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SAVE THE DATES
In a few short months, the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation will be hosting two of its annual events, both free and open to the public.
Mark the dates on your calendar and plan to attend! More details regarding registration to come.
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2017 ANNUAL GATHERING
"Grandparents: A Key to Family Health"
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, WI
Since 2002, the Gathering has provided women an opportunity to meet friends, view exhibits, and access information and resources they need to be healthy. This year will explore how grandparents positively impact the health of all family members, especially children.
Presentations and exhibits to include:
- Maternal & Child Health Panel Discussion
- The Grandparent Connection: how grandparents improve family health, and how caring for grandchildren improves grandparent health.
- Grandparenting in 2017 - Unique Challenges of Raising a Child Today
- Bone Health for Young & Old
- The Latest and Greatest: Overview of the current recommendations for car seats, dietary practices, breastfeeding, postpartum depression, and more!
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2017 ANNUAL DIALOGUE
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
The Edgewater Hotel, Madison, WI
The Annual Dialogue is a moderated panel discussion with local and national leaders discussing complex issues related to the health of Wisconsin families. This year's discussion will focus on breast cancer.
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Third Annual GrapeVine Conference
Earlier this week, we hosted the Third Annual GrapeVine Conference at the Sheraton Madison Hotel. With more than 50 attendees and nearly 20 speakers, GrapeVine partners enjoyed two days packed with learning, networking, and fun! They were trained on three new units: Breast Cancer, Better Brain Health, and Self-Care, learned how to deliver health information via book club, and had access to statewide exhibitors and speakers.
We thank everyone who made the conference a success, and we are eager to see how our GrapeVine partners use the training and resources they received to reach women in their communities with health information.
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Increasing Multiple Sclerosis Awareness
In 2017, WWHF has increased efforts to promote multiple sclerosis (MS) awareness. Through different initiatives, we hope to educate about MS and its impact on women and also increase awareness and availability of MS resources and support. During the last couple of months, we:
- recorded our second MotherPod episode related to MS and motherhood,
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(left: talking about MS on the MotherPod with Cheryl Blaschuk, Medical College of Wisconsin; right: GrapeVine Conference participant visiting the MS Society exhibitor table) |
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Happy 20th Anniversary to the WWHF!
July 29th is the official anniversary date
of the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation's incorporation.
We are proud to have served Wisconsin women and their families for the past 20 years, and we are thankful for all the opportunities and partnerships we have to innovate, impact, and improve women's health!
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Take a look at some of our program events.
All are free and open to the public!
GrapeVine: Mental Health
August 16 @ 8:00 - 9:00 am
The Colonial Club Senior Activity Center, Sun Prairie, WI
GrapeVine: Heart Health
August 17 @ 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Town Bank, Darlington,
WI
EveryWoman's Journal Workshop
August 19 @ 9:30 - 11:30 am
St. Mary's Lutheran Church, Kenosha, WI
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Events Calendar
Interested in attending a WWHF
educational or social event?
Want to know what we're up to?
Visit our online Events Calendar!
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With your support, we reach over 5,000 women every year!
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Our programs are free and remain accessible to women and their families throughout the state because of your support. With your donation, you help us accomplish our mission to innovate, impact, and improve women's health.
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