OCTOBER 2017
REMINDERS
As soon as you schedule a session, please submit it via the Session Scheduling Form on the Partner Resource Page . This allows us to add the session to our Events Calendar and provide you with the appropriate unit materials.
  • Please arrive at your session venues early to get set up and make sure the PowerPoint and any videos work. If your location has slow internet, it is a good idea to open video links ahead of time to let them buffer. Just minimize them until it's time to show them.

  • Post-session surveys are to be handed out by you and completed by the participant immediately AFTER the session. We suggest collecting the completed survey from each participant in exchange for the incentive.

  • Please be sure to send your paperwork (sign-in sheet, surveys, and session report) to WWHF within 2 weeks of your session.

  • Would you like to be featured in the next newsletter? Send your session stories and pictures to Nora at nmiller@wwhf.org. We'd love to share what you've been up to!
NEWS
Self-Care Session at The Gathering
On September 21st, WWHF hosted its annual Gathering event at Marshfield Clinic, which focused on the theme "Grandmas: A Key to Family Health." To close out the conference, we presented the GV Self-Care unit to remind grandparents that taking care of themselves first helps them be at their best for others. The 100+ attendees really enjoyed the session and provided very positive feedback:

"Great exercises - made me more aware of things."
"Love the workbook to help us in the year ahead."
"Very helpful - nice to see it all on paper."
Nominate a Champion in Women's Health
https://www.wwhf.org/champions/
The WWHF is seeking nominations for the 2018 Champions in Women's Health Awards.
 
DO YOU KNOW A CHAMPION?
  • An individual who has devoted their talents and career to improving the health of Wisconsin women.
  • Someone who demonstrates dedication to women's health through exemplary achievement in their area of expertise.
 
Complete details on our website ,  or submit your nomination with  this form .

Champions will be awarded at a special awards luncheon in their honor on  Sat., April 14, 2018.
 
Nomination Deadline: October 13, 2017 

2016 Wisconsin Domestic Violence Homicide Report
End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin recently released its annual domestic violence homicide report , which according to their Executive Director, allows us an opportunity to reflect "on the ways we can evaluate our communities' response to domestic violence." As a GrapeVine partner, you are making a difference by increasing awareness and providing education to your community. Consider October, which is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month , as an opportunity to present the GV Healthy Relationships session .

New Fact Sheet for Diabetes in Wisconsin
The Chronic Disease Prevention Program at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has released a new fact sheet with data on the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in Wisconsin adults as well as tips for preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes among high-risk adults. May contain some interesting facts to share during a GV session on Diabetes Prevention!


UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
October 18th - Annual Dialogue
The Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation's Annual Dialogue is a moderated panel discussion with local and national health experts discussing complex issues related to the health of Wisconsin families. Join us this year to discuss  "Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer."

The Dialogue is FREE and open to the public.  Registration  includes:
*Event attendance
*Complimentary breakfast buffet
*Exhibit fair

Registration and complete event details can be found on our website: http://www.wwhf.org/dialogue/

October 21st - Everyday Wellness: Empowering You
Marshfield Clinic is holding a free wellness event on Saturday, October 21st for anyone interested in healthy lifestyle management. Topics will include:

  • Oral health
  • Healthy Aging & Sexual Wellness
  • Cancer Risk
  • Yoga
  • Healthy Eating
 
Registration deadline is October 12th:
2017 OUTREACH PROGRESS
Jan - September: 1353 women served
2017 goal: 1500 women
The following community partners scheduled
sessions during the month of September:

Heidi Anderson
Carly Chicantek
Bob Gionet
Linda Guebert
Becky Hogan
Heather Heard
Dani Matthies
Sue Richards
Lori Rudolph

Thank you!
You are making a difference for Wisconsin families.
STAY CONNECTED

Nora Miller, Program Manager: nmiller@wwhf.org
WWHF Website: wwhf.org