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Upcoming Events

Spring Gala

Saturday, May 9, 2015
8:00 pm - 12 midnight
State Capitol Rotunda
Madison, WI

GrapeVine Conference
Monday and Tuesday
June 1 and 2, 2015
Concourse Hotel, Madison
GVP trainings will be held at this event
More info to follow

The Gathering
Thurs, September 17, 2015
Time: TBD
Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield
Use of Information
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If only using part of the column, use the words "in part" after the word reprinted in the above sentence.
Participant Counter

Our goal was to reach 750 participants in 2014.

From January through November we reached 635 women (85% of our 2014 goal)

January 13, 2015

 

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday with family and friends. We have hit the ground running and are looking forward to working with all of you this year.
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Program Updates
GrapeVine Sessions
 
In November, 7 sessions were held reaching 70 women.
They were:
  • Dane County (2) - Sue Richards
  • Dodge County (2) - Pam Priewe (1) and Stacy Schmitt (1)
  • Green County - Vicki Evenson
  • Sauk - Lori Rudolph
  • Trempealeau - Jackie Tiller

Thank you for educating individuals in your communities!

 

If you presented in December, 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. See the GrapeVine project 2013 Annual Report.

Memorandum of Understanding

You will be receiving a mailing with your annual Memorandum of Understanding and Contact Information sheet in next 2 to 3 days. Please complete both items and return to the Foundation.  If you are unable to continue serving as a partner of the GrapeVine Project, please email Nora or call 800-448-5148, Ext. 103.

Participant Comments from November Sessions

 

What steps would you take to help someone showing signs of dementia?  

11/17/14 - Have them see a doctor, there are medications that might be helpful.

 

11/17/14 -  1. Physical exam by doctor. 2. Pursue doctors recommendations 3. Online research 4.Find local support/resources

 

If you learned something new, what was it?

11/19/14 - How music was good for people with dementia. One of my granddaughters wants to major in Music Therapy.

Awards and Scholarship
Honor and Awards

Champions in Women's Health 


The Champions in Women's Health Awards honor in individuals who have devoted themselves to improving the quality of life for women and families in their professional career.  

 

We are currently seeking nominations of women and men who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in one or more of the following areas:
  • Cancer
  • Osteoporosis
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Tobacco & Alcohol Cessation
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Rural Women's Health
  • Mental Illness
  • General Women's Health
For more information and to nominate a champion, please visit our website.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015

Faith Community Nurse Scholarship
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The 2105 Faith Community Nurse Scholarship Guidelines are now available on our websiteWe offer this scholarship to licensed registered nurses for advanced training to complete the Faith Community/Parish Nurse basic preparation program education.

 

Please forward this information to any nurses you know who may be interested in the program.  Questions can be directed to Nora Miller

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Health Information
Indoor Exercises You Can Do In Winter

 

The winter scenery in Wisconsin may be beautiful, but the snow, ice and cold temperatures may make it difficult to participate in outdoor activities (such as running, walking, hiking, baseball).  We can't stop winter, but there are some indoor exercises that can be done for free or little money.  It's as easy as 1, 2 3.

 

Do not forget talk to your health care provider before beginning any exercise program.  


Please view this article for some exercise options.
Health Observances

February Observances

 

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

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March Observances


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

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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