About the Center
The Center for Urban Population Health, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a collaboration of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and Aurora Health Care, Inc. that advances population health research and education to improve the health or urban communities.
FDA Given Authority to Regulate Tobacco
Public health in America received a huge stimulus of its own with the recent passage of the Family Smoking and Tobacco Control Act (H.R. 1256). The bill passed both houses with strong bipartisan majorities and the President has said he is eager to sign it. Under the new statute, the Food and Drug Administration will finally have the authority to monitor and control tobacco production, and its marketing. In addition, the bill bans outright flavored or candied tobacco products that might appeal to children. Learn more.
Take the Test, Take Control: HIV Testing and Awareness Event
On Saturday, June 27, 2009, the Center for Urban Population Health contributed to the Cream City Medical Society led 4th annual “Take the Test, Take Control” event in conjunction with the National HIV Testing Day as organized by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA). In response to the CDC’s recommendation to offer screening and information on HIV testing, this year’s event targeted high school youth through the collaboration with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Milwaukee and was held at the LaVarnway Boys and Girls Club. HIV and STI screening were provided free of charge by a number of local organizations. The event included interactive educational workshops, entertainment and lunch. The event was attended by over 200 people with almost 70 youth screened for HIV, Chlamydia and gonorrhea. Read more.
