- October 2, 2010
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October 2, 2010 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The events will introduce the Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families, an up to $10 million collaboration between the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and groups in Beloit, Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Racine.
The Wisconsin Partnership Program started the Initiative as part of a long-term commitment to investigate and address the high incidence of African-American infant mortality in the state. Wisconsin's infant mortality rate for African-Americans is the worst in the nation. A black child born in Wisconsin is three times more likely to die before his or her first birthday than a white child.
Groups in the four cities are enlisting community stakeholders, representing community groups, health care providers, educational institutions, and government health agencies, to tailor localized action plans that incorporate the best available evidence to improve birth outcomes. These plans will address three key domains: improving access to care, strengthening families and communities, and addressing social and economic inequities.
- October 1, 2010
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October 1, 2010 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The Special Legislative Study Committee charged with studying public health funding and health care access in Wisconsin is scheduled to meet October 1 at Marshfield Clinic. The meeting is Chaired by Representative Fred Kessler and Senator Luther Olson. The committee welcomes public testimony beginning at 11am. The committee's receive testimony from interested members of the public on potential solutions to the shortage of health care providers, particularly in rural areas and inner cities, and the adequacy of funding for public health. The committee has been directed to study possible state assistance to underserved areas and an expansion of Wisconsin's capacity for training family practice physicians and nurses, and additional funding sources for public health. Speakers are encouraged to bring to the committee's attention issues that could be addressed by the State Legislature. Additional information is available on-line. Persons attending the hearing should park in Lot B.
- September 30, 2010
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September 30, 2010 9:00 AM to October 1, 2010 3:00 PMThis Harvard program will help participants gain a more clear view of the fragment field of health and productivity management and impact costs, employee health and productivity, and clinical outcomes. Benefiting from Harvard's incisiveness and objectivity, participants will learn to structure company health benefits on academically and empirically sound practices enabling them to identify, characterize, and propagate efficient and effective health benefits programs within employment based health plans.
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September 30, 2010 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Wisconsin has a crisis when it comes to paying for schools. The fallout hurts children, teachers and our future. 4th Street Forum explores school tax fairness and high quality education. With guests Anneliese Dickman. MPTV Channel 10.1 Broadcast Dates: October 1 and 3, 2010.
- September 28, 2010
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September 28, 2010 1:00 PM to December 7, 2010 5:00 PM
The program brings together a cadre of people from throughout the community (individuals, nonprofits, educational institutions, government entities and businesses) who are dedicated to understanding and taking action around ending racism.
- September 23, 2010
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September 23, 2010 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
ALL members of the community are invited to attend and speak at this PUBLIC HEARING that will investigate the relationship between alcohol and other drug abuse
(AODA) and poverty.
- September 21, 2010
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September 21, 2010 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
By the end of the learning session, the participant will be able to:
Describe how Healthiest Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Public Health Nursing Model is relevant to public health nursing practice when addressing the culture of poverty.Identify one unique characteristic specific to the culture of poverty.Describe one strategy for incorporating advanced cultural competency skills related to poverty into practice.
- 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.
- 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.
