The Future Needs Us Now — the Campaign for Wisconsin Medicine

UW Health and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are ushering in a new era of medicine — one that builds on breakthroughs to save more lives.

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Gifts are being made through the University of Wisconsin Foundation which raises, invests, and distributes funds for the benefit of Wisconsin Medicine. Learn more.

Wisconsin Medicine is simultaneously predicting the future and creating it.

By blazing the trail for the next frontier of health care, Wisconsin Medicine is integrating patient care, research, and academics in an unprecedented partnership for one critical purpose: human wellness.

At precisely this moment, UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health are making cutting-edge breakthroughs and inspiring the next generation to spark new ideas with creativity and empathy that is unmatched. We’re redefining the patient experience, uncovering new treatments, and creating lifesaving cures. But there’s more work to be done. And it’s up to all of us — the local and global community alike — to join with the brightest minds in research and care to improve lives. Let’s lead the charge and illuminate endless opportunities for a healthier tomorrow.

It’s time to shape the future of health care.

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The Heart of the Campaign

Through Wisconsin Medicine, UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health will redefine health care. Our three foundational tenets will, with your support, gain even more strength to fight debilitating diseases and solve the world’s most pressing medical challenges.

  • Patient Care

    Improve patient experiences and outcomes.

  • Research

    Discover new treatments, cures, and system improvements.

  • Education

    Build the next generation of health care leaders.

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Find Your Area to Support

Every one of us has a care cause: a health care passion area. Whether it’s advancing medical research and breakthrough innovations, supporting scholarships for future health care leaders, or fighting a disease that’s touched us personally. Find your care cause, and support Wisconsin Medicine’s efforts to champion what matters most to you.

Make an Impact on Major Efforts

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    Chairs and Professorships

    Delve into the importance of recruiting and retaining the best and brightest minds in medicine. These are the trailblazers who are leading the way to better outcomes and medical advances.

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    Patient and Family Assistance

    Explore how you can play a critical role in improving outcomes for the most vulnerable populations and help reduce health inequities. Together, it’s possible to stabilize families in their moment of crisis.

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    Student Support

    Give students the chance to follow their dreams of helping others and pursuing their greatest career passions, and sustain the future of health care. The next generation of health care leaders begins here.

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    Eastpark Medical Center

    Transform the patient experience by helping to make the new Eastpark Medical Center a reality. This dynamic facility will allow for improved patient experiences and outcomes, a positive community impact, and more.

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    Research and Innovation

    Continue the proud tradition of pioneering research that resulted in the development of SPF ratings, the world’s first derivation of human embryonic stem cells, and more innovations that have improved our health.

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    Health Equity

    Lead transformational change in health equities of vulnerable populations by helping to advance rigorous research around social determinants of health and well-being.

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Featured Events

Upcoming Events
Garding Against Cancer 7th Signature Event
May 3
Garding Against Cancer 7th Signature Event

Join Coach Greg and Michelle Gard for the 7th signature event, The Future is Bright, at the Kohl Center. The event includes a unique silent auction, raffle, engaging program and live music by Madison County to round out the evening.

Radiothon
May 8
Radiothon

During the three-day radiothon, patients treated at the UW Health American Family Children's Hospital and their families share their survival and courage stories. Tune in any Mid-West Family radio station to learn about kids you may know who have waged courageous battles against cancer, birth defects, kidney disease, trauma injuries and other hurdles.

Remember Me Red Fun Run
May 11
Remember Me Red Fun Run

Spring is just around the corner and that means it's time to register for our 6th Annual Remember Me Red 5K Fun Run/Walk. Last we year raised over $27,000 and in our 1st 5 Years we've donated over $100,000 for Alzheimers & Dementia research & care. Help us this year to surpass last year's numbers and enjoy a day of music, friends and fun.

 See the Impact

Impact Stories
A Profound Passion for Patient Care
A Profound Passion for Patient Care

Witnessing her father’s arduous journey through stage four colon cancer inspired Emily Schmitt MDx’26 to pursue an education in medical research and oncology. As the 2023–26 recipient of the Victor W. Gieschen MD and Barbara Gieschen Great People Scholarship, Emily is both grateful and enthusiastic about using her skills to improve the quality of life for her future patients.

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Rural Medicine Program Receives a Generous Boost
Rural Medicine Program Receives a Generous Boost

For more than 17 years, the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine has been successfully training UW medical students in specialties that will help them provide excellent care to underserved communities in rural Wisconsin. This vital program is making a difference by offering essential services to increase wellness and quality of life for rural patients.

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Mac is grateful an organ donor saved his friend’s life
Mac is grateful an organ donor saved his friend’s life

An orange dot on a driver’s license lets others know that someone has said “yes” to organ donation. With support from philanthropy, UW Organ and Tissue Donation partnered with the Madison Radicals professional ultimate disc team to show how to register as an organ donor and save more lives.

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Ushering in a new era of medicine and tackling the toughest challenges in health care may leave you as curious as you are excited.

To discover more about the major efforts Wisconsin Medicine is looking to take to the next level, with the ultimate goal of saving more lives and finding more cures, please contact Daniel Rosen at daniel.rosen@supportuw.org or 608-301-6045.

Otherwise, please fill in the following fields and reach out with any questions or comments. We’d love to continue the conversation with you about how Wisconsin Medicine is working to fight debilitating diseases and solve the world’s more pressing health challenges.

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