- September 16, 2009
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September 16, 2009 10:00 AM to 4:00 PMPlease plan to join interested colleagues in developing strategies and an action plan to improve the oral health of all Wisconsin Head Start children and families.
- September 29, 2009
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September 29, 2009 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMLegislation currently before Congress would expand federal funding for early childhood interventions - specifically voluntary home visitation programs that support pregnant women and families with newborns and preschool-aged children. Already a strong body of evidence exists that demonstrates the effectiveness of several program models, all of which aim to help families keep their young children safe and guide their healthy development.
- October 7, 2009
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October 7, 2009 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMPlease join us for this initial informative meeting to position Milwaukee for the receipt of funds to improve birth outcomes and address African American health disparities. Please send this invitation far and wide. We need all sectors represented including but not limited to consumers, health, social services, education, business, labor, transportation, corrections, finance, housing, etc.
- October 8, 2009
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October 8, 2009 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- October 15, 2009
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October 15, 2009 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMThe Milwaukee Healthy Beginnings Project (MHBP), a program of The Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, Inc. (BHCW) cordially invites you to a community health forum addressing the needs of parents and their infants.
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October 15, 2009 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMIs there a winning formula for urban school districts? If so, will Milwaukee figure it out? The knowns and unknowns of educational achievement.
- October 22, 2009
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October 22, 2009 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- November 11, 2009
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November 11, 2009 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMThe Center for AIDS Intervention and Research (CAIR)'s Developmental Core is pleased to announce two upcoming CAIR Conferences. These conferences will be presented by one of our current NRSA Postdoctoral Fellows--Michelle Broaddus--prior to her venturing onto the job market.
- November 17, 2009
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November 17, 2009 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
The March of Dimes, in partnership with Aurora Sinai, is pleased to offer all health care professionals this unique opportunity to attend a seminar featuring Dr. Mason, Program Director of the OB/GYN Residency at Aurora Sinai Medical Center.
- November 23, 2009
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November 23, 2009 9:30 AM to 12:30 PMUpdates on Social marketing campaignEvidence-based practicesAction learning collaborative on racism and fatherhoodWisconsin Partnership Program’s Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families
- December 28, 2009
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December 28, 2009 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMThe City of Milwaukee Health Department is pleased to announce the launch of a new and exciting city-wide safe sleep campaign to prevent infant death in our city. Please join us for the kick-off event and unveiling of a provocative advertisement to remind residents that the safest place for a baby to sleep is on their backs, in their own crib or bassinet, with no pillows, bumper pads, blankets, or toys. Milwaukee’s 2008 Infant Mortality data will also be released.
- 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 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 10, 2010
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February 10, 2010 11:30 AM to 12:30 PMVisit the website to confirm meeting time and location and to view the meeting agenda.
- April 1, 2010
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April 1, 2010 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMJoin the National Fatherhood Leaders Group (NFLG) for this important and informative Webinar featuring Senior White House Staff Joshua DuBois and Martha Coven. They will be presenting President Obama's Fatherhood and Healthy Families agenda.
- 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 14, 2010
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April 14, 2010 11:30 AM to 1:30 PMVisit the website to confirm meeting time and location and to view the meeting agenda.
- April 24, 2010
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April 24, 2010 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMThe March of Dimes March for Babies raises money to support programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies.
- May 3, 2010
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May 3, 2010 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMPresented by Emily Nowak, PhD, Assisatnt Professor, St. Catherine University, Henrietta Schmoll School of Health, College of Nursing, St. Paul, MN.
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May 3, 2010 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMThe goal of the Summit is to present national, state and local data on the relationship between unsafe sleep and infant death, and to build consensus around the need for a consistent message on safe sleep from the community. MHD is inviting the leaders of our city's major healthcare institutions, legislators, business leaders, local community and faith-based leaders, social workers and health care providers, to address this critical public health emergency.
- 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 3, 2010
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June 3, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMReleased in 2008, the Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children and Adolescents, Third Edition, provides detailed information on well-child care for health care practitioners. This text is considered the gold standard for pediatric care. Wisconsin is providing a series of live webcasts jointly sponsored by the American Academy in Pediatrics and the state Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health, Family Health Section. These webcasts will focus on the needs of public health nurses and each will feature a specific Bright Futures theme during 2010.
- June 4, 2010
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June 4, 2010 1:15 PM to 2:15 PMThis week, two more infants have died while sleeping in unsafe environments. Please join us today for the launch of another hard-hitting campaign to prevent further infant deaths in our city. Your presence will show unity around the idea that we as a community are dedicated to taking action, because too many babies are dying tragic and unnecessary deaths.
- June 5, 2010
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June 5, 2010 1:00 PM to 3:30 PMThe Milwaukee Partnership Consortium for Responsible Fatherhood is pleased to announce Le Roy Butler, Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer and Lambeau Leap Inventor, will be the keynote speaker. An anticipated 400 fathers and children will be attending this event.
- June 9, 2010
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June 9, 2010 11:30 AM to 1:30 PMVisit the website to confirm meeting time and location and to view the meeting agenda.
- June 17, 2010
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June 17, 2010 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMAs a result of this webcast, participants will be able to understand the history of US efforts to reduce infant mortality, describe some advances and successes in reducing infant mortality, learn about current/emerging science, research and vision for the future, and describe the role of local and health departments and other community organizations in infant mortality reduction programs.
- June 22, 2010
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June 22, 2010 11:30 AM to 3:00 PMIn partnership with Penfield Children's Center please join us ot launch "Step Up Milwaukee!: and create a community action plan to help support Early Childhood Learning in Milwaukee.
- June 26, 2010
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June 26, 2010 10:00 AM to 3:30 PMSponsored by the Milwaukee Fatherhood Collaborative, Parklawn YMCA and Wisconsin Donor Network , the I’m a Teenage Father; What Happens Now; A teenage and young father and family symposium focusing on providing opportunities for discussion and resources for teenage and young fathers and their circles of support.
- July 13, 2010
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July 13, 2010 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMCommon Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr., Alderman Willie Wade, and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker will hold a press conference on Tuesday, July 13 at 11:00 am to launch another forceful campaign to prevent babies from dying in unsafe sleep environments.
- July 15, 2010
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July 15, 2010 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMA free informational session that will be presented by the City of Milwaukee Health Department.
- July 30, 2010
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July 30, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
The meeting will be held at UW-Milwaukee and via webinar. Please RSVP by July 27, 2010 to Curtis Marshall or Brenda Bell-White.
- August 11, 2010
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August 11, 2010 11:30 AM to 1:30 PMVisit the website to confirm meeting time and location and to view the meeting agenda.
- September 9, 2010
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September 9, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMReleased in 2008, the Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children and Adolescents, Third Edition, provides detailed information on well-child care for health care practitioners. This text is considered the gold standard for pediatric care. Wisconsin is providing a series of live webcasts jointly sponsored by the American Academy in Pediatrics and the state Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health, Family Health Section. These webcasts will focus on the needs of public health nurses and each will feature a specific Bright Futures theme during 2010.
- September 15, 2010
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September 15, 2010 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM
Please join the Fatherhood Webcast: Best Practices. In this webinar, you'll learn about the best practices for programs in the fatherhood field by looking at model policies, procedures, and more. Join us for a webinar filled with practical ideas and strategies.
- 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.
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September 16, 2010 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
The forum focuses on the special needs of late preterm infants, their parents, and those who care for them. The forum also looks beyond immediate care to prevention and early intervention strategies.
- October 13, 2010
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October 13, 2010 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Visit the website to confirm meeting time and location and to view the meeting agenda.
- October 14, 2010
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October 14, 2010 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
For all of those interested in developing a Community Action Plan to close the Black-White Gap in Birth Outcomes in Milwaukee.
- October 23, 2010
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October 23, 2010 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
The summit is the premier advocacy event hosted by Aurora Family Services focused on broadening the community's understanding of what racism is, what actions we can take to improve race relations, and what impact this environment has on families - regardless of their socio-economic background.
- December 8, 2010
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December 8, 2010 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Visit the website to confirm meeting time and location and to view the meeting agenda.
