Wisconsin Public Health Association

06/03/2026

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is hosting an online information session for their Master of Public Health (MPH) program on June 9, 2026 at Noon (CT).

This 100% online graduate program is designed for working professionals and offers:

- 100% online delivery—balance work and school without pausing your career
- The same affordable tuition for all students, regardless of location
- Applied, real-world learning tailored to professional goals
- Scholarships & financial aid for eligible students

Interested individuals can learn more and register here: uwlax.edu/academics/grad/master-of-public-health-online/information-session

Experience the power of a UWL education through high-impact learning and life-long friendships, all while surrounded by the epic beauty of La Crosse. Follow your path. We’ll show you the way.

06/03/2026

New opportunity posted on the WPHA Career Center!

Rock County Public Health is seeking a Health Officer/Director to lead public health efforts and make a lasting impact in the community.

Explore the position and apply by June 19, 2026:
https://www.wpha.org/networking/

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Peggy and Debra on receiving the most votes in the poster session judging! Their poster was recognized for excellence in presenter clarity and confidence, content quality, and visual clarity and design.

Our virtual poster gallery is now open! Visit www.wpha.org/page/2026posters to explore the outstanding work and research happening within the state of Wisconsin.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

The 2026 awards were presented to the recipients at the Annual Public Health Conference Awards Ceremony. Thank you to everyone who was able to join.

We also asked recipients a few questions to help get to know them better, and we're excited to share their responses. Learn more about the award recipients here: https://www.wpha.org/page/2026Awards

05/27/2026

WPHA regularly receives requests or recommendations for consulting support, and our Consultant Directory helps connect organizations with the expertise of WPHA members.

Looking for a consultant or specialized expertise? Explore the directory here: https://www.wpha.org/page/ConsultantDirectory

Are you a WPHA member and available for consulting opportunities or new contracts? Submit the form to be added to the directory!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVin67fcLquepwaVcvpP2ZeX5J7eOXAgG-PXYdDgVNzzPV4A/viewform?usp=dialog

05/22/2026

Join us in celebrating our Public Health Nurse, Emilie Marx, as the 2026 Wisconsin Public Health Association's New Public Health Nurse of the Year!

Emilie brings passion and integrity to her role. She approaches community work with curiosity, respect, and a genuine desire to improve the health of Outagamie County's population. It is demonstrated by the work she did in building regional partnerships and her dedication to strengthening her professional competencies, which illustrate the qualities of a nurse who is not only committed to excellence in practice but also invested in the long-term future of public health.

We are so grateful at Outagamie County Public Health to have Emilie on our team and look forward to seeing what she accomplishes for our community!

05/22/2026

A quick shift from the conference to join us for a webinar next week, featuring Dr. Kee Chan! This webinar offering is free for all!

Design Thinking in Public Health: Co-Create Solutions for Inclusive Environments

This session equips participants with design thinking tools to understand stakeholder needs, define the right problem, and prototype inclusive solutions that fit real-world constraints.

Participants will be able to:

Use empathy-based tools to understand needs and barriers across diverse stakeholders (community members, staff, partners) in a system thinking framework (i.e. community-, state-, and global level impact)

Create an actionable “How might we…?” problem statement that avoids deficit framing and supports inclusive practice.

Prototype a feasible improvement (service, workflow, communication, policy, or program component) and identify early signals of success, including equity measures.

https://www.wpha.org/event/May2026RacialEquity