Spinal Cord Injury - VAFrom Ken Lee, MD As we close out the 2021 year with COVID-19, which is still causing havoc, we are thankful to the staff who continue to work through the challenges. The Milwaukee VA Spinal Cord Injury Center have gone through several changes. Most notable was Dr. Farhad Sepahpanah' s departure, who took a position as Chief of the SCI Center at the Memphis VA. Although Dr. Sepahpanah misses the Milwaukee team, he is doing well and adapting to his new life in Memphis. Dr. Christopher
White joined the VA SCI team in May 2021 and has been a great addition. We took advantage of the transition and decided to modify our Patient Aligned Care Team system to maximize delivery of care of our veterans. Completion expected date is January 2022. The Milwaukee SCI Center staff, achieved significant accomplishments in 2021 as a group. - Eleven peer reviewed presentations
- Seven research publications
- Five published book chapters
- Publication of one book
- Two national certifications
- Twenty four awards
- Two scholarships
- Four grants
- Congratulations Dr. Sayyad for the approval of her promotion to the Associate Professor rank effective May 1st, 2022.
- Congratulations Dr. Lee for the approval of his promotion to the Professor rank in the Clinical Educator Pathway, effective July 1st, 2022 pending approval by MCW Board of Trustees in June 2022.
- Congratulations Dr. Sauter for the publication of her manuscript “A Primer on How to BE a Disability Education Champion in Your Medical School” in the Am Journal of PM&R.
- Congratulations our staff celebrating years
of service at MCW! Thank you!
Rachel Stauffer - Ten years
Jennifer Nguyen - Five years
- Congratulations to our residents who matched to ACGME Sports Medicine Fellowships!
Dr. Meghan Caballero – Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Ryan Stefanczyk – Detroit Medical Center at Wayne State University
Our department welcomes Whitney Welch Morelli, PhD. Dr. Morelli is an exercise physiologist, with training in exercise physiology, public health, and behavioral sciences as a research intensive faculty on February 1st, 2022. She was co-recruited to MCW with the MCW Cancer Center. Her overall research goal is to develop an interdisciplinary program of research to increase physical activity in populations at high risk for inactivity, with an emphasis on cancer prevention and survivorship. She has expertise in developing and testing innovative, technology-based interventions to change physical activity behaviors to reduce chronic disease risk and functional decline. Dr. Morelli received her MS in exercise physiology from the University of Tennessee, PhD in exercise physiology from UWM,
and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine T32 cancer prevention and control program before beginning her faculty appointment at Northwestern in 2018. Originally from Knoxville, TN, she is an avid UT sports fan and enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.
2021 - 2022
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We are seeking book discussion moderators. Please consider volunteering. Interested individuals please reach out to Dr. Braza
Urgent need for blood donation
2022 President’s Community Engagement AwardThe President’s Community Engagement Award annually recognizes exemplary community-academic partnerships, community-engaged research and community outreach activities of faculty, staff, students and community partners of MCW. Nominations will be accepted through February 11, 2022. Eligibility requirements and full details on the nomination and award process are available at our website: President’s Community Engagement Award. Awardees will be recognized for their achievements during a virtual ceremony held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Winners will also each receive a personalized plaque and be featured in our commemorative event program along with special recognition on our website and media posts to promote the agency/cause of their choice. We encourage you to forward this announcement to your colleagues and community partners – thank you! Please contact program manager Christine Zeller at czeller@mcw.edu with any questions regarding the award or submission process.
- Congratulations to Dr. Sam Kortes and his family on welcoming their son Bennett Thomas Kortes, born on January 9, 2022 weighing 7lb 5oz and 21in.
Easy Habits That Can Improve Your Emotional Well-BeingSometimes you need a mental lift; sometimes a bit more in winter. There are simple steps you can take to build a “happiness habit” that may help get you through a tough spell. These pick-me-ups aren’t meant to replace treatment for serious depression, acute anxiety, or other clinical issues. If you need help, tell your doctor or a trusted friend or family member. Try busting the blues by getting into these easy habits. READ MORE>
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