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Dane County/South Central Wisconsin Healthwatch |
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Group Description |
The mission of the Dane County/south-central Wisconsin HealthWatch group is to advocate for
and with low-income families in south-central Wisconsin on issues relating to access and
quality of health care services, with a particular emphasis on Medicaid managed care.
HealthWatch activities include advocacy within the managed care industry, offering
recipient and provider education, and influencing the development of beneficial policy.
The group also supports the role of local health departments in monitoring and assuring access to care.
The group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month. For a more detailed description of the
Dane County/South Central Wisconsin HealthWatch group, click here.
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For more information about the Dane County HealthWatch group or to get involved,
contact Bobby Peterson at 608-261-6939 or bobbyp@safetyweb.org.
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Eau Claire County Healthwatch |
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Group Description |
Eau Claire County HealthWatch is a coalition of agencies that serve families and individuals needing
health services. The group meets bimonthly to network, gain knowledge of available resources through
presentations to the group, and choose projects that will enhance community awareness of health care issues.
Meetings are held the first Thursday of every other month in the cafeteria of Luther Hospital from 12:00-1:30.
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For more information about the Eau Claire County HealthWatch group or to get involved, contact:
Rochelle Haugen
Epilepsy Foundation
(715) 834-4455
rochelh@discover-net.net
Sara Ruckman
Epilepsy Foundation
(715) 834-4455
ruckmans@discover-net.net
Karla Hoefgen
Eau Claire City-County Health Department
(715) 839-4718
karla.hoefgen@co.eau-claire.wi.us
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Milwaukee County Healthwatch |
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Group Description |
Milwaukee County’s HealthWatch is a 10-year old coalition with a strong membership base
of advocates and providers. The group’s meetings serve as a reporting and information source
for its members and discuss issues such as transition in W2 agencies, the State budget, Food
Stamp changes, and immigrant T-19 issues. The group is also focusing on building a strong
relationship between Milwaukee County staff and the HealthWatch group.
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For more information about the Milwaukee County HealthWatch group or to get involved, contact Tracy Wymelenberg at 414.449.4777.
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Polk County Healthwatch |
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Group Description |
Polk County HealthWatch was formed in January of 2003 as a joint effort of ABC for Health, Inc.
and the Polk County Health Department. The Otto Bremer Foundation of St. Paul has provided
funding to staff the organization and day-to-day operations of this project. Access to
dental care was selected as the group's first priority, and a series of dental projects have
now been undertaken, including an Early Childhood Caries Prevention Project for Polk County's WIC children.
Polk HealthWatch is also developing a Mental Health Services Roadmap for publication, gathering
resources for potential development of a radiation therapy center in the county. The group is
considering possibilities for submitting an application for a federally supported community health center.
In September 2003, the group will begin a Community Health Needs Assessment in conjunction with the Health Department.
Representatives at meetings typically include staff from all three local medical centers, county
health and human services, Veterans Office, St. Croix Tribe, WIC, Head Start, CESA 11, the county
mental health services unit, and UW Extension.
Meetings are held at 10:45 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Polk County Health Department's
new offices in the Government Building Annex in Balsam Lake. Meetings end with a luncheon at noon.
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For more information about the Polk County HealthWatch group or to get involved,
contact Mike Rust at 715-485-8500 or miker@co.polk.wi.us.
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