"Innovate, impact, and improve women's health"
JUNE 2017
Calling All Nurses! FREE Training Conference in Madison!

The 3rd Annual GrapeVine Conference
July 24th & 25th
 Sheraton Madison Hotel
706 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53713



Are you a nurse interested in joining a supportive community of Wisconsin nurses? Would you like to earn Continuing Education Hours and attend a FREE nurses conference to learn how to present health education sessions in your community? Join the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation at the 2017 GrapeVine Annual Conference!

This is an opportunity for any nurse located in Wisconsin, who is willing to commit to sign up as a GrapeVine Partner and provide two, one-hour health education session in their communities per year.

Visit  the   GrapeVine Conference Webpage  for more information.

JUNE HIGHLIGHTS
GrapeVine Helps with Million Hearts® Initiative

(Picture from Milwaukee Session)
Throughout June, WWHF's GrapeVine program has been partnering with the Wisconsin Community Health Fund and Wisconsin Public Health Departments to share heart health information across the state.The goal is to increase cardiovascular disease prevention by reaching both rural and urban sites with our "Heart Health: Know Your Numbers" unit.

In total, we will have traveled to seven different counties, including Adams, Green, Iowa, LaFayette, MIlwaukee, Outagamie, and St, Croix, to share valuable heart health information with local residents. Below are comments from participants and what they have learned: 

"Your health begins with your efforts. Some health concerns are preventable." 

"Small lifestyle changes make a big difference."

"Prevention IS taking care of yourself."

First Breath Success Stories

First Breath Health Educators work incredibly hard to provide evidence-based cessation counseling to help pregnant women quit smoking. As a result, there are women and family members across Wisconsin who have successfully kicked the habit. By sharing their experiences, we hope to inspire others to quit smoking.

Please check out two of First Breath's newest success stories, and feel free to share with others!
 



Pam from La Crosse, WI


Health Tips for "Mom Brain"

To acknowledge Alzheimer's Awareness Month, we went back to the recording booth for Episode 7 of The MotherPod. This month featured Dr. Elizabeth Chapman, Clinical Assistant Professor in the UW Division of Geriatrics. The focus was brain health and important information that all mothers should know:
  • Most common myths about brain health and aging
  • Advice on reducing the risk of cognitive decline
  • Specific steps that Dr. Chapman has taken to protect her own brain health
(Kayla Thomas interviewing Dr. Chapman)

For these topics, and more, click here to tune into the latest episode of the MotherPod, and don't forget to subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.
UPCOMING EVENTS

YOU'RE INVITED!

In the coming weeks, there are multiple opportunities for the public to attend one of these FREE GrapeVine educational health sessions.

Thursday, June 29th @ 11:30 am - 1 pm
St. Croix Department of Health and Human Services, New Richmond, WI

July 11th @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
                 Waunakee School District Staff Wellness Clinic, Waunakee, WI

July 27th @ 11 am - 12 pm
Meriter Business Center, Madison, WI

Events Calendar

Interested in attending a WWHF 
educational or social event?
Want to know what we're up to?

Visit our online Events Calendar!

With your support, we reach over 5,000 women every year!

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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