We know you're busy, and we want to help! These quick links will connect you to the GrapeVine page on WWHF as well as bulletin board printables and a monthly observances calendar.
Happy New Year! Thanks for your help in reaching our 2016 goals. Now, it's time to focus on 2017. With that in mind, there are some program updates to be implemented, effective immediately. Other changes will be forthcoming, stay tuned.
1. Notify WWHF of your scheduled sessions
Please notify Nora of all scheduled sessions via
e-mail, phone (608-251-1675, ext 103), or click
here. Be ready to provide the date, time, place, topic and registration info. We will place this on our website's calendar of events and advertise if you'd like.
2. Survey changes
We are changing our evaluation process. We are no longer doing pre-session surveys. They will all be done
at the end of sessions. You will receive the new surveys when you notify us of your scheduled session. They will also be available on our website by the end of February.
Option for participants to take surveys on their phone also coming soon.
GRAPEVINE UPDATES
Getting to Know Dementia Patients
Research shows that quality of care increases and aggressive behavior decreases for long-term care patients whose caregivers are familiar with their life histories. The article below shows one journalist's commitment to creating personal profiles for dementia patients. Share with others!
Thank you to Joan Litwitz for sharing this interesting read!
The Teen Brain
The adolescent brain is an interested thing and goes through some big changes! Below is a link to an article on "The 6 Things to Know About the Teen Brain", or click here for the pdf version. Very interesting if you work with teens or just want to know what's going on up there!
With new technology comes new developments in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Check out this
article on cutting edge cancer information related to immunotherapy, personalized medicine, and drug-free options.
Badger Heart Promotion
We want to reach as many women as we can with the heart health information in our Badger Heart texting campaign.
Please continue to promote the service to women who may benefit from heart health support.
GrapeVine Business Cards
Don't forget to order your GrapeVine business cards. They're a great way to spread the word about GrapeVine and its sessions! Contact
Nora if interested.
UPCOMING EVENTS/WEBINARS
January 19th: Self-Care Webinar
Thursday, January 19th 1:00-2:30pm
" I Feel your Pain: The Downside of Being a Helper"
Dr. Ann Rolling, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
As caregivers, YOU are the tool used to help others. Experiencing burnout? This webinar will discuss self-care and becoming more resilient.
Can't attend? The webinar will be archived and available for future viewing.
Pilot Training for New Units
WWHF is hard at work developing revised and new units for the 2017 GrapeVine Conference. Topics in progress are:
- Healthy Aging Brain
- Breast Cancer
- Self-Care
In order to get feedback, we will be conducting a few pilots of each unit starting February. If you are interested in attending the pilot training for any of these topics, please contactNora.
2017 GrapeVine Conference
If you haven't done so, make plans to join us for the 2017 Annual GrapeVine Conference in Madison!
When: July 24-25, 2017
Where: Sheraton Madison Hotel
More details and registration information to come.
2016 OUTREACH
PROGRESS
YOU DID IT! CONGRATULATIONS!
Jan - Dec: 2190 women served
2016 goal: 1800 women
The following community partners completed 10 sessionsduring the month of December reaching 104 women:
Jennifer Athanas
Carly Chicantek
Marilyn Follen
Ashlee Franzen
Ardyce McMillen
Lindsay Schubert
Kate Pender
Sue Richards (3)
Cynthia Schoettler
Martha Simenstad
Thank you!
You are making a difference for Wisconsin families!
***Reminder: Please be sure to send your paperwork (sign-in sheet, surveys, and session report) to WWHF within 2 weeks of your session, so information can be entered and follow-up contacts made. Thank you.
