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Population Health and the RNC
The pandemic and who reacted better has been debate fodder for the campaigns of Donald Trump and Joe Biden already this election. The pandemic, preparing for the next one is just one of several key public health issues that America is dealing with. Opioids, obesity and nutrition are just a few others. And as the Republican National Convention 2024 begins, journalists from across the nation and the world will converge on Milwaukee, not only to cover the political spectacle but also to dig deeper on the key issues that may decide the election. To help visiting journalists navigate and understand the depth of Milwaukee's heritage and modern vibrancy, our MSOE experts are available to offer insights. Robin Gates is a nurse executive with a wide range of experience in community home, health and hospice, organ and tissue donation, managing primary care clinics, and clinical trials involving medical devices and pharmaceuticals. She has also worked as a nurse educator for health care organizations and higher education. . . . Robin Gates Assistant Professor, Nursing Expertise: Population health expert: understanding and addressing the diverse factors that influence health outcomes across different populations. View Profile “Leadership experience in various health care environments provides my ability to empower the next generations of nurses to understand the medical system for nursing practice wholistically,” said Gates. “Nurses are change agents. We are a pivotal part of a multidisciplinary team. I emphasize to nursing students their role in the community, corporations, hospitals, clinics, telehealth, home care and hospice, insurance, government and so on.” MSOE Online February 25, 2022 . . . For further information and to arrange interviews with our experts, please contact: JoEllen Burdue Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations Phone: (414) 839-0906 Email: burdue@msoe.edu . . . About Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Milwaukee School of Engineering is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. The independent, non-profit university has about 2,800 students and was founded in 1903. MSOE offers bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering, business and nursing. Faculty are student-focused experts who bring real-world experience into the classroom. This approach to learning makes students ready now as well as prepared for the future. Longstanding partnerships with business and industry leaders enable students to learn alongside professional mentors, and challenge them to go beyond what's possible. MSOE graduates are leaders of character, responsible professionals, passionate learners and value creators.
