Science is a process. Researchers, medical providers, and policy makers all play a part in improving health through the scientific process. The REACH Program facilitates research studies across Wisconsin, growing from work initiated by the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW). Each study builds on our collective knowledge of what factors make people and communities healthy.
The REACH Program focuses on environmental health – how our daily surroundings impact our well-being. For example, the air we breathe, food we eat, water we drink, and the hazards we face on the job, all impact our overall health. Findings from REACH studies help to connect the dots between our environmental surroundings and our health.
REACH Program News
Fish consumption and awareness of fish advisories among Burmese refugees: A respondent-driven sampling study in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Xiaofei He et al. In this study, respondent-driven sampling was used to recruit Burmese refugees in Milwaukee and examine their fish consumption habits, and awareness of fish advisories. The study found that Burmese refugees, especially …
Wisconsin microbiome study, a cross-sectional investigation of dietary fiber, microbiome composition and antibiotic-resistant organisms
Shoshannah Eggers et al. This study collected and analyzed biological specimens to explore the relationship between dietary fiber intake, gut microbiota composition, and multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) colonization. The project involved collecting biospecimens from 600 Wisconsin …
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