Program Updates & Reminders |
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First Breath Cannabis Mini Module |
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The mini - module is intended for professionals who provide direct services to pregnant and postpartum people and have completed First Breath's Onboarding Training.
If you have not yet completed the training, please do so BEFORE you complete the mini-module.
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2023 First Breath Annual Report |
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First Breath's 2023 Annual Report is now available.
With your support, First Breath:
- Received 868 referrals for pregnant, postpartum, and caregiving people.
- Provided one-to-one services to 188 individuals.
- Completed 1,079 counseling sessions with participants.
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2023 First Breath Provider Survey Results
Thank you for completing the First Breath Provider survey! Your feedback makes First Breath stronger and more effective.
- 99% of providers feel comfortable referring clients to First Breath.
- 100% of providers felt First Breath materials and services are appropriate for the community and demographic they serve.
- Many providers shared how First Breath has been positive in their work.
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First Breath Spotlight: First Breath Program Graduate |
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"I decided once I was pregnant that I wanted to clean up my life for myself and my child. I was sober but still smoking when I found out I was pregnant and tried to quit but it was incredibly difficult. I then went to treatment and was referred to First Breath.
Once I was able to realize I had support it improved a lot. It helped knowing the lifelong effects it would have on me and my child. It also helped to identify triggers and what exactly about smoking was hard to quit. The first few days, even months, were somewhat difficult but I started noticing benefits right away. I felt better, I could smell better, taste better, I wasn’t as angry, and I just felt better about myself in general.
To all those trying to stop, it may seem impossible at first, but it’s worth it, it truly is. Knowing that it’s all worth it once you’ve stopped helped me, plus knowing what I was doing for myself and my child helped with every craving I had. The fact I knew I could change my child’s future health and mine made every difficult moment easier. Just keep trying. It’s always progress. And you are able to do it if you just believe and keep trying."
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Want to hear more First Breath participant stories?
Click the button to access more graduate stories.
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Ready to refer someone to
First Breath?
Click the button to begin a referral.
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Complete Our Online Training |
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We look forward to working with you to support pregnant and parenting people and to improve maternal and child health in Wisconsin.
If you have not already completed since July 2022, we are asking all First Breath sites & referring staff to complete this
1-hour training.
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Do you submit First Breath Referrals via Fax? Our fax number has recently changed.
Our FAX Number is 855.746.8502
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Thank you for your support and utilization of the First Breath program.
Below are reports reflecting First Breath data thus far in 2024 (1/1/2024-2/29/2024).
First Breath is now using data visualization to monitor program utilization and outcomes. Check it out below!
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Check in on First Breath's Monthly Dashboard! |
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Stay up to date with Monthly, Site-Specific Progress Reports! |
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Congratulations to the First Breath sites with the highest number of referrals for pregnant and postpartum people year-to-date:
- Ascension St. Joseph Women's Outpatient Center - 8
- United Healthcare Community Plan - 7
- Auora Medical Group - Marinette - 6
- Aspirus Stevens Point - 5
- Milwaukee Health Services, Inc - 5
- UW Health 20 S. Park Clinic - 5
- Aurora Health Center - Oshkosh - 4
- Beloit Health Systems - Beloit Clinic - 4
- UW Health Union Corners - 4
- Colombia St. Mary's OBGYN Residency Clinic Women's Hospital - 3
- Eau Claire City - County Health Department - 3
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Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit
The annual Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit will be held May 7-9, 2024. The event highlights prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery strategies related to opioids, stimulants, and trauma. All people with an interest in building healthy communities are invited to attend.
Continuing education units are available for people who attend the live event either in person or virtually.
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GrapeVine
Are you a Nurse or Certified Health Education Specialist? Are you passionate about sharing chronic disease prevention information with your Wisconsin community?
We invite you to become a GrapeVine Partner!
GrapeVine is a community-based chronic disease prevention program operated by the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation. It is dedicated to helping Wisconsin residents achieve their healthiest potential, at any age.
We partner with local health professionals (GrapeVine Partners) and connect directly with community members to share relevant, reliable, and accessible health information, support, and resources. GrapeVine Partners serve as volunteers of the Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation, though many incorporate education sessions into their job duties with the support of their employer.
For more information, please visit:
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Women's Health Webinar Series
Using virtual platforms, WWHF's GrapeVine Program is providing a Women's Health Webinar Series. Interested? See what sessions are coming up (below)!
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
1:30pm-2:30pm
Topic: Coping with Stress Through Journaling
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
2:00pm-3:00pm
Topic: Gynecologic Cancers: Going Public with Private Concerns
Monday, May 20, 2024
2:00pm-3:00pm
Topic: Bone Health: Healthy Bones, Healthy You
Monday, June 3, 2024
1:30pm-2:30pm
Topic: Better Brain Health
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
10:30am-11:30am
Topic: Mental Health: What if We Talked About it?
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First Breath is Wisconsin's program to help people make positive changes to their tobacco, alcohol, and other substance use during pregnancy & beyond.
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