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School of Nursing Wellness Advisory-Action Committee Strives to Foster a Culture of Support and Well-being

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to ensuring all students have access to various forms of mental health and wellness resources. In January 2022, the School of Nursing formed the Wellness Advisory-Action Committee, a group that advises and assists in the development and enhancement of a culture of wellness to improve the health and well-being of all members of our School of Nursing community through wellness initiatives.

Dr. Jessica LeClair featured on The Health Promotion Practice podcast

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In this episode, Dr. Robin Evans-Agnew is in conversation with School of Nursing Clinical Instructor Jessica LeClair, MPH, RN, PhD, Dr. Juan Aguilera, and De-Ann Sheppard on Planetary Health and Climate Justice.

Dr. Rachel Gicquelais discusses overdose spikes on Wisconsin Public Radio

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An overdose spike alert was recently issued by Public Health Madison and Dane County. Rachel Gicquelais, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor at the UW–Madison School of Nursing, explains how overdose spike alerts work and describes what makes harm reduction resources most effective.

Dr. Barbara Bowers Appointed Senior Advisor for Pathway Health

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Barbara J. Bowers, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor Emerita and Founding Director of the Center for Aging Research and Education at the UW-Madison School of Nursing, has been appointed a Senior Advisor for Pathway Health.