Center for Patient Partnerships at UW-Madison

03/17/2026

The Center for Patient Partnerships is turning 25! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate our accomplishments and honor our founding director, Meg Gaines, along with longtime volunteers Pete Daly and Kay Barrett.

RSVP at https://www.uwevents.com/874688 and sign up for our mailing list to receive event reminders.

03/01/2026

This Women’s History Month, we recognize the leaders who challenged healthcare systems and expanded access for women and families. At CPP, we believe advancing women’s health means promoting inclusion in research, equitable treatment, and systems that listen to patients’ lived experiences. 💜💚🤍

SOURCES:
https://www.aamc.org/news/why-we-know-so-little-about-women-s-health
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/women-and-pain-disparities-in-experience-and-treatment-2017100912562 #:~:text=One%20study%20even%20showed%20women,when%20having%20a%20heart%20attack.
https://marincityclinic.org/women-whove-transformed-healthcare-a-legacy-of-impact/

02/26/2026

To every Wisconsin child and family: your health, safety, and dignity matter. Our pediatricians stand with trans and gender-diverse youth and their loved ones. You deserve supportive, evidence-based care, and you are not alone. 🏳️‍⚧️💗
Art by Transpainter

02/13/2026

Mark your calendars! 🎉

On April 25, 2026, we’re celebrating 25 years of patient partnerships. Join us at the Textile Arts Center from 5:00-9:00PM to honor the people who built and sustained this work, especially founding director Meg Gaines and our long-term volunteers.

02/01/2026

Health equity is shaped by systemic factors, historical inequities, and access to care, not individual choices alone. This Black History Month, we recognize the vital role advocacy plays in amplifying Black voices and advancing fairness in healthcare. At CPP, advocacy drives how we help patients and build more equitable, responsive systems. ❤️💛💚

SOURCES:
https://www.cdc.gov/health-disparities-hiv-std-tb-hepatitis/about/index.html
https://www.nationalacademies.org/publications/12875

01/07/2026

We encourage everyone to listen to the Larry Meiller Show that aired yesterday about the value of being an organ donor! We appreciate all that Drs. Toby Campbell and Nikole Neidlinger are doing to encourage people to consider this tremendous gift - https://www.wpr.org/shows/larry-meiller-show/how-to-become-an-organ-donor-2026-book-club-and-winter-tourism-in-wisconsin?fbclid=IwY2xjawPLZQ9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFaTDZQcjY0SXZxeHlxVGdlc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq1MRMYHwpXMRJFe6zBVbYN2CXlaMagleRGwSo8uzd4ZVzJno7ct3eBkq2E5_aem_8BuRPPvcs_TCDBUJ-pEgbA

Season 1 of Extraordinary Conversations shares real stories from families and medical teams navigating organ donation during life’s most critical moments. Hear firsthand how donation decisions are made, the impact on grieving families, and the lives saved through this powerful act of generosity.

12/17/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on what we’re most grateful for: the generosity that fuels our mission. Your donations help us reach more patients across Wisconsin, expand advocacy to rural communities, and provide students with transformative, real-world learning experiences.

If you’d like to support our work going into the new year, you can give on our website or at supportuw.org/giveto/CPP25. Thank you for making this impact possible.

11/27/2025

We want to express our gratitude to all of the people who make our work possible. For 25 years, your support has empowered students, advanced health advocacy, and helped patients navigate their care journeys. Thank you for being part of our community. 🧡💗🧡

11/08/2025

Come learn about the legal process of changing your name and gender marker and receive in-person help to complete the necessary paperwork. The first hour (5:00-6:00pm) will be a presentation on the process. The second hour (6:00-7:00pm) will be hands-on help filling out paperwork.

WHEN: 11/19/25 from 5:00-7:00PM
WHERE: Central Library, 3rd Floor (201 W Mifflin St)
WHO: CPP, QLaw, Trans Law Help

11/03/2025

How does hands-on experience shape future healthcare leaders? Hear from Aanika, a UW student who found empowerment and community through CPP’s Community Resource Navigator Program.

Read her full story at: https://patientpartnerships.wisc.edu/qa-with-former-student-resource-navigator-aanika-p/

10/28/2025

CPP Director Sarah Davis was awarded the 2025 Marygold Melli Award from the Legal Association for Women (LAW) for her commitment to health advocacy with CPP and championship of solutions for civil justice through co-founding and directing LIFT Wisconsin. Congratulations Sarah and thank you for your unwavering support of women in the legal field.

Sarah Davis, Director of Center for Patients Partnership, received the Marygold Melli Award from the Legal Association of Women (LAW) on September 25. This annual award celebrates an outstanding professional who has also contributed to …