Equity Track (RHET) – Focused training in advancing health equity in rural communities based out of Belleville Clinic
🌆 Northport Dr Clinic – Serving a diverse urban population with rich cultural and clinical experiences
🌿 Verona Clinic – A dynamic suburban setting with strong community partnerships and innovation in care delivery
❤️ Wingra Clinic – An FQHC setting dedicated to caring for underserved populations with integrated, team-based care

We can’t wait to welcome this incredible group as they begin their residency journey on June 16, 2026. Stay tuned for more about each of our new residents in the coming months!

04/20/2026

Great week at SNMA AMEC 2026 in Pittsburgh!
Proud to represent Family Medicine, OB-Gyn, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Radiology while connecting with future physicians and sharing what makes our programs special.

04/20/2026

Looking back at last year's McGovern-Tracy awardees in excitement for tonight's dinner and celebration! We will be celebrating 25 years of the McGovern-Tracy Awards this year.

04/17/2026

How can we address loneliness? Social prescribing aims to facilitate connection and prevent the adverse health effects of loneliness. Find the Loneliness Toolkit: Practical Tools for Real Connection at fammed.wisc.edu/wren/loneliness-toolkit/

04/16/2026

Safe firearm storage can be the difference between a temporary crisis and a fatal outcome, says Dr. James Bigham in a Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service article on gun violence intervention. Read it here: https://buff.ly/IpPl2RP

04/15/2026

As part of Minority Health Awareness Month, Dr. Patricia Tellez-Giron joined Telemundo Wisconsin to discuss type 2 diabetes, its prevalence in Latino communities, and prevention measures. Watch her clip here: https://buff.ly/PejBExq