- December 15, 2009
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December 15, 2009 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMDuring 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
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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 1, 2010
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January 1, 2010 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- January 11, 2010
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January 11, 2010 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMDuring 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
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January 13, 2010 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMLearn 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
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February 7, 2010 12:00 PM to 5:00 PMJoin forces and let us battle this epidemic.
- February 9, 2010
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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
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February 25, 2010 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMThe 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
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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
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March 3, 2010 8:30 AM to 11:00 AMMost 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
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March 12, 2010 8:00 AM to 9:00 AMDr 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
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March 24, 2010 12:00 AM to 1:00 PMAlexandra 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 6, 2010
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April 6, 2010 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMMark your calendars for a free and unique learning and networking opportunity. This Public Health Week event will include a screening of PLACE MATTERS followed by a discussion featuring live questions from participants at each site and answers from a panel of public health and healthcare professionals, community advocates and one of the Mom's featured in the documentary. Please see flyer for Simulcast Locations: UW-Madison, UW-LaCrosse, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point, Milwaukee, Green Bay.
- April 12, 2010
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April 12, 2010 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMDr. Castillo will be arriving on campus at noon on April 12 and available for classes and informal interactions with students and faculty throughout the day until his evening talk. Dr. Luther Castillo is a young Garifuna doctor and community organizer who is the founder and director of the hospital that bears the name "For the Health of Our People" ("Luaga Hatuadi Wadehuno" in the Garifuna language). The hospital and clinic is dedicated to providing the most important health services to the indigenous communities isolated on the Atlantic Coast. Read the information on the website before he comes to campus. http://mediccglobal.wordpress.com
- April 13, 2010
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April 13, 2010 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThe 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.
- April 29, 2010
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April 29, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMDietician, Robin Leonhardt will be discussing the importance of eating healthy and nutrition in relation ot arthritis. To register, please call 920-459-4636 or visit www.stnicholashospital.org
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April 29, 2010 12:30 PM to 2:30 PMThere are many different forms of arthritis and since flare-ups are unpredictable, it is hard to know when the next one is going to happen. Chiropractor, Janette Daley will be leading the discussion on how chiropractic adjustments can play an important role in managing arthritis. Please call (414) 425-9101 to register.
- May 3, 2010
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May 3, 2010 10:00 AM to May 4, 2010 12:00 AMPhysical Therapist, Amy Parry, will be discussing how to manage arthritis by presenting information about the role of body weight, nutrition, exercise, and quality of life. Learn more about arthritis and techniques to better control and manage arthritis. To register, please call 414-289-9600 ext. 358
- May 4, 2010
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May 4, 2010 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMLearn more about arthritis and techniques to better control and manage arthritis. To register, please call 414-263-2255.
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- May 5, 2010
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May 5, 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMWith 28 million Americans affected by osteoporosis, something needs to be done to help with this debilitating disease. The beginning stages of osteoporosis can be unknown, since there are no symptoms, Dietitian, Kate Pollack, will be leading the discussion on how important nutrition is in relation to osteoporosis. Please call to register 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666.
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May 5, 2010 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMOccuptional Therapist, Rosemary Schrauth, will be offering tips and techniques for protecting joints while performing everyday tasks in the garden, the kitchen and throughout the home. There are many items on the market today that help with arthritis and Rosemary will help decide which tools are right for you. To register, please call 920-876-4050 or visit www.cedarlanding.org
- May 6, 2010
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May 6, 2010 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMAn estimated 27 percent of Wisconsin's adult popultaion (1.1 million) has some form of arthritis. Unfortunately, there is no cure for arthritis, but treatment can help significantly. Physical Therapist, Mike Edwards will discuss the best treatment options for arthritis. Please call to register 414-425-5600
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May 6, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMOrthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Craig Lyon, will be explaining different treatment methods in managing joint pain. Please call to register, 262-248-6211 or 800-242-9945.
- May 7, 2010
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May 7, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMAn estimated 27 percent of Wisconsin's adult population (1.1 million) has some form of arthritis. Rheumatologist, Dr. Douglas Hempel will discuss the prevalence, treatment, symptoms, and other topics related to osteoarthritis. Please call to register 262-789-1699.
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May 7, 2010 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMThe Arthritis Foundation offers programs and educational seminars to help those in Wisconsin manage the many challenges of arthritis. Rheumatologist, Dr. Ekatrina Soforo will be discussing many topics covering arthritis. Please call to register 414-489-4137.
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May 7, 2010 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMOrthopaedic Surgion, Dr William Lutes, will be explaining different treatment methods in managing knee and hip arthritis. Dr. William Lutes will be emphasizing education in surgical and nonsurgical options for arthritis. Please call to register 262-605-6646.
- May 10, 2010
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May 10, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PMPhysical Therapist, Amy Parry, will be discussing how to manage arthritis by presenting information about the role of body weight, nutrition, exercise, and quality of life. Learn more about arthritis and techniques to better control and manage arthritis. Please call to register 414-351-0505.
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May 10, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMLearn more about arthritis and techniques to better control and manage arthritis. Please call to register 414-224-9700.
- May 12, 2010
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May 12, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMLearn more about arthritis and techniques to better control and manage arthritis. Dr Ramona Raya and Amy Kozicki will be discussing how exercise plays an important role in managing arthritis. Please call to register 414-977-5000.
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May 12, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMAn estimated 27 percent of Wisconsin's adult population (1.1 million) has some form of arthritis. Rheumatologist, Dr Douglas Hempel will discuss the prevalence, treatment, symptoms, and other topics related to osteoarthritis. Please call to register 262-679-0888
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May 12, 2010 9:30 AM to 11:30 AMPhysical Therapist, Mike Edwards, will be discussing how to manage arthritis by presenting information about the role of body weight, nutrition, exercise, and quality of life. Learn more about practical self-management techniques to better control and manage arthritis. Please call to register 414-329-3866.
- May 13, 2010
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May 13, 2010 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMThere are many different forms of arthritis and since flare-ups are unpredictable, it is hard to know when the next one is going to happen. Rheumatologist, Dr Satish Lahiri and Doctor in Physical Therapy, Suzanne Kletch will be leading the discussion on how arthritis affects the bones and joints, along with diagnosing correctly. Please call to register 414-425-8214 or 888-863-5502.
- May 20, 2010
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May 20, 2010 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMFirst Topic Speaker: Master Physical therapist - Patrick Barron, Second Topic Speaker: Fitness Director - Phyllis Hanson, Third Topic Speaker: PhD Psychotherapist - Dr William Schacht. To reconize May as National Arthritis Month, The Arthritis Foundation-Wisconsin chapter and Innovative Health & Fitness are offering free educational arthritis programs on several topics relating to arthritis. Please call to register 414-529-9900.
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May 20, 2010 10:30 AM to 12:30 PMAn estimated 27 percent of Wisconsin's adult population (1.1 million) has some form of arthritis. Arthritis Foundation's Health Promotion Coordinator, Maureen Blattner will discuss the prevalence, treatment, symptoms, and other topics related to osteoarthritis. Please call to register 414-527-0990.
- May 21, 2010
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May 21, 2010 12:30 PM to 2:30 PMAn estimated 27 percent of Wisconsin's adult population (1.1 million) has some form of arthritis. Prevalence, treatment, symptoms, and other topics related to osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis will be discussed. Please call to register 414-571-9622.
- May 23, 2010
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May 23, 2010 12:00 PM to 6:00 PMFREE HIV Health Fair, take a non-blood HIV test, get a meal, get entered to win door prizes, and get your HIV result in less than 30 minutes. FREE H1N1 vaccination and other health info. All donations are tax deductible. "He who does not know he has a disease, can not be cured!" ...African Proverb
- May 25, 2010
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May 25, 2010 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMThere are many different forms of arthritis and since flare-ups are unpredictable, it is hard to know when the next one will happen. The Arthritis Foundation's Health Promotion Coordinator, Amy Kozicki, will be leading the discussion about physical activity and how it is a great approach at treating arthritis. Please call to register 414-357-5105.
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May 25, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PMThere are many different forms of arthritis and since flare-ups are unpredictable, it is hard to know when the next one is going to happen. Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr Jeffrey Larson will be leading the discussion on how moving can play an important role in managing arthritis, along with different treatment options. Please call to register 262-354-1376.
- May 26, 2010
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May 26, 2010 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMDietitian, Andrea Scholler and Master in Physical therapy, Julie Berkopec will be discussing the importance of eating healthy and exercising in relation to arthritis. Please call to register 414-425-8214 or 888-863-5502
- May 27, 2010
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May 27, 2010 1:30 PM to 3:30 PMOccupational therapist, Ken Schiller will be leading the discussion on how moving can play an important role in managing arthritis. Please call to register 414-607-4186.
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May 27, 2010 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMOrthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Jacqueline Mlsna will be leading the discussion about surgery and how it can help arthritis. Arthritis is usually a chronic condition that could lead to disability. One of the options to help manage the pain and lessen arthritis problems is through surgery. Please call to register 888-994-3286.
- June 2, 2010
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June 2, 2010 7:45 AM to 3:30 PMThis year's conference will provide an opportunity for community members to learn and dialogue about important challenges in public health in greater Milwaukee.
- June 9, 2010
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June 9, 2010 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMOrthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Joel Wallskog will be explaining treatment options for joint replacement surgery. Please call to register 414-425-8214 or 888-863-5502.
- June 14, 2010
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June 14, 2010 9:00 AM to June 18, 2010 4:00 PMThe UW Collaborative Center for Health Equity is committed to increasing the number of minority investigators who are successful in both academic appointments and independent funding through the NIH and other federal agencies. As part of this ongoing work, we are excited to announce our first Health Equity Leadership Institute, to be held June 14-18 on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Institute is being offered in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh's Research Center of Excellence on Minority Health Disparities.
- August 18, 2010
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August 18, 2010 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Learn about:
• Benefits of Early Detection
• Tips on Reducing Breast Cancer Risk
• Information on Screening Resources
- September 16, 2010
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September 16, 2010 5:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Bob Werner: Co-founder, Becky Werner Meningitis Foundation
·Meningitis: A Parent's Perspective - Learn from a parent's perspective why meningococcal vaccination is so important for the pre-adolescent, adolescent, and college-age populations.
William Atkinson, MD, MPH: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
·Immunization Overview: A National Perspective - Find out about the latest developments in vaccine technology, immunization issues, and new recommendations.
Registration and payment deadline for the Immunization Symposium is Thursday, September 9th, 2010.
- October 14, 2010
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October 14, 2010 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Featuring Dr. Rafael Campo, Associate Professor of Medicine, harvard Medical School. Hosted in the MCW HRC Auditorium. Sponsored by the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities.
All events are free to the public. Registration is required for some events.
- October 26, 2010
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October 26, 2010 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Hosted at the Italian Conference Center, Milwaukee. Sponsored by Healthier Wisconsin Partnership Program in Conjunction with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin.
All events are free to the public. Registration is required for some events.
