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Partners in Giving Campaign - Wear your Jeans!Partners in Giving kicks off this week: This year’s Partners in Giving campaign runs Oct. 12-Dec. 1. The 2026 workplace giving campaign theme is “Cultivate Community.” State,
UW and UW Health employees in Dane County join together to raise money in support of more than 500 charities making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, locally and globally. Back by popular demand, the annual SMPH Pet Costume Contest will return and accept photo submissions of your pet dressed in disguise from Oct. 12-Nov. 2. Voting will take place Nov. 2-8, with a winner announced by Nov. 16. Stay tuned for details on how to submit.
Wear jeans once a week between the dates of Oct 12 to Dec 1st! Suggested donations: $5 for one day; $25 to wear jeans one day a week between the dates of Oct 12 through Dec 1st Blackout dates are Oct 26, Nov 13, and Nov 18.
Partners in Giving Campaign - Pizza Party!
Partners in Giving kicks off this week: This year’s Partners in Giving campaign runs Oct. 12-Dec. 1. The 2026 workplace giving campaign theme is “Cultivate Community.” State, UW and UW Health employees in Dane County join together to raise money in support of more than 500 charities making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, locally and globally. Back by popular demand, the annual SMPH Pet Costume Contest will return and accept photo submissions of your pet dressed in disguise from Oct. 12-Nov. 2. Voting will take place Nov. 2-8, with a winner announced by Nov. 16. Stay tuned for details on how to submit.
Please join us in the Javid Room for a pizza party November 4th from 12-2pm to support Partners in Giving! $5 suggested donation.
Safe Computing when Traveling Abroad
Safe computing when traveling abroad is important for data security. Visit UW-Madison's Information Technology website to learn best practices for being prepared and what you should do during your stay as well as upon your return.
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Message from the Chairman
Welcome to the website for the University of Wisconsin Department of Neurological Surgery. In this website you will learn about our department, which is dedicated to providing the very best clinical neurosurgical care for the many disorders of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system, as well as the blood vessels which support them. You will learn about our work on disorders such as:
- brain tumors
- stroke
- brain hemorrhages from aneurysms (congenital or acquired abnormalities)
- spinal cord injuries or degenerations of the spinal and peripheral nerve disorders
- pediatric and congenital disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems
- degenerative disorders of the brain and spine
Mission Statement
The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Wisconsin provides outstanding care and treatment for patients with brain, spine, and peripheral nerve diseases, disorders, and injuries; advances neuroscience knowledge through basic and clinical research; and trains students, residents, and fellows.
