Heard it through the GrapeVine...

Sue Ann Says Column
Upcoming Events
The Gathering  
Thurs, September 17, 2015
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ministry Saint Joseph's 
Hospital, Marshfield
Participant Counter

Our goal is to reach 750 participants in 2015.


 January through April we reached 550 women

(73% of our goal)
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June 18, 2015

 

Thank you for helping to make our First Annual GrapeVine Conference a success!  We are welcoming 37 new nurses to the program.

 

Thanks to all of you for your time, energy, and commitment to improving women's health in Wisconsin.
Thank you GrapeVine Nurses
Thank you GrapeVine Nurses!
GrapeVine Pride

 

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Program Updates
GrapeVine Sessions
 
In  April, 17 sessions were held reaching 207 women.  They were:
  • Dane County - Sue Richards (2), Stacy Schmitt
  • Dunn - Becky Kneer
  • Marquette - Ardyce McMillen
  • Milwaukee - Julia Means, Linda Radder (2), Lisa Neal, Marcia Isherwood (2), Notesong Thompson (2)
  • Portage - September Kozicki
  • Sauk - Lori Rudolph, Tammy Koenecke
  • Shawano - Sue Richards

Thank you for sharing this health information with others!

 

If you presented in May, please be sure to send in your paperwork so participants receive their follow-up surveys and so session information is available for future newsletters and reporting purposes.
Unit Updates
 
All units trained on at the conference are new/updated.
  • Bone Health
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breastfeeding Support (new)
  • Diabetes
  • Gynecological Cancer (new)
  • Oral Health

If you weren't able to attend, contact me for updated binders and information. Please do not use old materials dated prior to 2015.

Your Impact:

Healthy Changes Reported by Participants
04/10/15 - Healthy Aging Brain - Be more active! I also completed my "File of Life".

04/11/15 - Women and Heart Disease - Eating right, stay away from bad fat, exercise, walking, and drink plenty water. 

04/11/15 - Women and Heart Disease - Making better choices with my food selections. And finding time to start exercise.
Health Information

Did you sleep well last night? 

 

bed-breakfast-couple.jpgWe sleep everyday. But do you sleep well everyday? I don't, and I am not alone. In fact, sleep-related difficulties affect many people. Lack of sleep can affect the health of someone living with a chronic disease or mental health disorders. 

 

Check out this article to learn about ways to improve sleep quality throughout the lifespan. 
Health Observances
July Observances

Please see last month's newsletter for information on the following July observances or click on the links below:

green-field-header.jpg August Observances

Click on the observances to go to a website with more information.

  • Children's Eye Health and Safety Month - Most children have healthy eyes. But there are conditions that can threaten good vision. Be sure to schedule an eye exam before school starts. Read more about eye injuries and prevention here.

  • National Immunization Awareness Month - Immunizations help protect us against serious diseases. The United States Department of Health and Family Services has a toolkit that includes immunization schedules for all ages and materials to help promote the month.

  • Psoriasis Awareness Month - Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. It is the most common autoimmune disease in the country. Learn more about the disease here. 
Thank you for all you do for the GrapeVine Project. 
   
Sincerely,  
 
Nora Miller
Program Manager, EveryWoman's Journal/GrapeVine Project
Grants and Awards Coordinator
Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation | 800-448-5148 
2503 Todd Drive, Madison, WI 53713

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