Health Services

December 15, 2009
December 15, 2009 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
During public health emergencies and economically challenging times, community and faith-based organizations can play a critical role reaching out to those most-in-need, providing essential information and resources.  Your help is needed as we work together to ensure hard-to-reach populations receive H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccinations in the coming months, and/or access needed human services programs.As such, the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) invites you, and those you serve, to one of two regional conference calls on Dec. 15 and Jan. 11.
December 16, 2009
December 16, 2009 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
"Immunity, Stress, and Thought: The AntiCancer Mind", is the discussion topic. Based on the book AntiCancer: A New Way of Life by David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD, this event is one of a series of monthly supportive discussions for cancer survivors, their families and friends.
January 11, 2010
January 11, 2010 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
During public health emergencies and economically challenging times, community and faith-based organizations can play a critical role reaching out to those most-in-need, providing essential information and resources.  Your help is needed as we work together to ensure hard-to-reach populations receive H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccinations in the coming months, and/or access needed human services programs.As such, the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) invites you, and those you serve, to one of two regional conference calls on Dec. 15 or Jan. 11.
January 13, 2010
January 13, 2010 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Learn about financial tools like reverse mortgages as well as community resources for preventing and funding cancer care and other medical services from a panel of experts.   FREE LECTURE - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - Reservation required.  call 414-962-8201
February 7, 2010
February 7, 2010 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join forces and let us battle this epidemic.
February 9, 2010
February 9, 2010 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

The MCH Information Resource Center, funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is pleased to announce the next program in the DataSpeak Series: "Children's Emotional, Behavioral, and Developmental Well-being:  New Data and Tools for the Field."  This is a TELECONFERENCE.  Please register at website.

 

February 25, 2010
February 25, 2010 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
The Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model, first defined and proposed by Dr. Elliott Fisher and colleagues, entails holding a group of providers and hospitals responsible for the quality, total spending, and health outcomes of a population of Medicare beneficiaries.  ACOs represent a significant next phase in the ongoing effort to build appropriate financial incentives into the payment system and promote value in health care.  Dr. Fisher will discuss the principles and key design features of ACOs, the variety of organizational models, and the challenges and opportunities to implementing ACOs in Wisconsin and nationally.
February 27, 2010
February 27, 2010 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Conference objective is to help women of color in MILWAUKEE to develop a healthy lifestyle regimen while taking time for themselves.  Often, women take care of their husbands, children, pets, households and careers before they take time for themselves.  This must stop!!

March 3, 2010
March 3, 2010 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Most states have demonstrated elevated interest in the potential to expand the scope of practice for a wide variety of skilled health care professionals -- nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, dental hygienists, pharmacists, physical therapists, optometrists and others.  This briefing will examine: how other states have developed evidence-based processes for considering modifications of scopes of practice; and research regarding the impacts expanding scope of practice, including quality, patient safety, access to care, and cost containment.
March 12, 2010
March 12, 2010 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Dr Dennis Baumgardner will be presenting the Aurora Sinai Medical Center Department of Medicine Grand Rounds on "The Health of Milwaukee".  Breakfast will be available at 7:30am.
March 24, 2010
March 24, 2010 12:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Alexandra Adams MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Director of the ICTR Collaborative Center for Health Equity will speak about conducting community based research with diverse populations and recent initiatives to improve health equity in underserved communities of Wisconsin.
April 13, 2010
April 13, 2010 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Latin America Solidarity Committee and other groups are sponsoring this program to advance the discussion in this country about healthcare as a right, domestically and internationally, and the importance of preventive medicine if we are to solve our current crisis.
May 4, 2010
May 4, 2010

Our Address

Center for Urban Population Health 1020 North 12th Street, Suite 4180, Milwaukee, WI 53233 414-219-5100 (Phone) 414-219-6563 (Fax)

Our Partners

  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  • University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
  • Aurora Health Care