Welcome to UW CORE
ity, or UW CORE, is a campus-wide initiative focused on reproductive health research, healthcare access and delivery, policy evaluation, and communication to address critical needs in reproductive health and healthcare in Wisconsin. CORE is led by Director Jenny Higgins, PhD, MPH, Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Associate Director Amy Williamson, MPP, and a team of interdisciplinary researchers, trainees, and engagement and communications specialists.
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New CORE research on the impact of medication abortion care restrictions in Wisconsin
CORE investigators have published a brief summarizing interviews with Wisconsin healthcare professionals about their experience providing medication abortion care services and how current Wisconsin policies affect their patients and their work. Investigators found overwhelming evidence …
Higgins interviewed on Wide Awake in Wisconsin podcast
Jenny Higgins was recently interviewed for the Wide Awake in Wisconsin podcast hosted by the Wisconsin Alliance for Women’s Health’s Sara Finger. Jenny provides an overview of recent CORE research on the impact of policy …
Jenny Higgins receives Society of Family Planning Mentor Award
CORE Director Jenny Higgins, PhD, MPH, received the Society for Family Planning Mentor Award at the Society’s Annual Meeting on October 9, 2020. This award is for individuals or teams who have demonstrated dedication to …
Jenny Higgins publishes a new study on sexuality and contraceptive method selection
CORE Director Jenny Higgins, CORE Lab member Kelsey Wright, and colleagues at the University of Utah recently published an article examining whether sexuality-related factors (like impact on libido or impact on sexual interruption) are important …
CORE is hiring!
We are hiring two critical team members who will help build CORE and share their expertise in support of its mission. In keeping with CORE’s values, we are especially excited about candidates who represent the …
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