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MCW Consortium on Public and Community Health Call for Nominations

On behalf of Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin (AHW), we invite you to submit nominations to fill a public member vacancy on the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Consortium on Public and Community Health in the category of community health advocate, defined by the Order of the Insurance Commissioner as:

A qualified, independent, representative from among the following:

1. an advocate concerning health issues of particular concern to a minority community;
2. an advocate concerning health issues of particular concern to women;
3. an advocate concerning health issues of particular concern to senior citizens;
4. an advocate concerning children’s health issues;
5. a representative of a non-profit or local government rural community health organization;
6. a representative of a non-profit or local governmental community health organization other than a rural community health organization.

The nomination deadline is August 16, 2010. 

Additional information regarding MCW Consortium responsibilities, nomination procedures and timelines can be found on the AHW website.

If you have questions, please contact Lisa Olson at lrolson@mcw.edu or (414) 955-5886.

State Releases 10-Year Health Plan

The plan calls for building disease and injury prevention into many different aspects of community life, including laws and policies, education, healthcare and even the physical layout of communities. It also stresses the need to eliminate disparities in health outcomes like infant mortality, provide fair access to conditions needed for good health, and emphasize lifelong prevention to achieve the highest quality of life at every age.

“Every one of us can find a way in this plan to help make our communities and state healthier,” said Seth Foldy, State Health Officer.

The plan emphasizes two big picture goals: eliminating persistent disparities in health outcomes based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic factors, sexual or gender orientation and disability; and focusing on quality of life for individuals throughout life both by increasing prevention efforts and providing good care for people with chronic disease and disabilities.

The plan sets out several major health improvement targets, including smoking prevention, lowering obesity rates, ensuring access to good nutrition and increasing exercise levels. The plan also emphasizes the need to improve systems that support health, such as research, health literacy, sustainable funding, partnerships and information systems. “Everyone -- public health departments, educators, health care providers, advocacy groups, employers, community coalitions and residents -- can use this plan to make progress on at least one of these important goals,” Foldy said.

More than 1,500 people statewide participated in the development of the plan, with implementation scheduled to begin this fall. Plan objectives will be integrated into the work of foundations, universities, state and local government agencies, private industries, healthcare organizations and many others.

The Wisconsin Legislature has required the development of a health improvement plan each decade, starting in 2000. For more information about the 2020 plan, visit http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/hw2020/. Click on “Entire Document” to access the plan.

	South Milwaukee's Jackie Ove, RN Named 2010 Health Officer of the Year
Jackie Ove, RN, the City of South Milwaukee’s Health Officer, is the recipient of recognition from the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards (WALHDAB). “We’re proud to recognize Jackie Ove as our 2010 Health Officer of the Year,” says WALHDAB president Faye Tetzloff. “Jackie’s demonstrated her prowess in both in prevention efforts and in dealing with terribly challenging emergency situations.” Ove has provided impressive leadership during her 12 year tenure with the Department, including: Patrick Cudahy Fire: Led efforts to pen a mass shelter for 300 people, many of whom had special needs. H1N1 Outbreak: Coordinated efforts with several organizations and city departments to successfully run mass vaccination clinics. Water Main Break: Organized and mobilized an Emergency Operations Center, including a mass drive through water bottle distribution to 1,800 families within three hours. In addition to taking charge during emergencies, Ove also contributes when times are less hectic. “She doesn’t hesitate to operate at the ground level, taking time to administer vaccinations, perform blood pressures and even help with head lice checks,” write members of the Milwaukee/Waukesha County Consortium for Emergency Public Health Preparedness and her Department’s staff, in their award nomination letter. Cause | Effect Public Health Student Recruitment Video THIS IS PUBLIC HEALTH TOOLKIT. Click here to view. Video to build awareness about careers and degree programs in public health by showcasing real people who use their degrees and experience to protect and promote the health of all.