Heard it through the GrapeVine...

Sue Ann Says Column
Upcoming Events
Monday and Tuesday
June 1 and 2, 2015
Concourse Hotel, Madison
Registration is open!

The Gathering
Thurs, September 17, 2015
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield
Nurses Notes
From Health Aging Brain Session

"It was very helpful to have information regarding our local nursing home that does the Music and Memory Program, including the names of the contacts. I would encourage connecting with them if one is in your area!! "

-- Becky Kneer
Participant Counter

Our goal is to reach 750 participants in 2015.


 January through March we reached 343 women

(46% of our goal)
Use of Information
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May 19, 2015

 

The countdown continues...We are just 14 days from our first Annual GrapeVine Conference!

 

Things are really coming together and I am very excited.  I can't wait to see everyone!
Register Deadline: May 22nd
 
Checkout our conference website for updates, speaker information and the conference agenda.

 

Please email or call 800-448-5148, Ext. 103 if you have any questions.
Program Updates
GrapeVine Sessions
 
In  March, 11 sessions were held reaching 47 women.  They were:
  • Dane County - Adrienne Laravuso & Heather Crode
  • Dodge County  -  Carol Wehland
  • Green County  - Mary Kay Zemlicka & Kris Wisnefske

  • Ozaukee County- Charity Yoder & Jean Pirkey 

  • Milwaukee County (5) - Jean Pirkey
  • Sauk County (2)- Lori Rudolph

Thank you for sharing this health information with others!

 

If you presented in April, 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.

Participant Comments from March Sessions


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

03/02/15 - 1.Visit your doctor 2. Seek out legal experts (get affairs in order) 3. Get community help 4. Don't take personally

03/04/15 - Seek help early, stay calm. Try to be there for them as much as possible.

03/06/15 - Encourage them to have good nutrition, talk with their doctor and take walks with them. 

reminder
1. The Mental Health Unit was updated in 2014. Please be sure you are using the new PowerPoint. If you were unable to attend a training last year, you can expect a copy later this summer.

2. All unit surveys were updated in 2014. Please discard all previous versions and use the new ones. They are available on our website or you can  contact me  if you would like copies mailed to you.  We will post the new ones from the June training the week following the conference.
Health Information

June -- Men's Health Month

 

smiling-breakfast-man.jpgThe WWHF spends a lot time talking about women's health. However, because June is Men's Health Month, we wanted to share some information about them. 

 

The purpose of Men's Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. 

 

Please check the Screening Test Guidelines For Men to find out about important screening tests for them. These guidelines are recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. Be sure the boys and men in your life consult with their doctors to be certain to get the tests they need.

Allergy

 

colorful-tulip-field.jpgSpring is in the air. It's so beautiful. But to some people, spring means sneezing, coughing, itching...You're right, it's allergy season! 

 

An allergy is a reaction by our immune system to something that may not bother other people.

 

Please read this article to find more health information about how to reduce symptoms and live better.  
Health Observances
June Observances

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

cherry-blossom-banner.jpgJuly Observances

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

  • Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month - It is a common misconception that only "old" people are afflicted with arthritis. Nearly 300,000 children in America have been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis (JA), which can develop in children 16 or younger.
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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