Your story is powerful and EMSC wants to amplify your voice! The new Family Advisory Network (FAN) Story Database launched as a repository for family stories. Please consider sharing a story about your experiences in a pediatric emergency situation. http://ow.ly/mVQn50HiRSB
Welcome to our FAN Story Database. We are so grateful that you are willing to share your stories with us. The purpose of this story database is to collect FAN stories for the purposes of networking and to provide a family perspective to specific EIIC initiatives. Stories entered into the database wi...
The EMSC 2021 All-Grantee Meeting recordings and poster hall are now available. Check out the link and get a refresher or catch up on sessions you may have missed. http://ow.ly/gs6f50HcCbL
The mission of the EIIC is to minimize morbidity and mortality of acutely ill and injured children across the EMS for children continuum.
The cold air, holiday decorations, and stress can all trigger asthma attacks. Watch out for these and other stealthy seasonal triggers: http://ow.ly/SZ3m50HcBY4
AAAAI experts offer tips for avoiding asthma attacks and allergic reactions during the winter holidays
Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin had the privilege of being involved in a two-part virtual webinar series that explores the complexities Milwaukee faces regarding lead exposure, testing, abatement, possible solutions, and the impact of COVID-19. Please view Session 1 of the webinar series at the link below, and watch for the link to Session 2 to come soon! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJl4lZSvFBc
Community and Clinical Solutions to Lead Virtual Webinar #1 hosted on 12/2/2021A two-part virtual webinar series that explores the complexities Milwaukee fac...
If you are a parent with a child that has a disability or special health care need, your thoughts and experiences can help other parents in a similar situation.
If you are a parent with a child that has a disability or special health care need, your thoughts and experiences can help other parents in a similar situation.
December is national toy safety month! During the holiday season kids may receive some new toys, and it is important to make sure that they are safe to play with.
Consider your child’s age and skill level when buying a toy or game. Read the instructions and warning labels to make sure it’s just right for your child.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. An annual influenza vaccine, given in the fall, now is recommended for nearly everyone over the age of 6 months, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
12/07/2021
Milwaukee is the biggest city in Wisconsin, and there are so many activities to do with your family!
Wisconsin EMSC would like to sincerely thank all emergency departments who participated in the National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) assessment this summer. We know that hospital staff have been under tremendous pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic and you are being pulled in multiple directions. We appreciate the efforts of all assessment participants; without this data collected, pediatric quality improvement and outcomes-based research would be severely hampered.
Wisconsin EMSC would like to sincerely thank all emergency departments who participated in the National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) assessment this summer. We know that hospital staff have been under tremendous pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic and you are being pulled in multiple directions. We appreciate the efforts of all assessment participants; without this data collected, pediatric quality improvement and outcomes-based research would be severely hampered.
We work toward advancing pediatric health in Wisconsin through our six initiatives: asthma, emergency care, injury prevention, grief and bereavement, medical home and oral health.
Brrrr, it's cold but the sun is out and kids want to play! Check out these tips from Nationwide Children's Hospital to learn about frostbite prevention, symptoms and care tips.
Frostbite is damage to the skin and underlying tissues caused by the cold. It occurs most often on small, exposed areas of the body such as the hands and fingers, feet and toes, and the ears, nose and cheeks.
People with asthma are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications like asthma attacks or pneumonia, even if their asthma is mild or their symptoms are well-controlled by medication. Get a flu shot to protect yourself and your community.
Food accounts for over half of choking episodes in children. With Thanksgiving coming up, now is the time to start thinking about prevention to keep young children safe and healthy.
Choking is usually caused by food, toys, and other small objects that can get stuck in a child's windpipe. Read about how to protect kids from choking hazards.
11/23/2021
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In response to the #Waukesha tragedy, the NCTSN has a resource to help caregivers talk with children about what happened while they also get support themselves: https://bit.ly/3DKxRVg. Additional resources can be found here: https://bit.ly/3CUdIet
/PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) urges everyone to be safe this holiday season. A few safety tips will go a long way toward...
The American Cancer Society is encouraging people who smoke to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking with The Great American Smokeout.
Today the country's top Injury and Violence Prevention Organizations are joining forces for the annual National Injury Prevention Day to raise awareness about the burden of injuries and violence.
At noon central, everyone is invited to take part in a live conversation by using #BeInjuryFree.
On Thursday, November 18, 2021, Injury Free Coalition for Kids and its national partners will mark National Injury Prevention Day to raise awareness about the significance of injury and to advocate for prevention.
People with asthma are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications like asthma attacks or pneumonia, even if their asthma is mild or their symptoms are well-controlled by medication. Get a flu shot to protect yourself and your community from flu. #asthmaawareness
Wisconsin is one of four Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) State Partnership Programs who recently received additional funding under the new Health Resources and Services Administration’s EMSC State Partnership Rural Expansion Program Grant.
Wisconsin EMSC will establish a voluntary hospital recognition program for pediatric medical emergencies and collaborate with statewide partners and staff at rural critical access hospitals to develop criteria for a hospital recognition program. Learn more about the proposal here: http://ow.ly/4pkQ50GKJkr
11/08/2021
Wisconsin Department of Health Services recently announced that children 5-11 years old are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.
The vaccine is comprised of doses, 21 days apart and are safe for children.
The Alliance is excited to join 40 other organizations to work toward advancing pediatric health in Wisconsin through encouraging investing in various prevention programs and services available to families.
With this, we strive to make a difference for kids health. #SupportWIFamilies
The Alliance is excited to join 40 other organizations to work toward advancing pediatric health in Wisconsin through encouraging investing in various prevention programs and services available to families.
With this, we strive to make a difference for kids health. #SupportWIFamilies
11/01/2021
Are you concerned about pollution, health equity, climate change and poverty impacts in your community? Make your voice heard by sharing your stories and experiences at virtual public listening sessions on Nov. 2, 4 & 6.
Your input will guide the design of an online mapping tool that combines data to identify community investment needs. Learn more and register at http://ow.ly/vK8e50GBbGp
Are you concerned about pollution, health equity, climate change and poverty impacts in your community? Make your voice heard by sharing your stories and experiences at virtual public listening sessions on Nov. 2, 4 & 6.
Your input will guide the design of an online mapping tool that combines data to identify community investment needs. Learn more and register at http://ow.ly/vK8e50GBbGp
Calling all EMS Providers! Join WI EMSC at the Midwest Pre-Hospital Pediatric Champion and Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) Symposium on Nov. 3 & 4 for FREE pediatric education.
Topics include, respiratory emergencies, autism spectrum disorder, pediatric safe transport & more! Learn more and register here: http://ow.ly/Q7XV50GAsPz
Five Midwest states are hosting a Pre-Hospital Pediatric Champion and Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) Symposium in November, and you are invited to join and share the invitation with others.
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Have you heard?👂🏼👀 The Wisconsin Oral Health Conference is going virtual!
🦷Join the Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition on September 29 and 30 for this year’s conference themed Oral Health Progress Through Policy.🦷
Thank you to WOHC steering committee members Elizabeth Sheehan, Tina Sopiwnik and Tena Springer for helping us spread the word!🤩🥳
Register here: https://bit.ly/32apCjJ #OralHealth #WOHC
Conferences may look👀 and sound👂🏼 different during a pandemic, but they are still bringing us together!
🦷Join the Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition on September 29 and 30 for their FREE annual conference, themed Oral Health Progress Through Policy.🦷
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/32apCjJ
Nearly one in five Wisconsin children have a special health care need.
As a provider or a parent, do you need help finding your way through the systems of support? Wisconsin has five Regional Centers dedicated to supporting families with children and youth with special health care needs and the providers who serve them. Their services are free and confidential.
Find out which region you are in from the map below, and learn more at: http://ow.ly/9Zdv50yswGb
Happy National Children’s Dental Health Month from Jenna and Dana! Did you know that more than half of children experience dental disease by age 9?
To help lower this statistic, dental hygienists in Wisconsin can now work in settings such as a doctors office. This means that your child can also receive care from a hygienist when visiting their doctor!🏩🦷
Visit https://bit.ly/2SftHOU to learn more about what we do!
Rachael and Rosie are celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month! Did you know that Community Water Fluoridation started 75 years ago?🚰🚰
Fluoridated water helps keep your teeth healthy and strong and reduces cavities by nearly 25% in adults and children. Preventing cavities also saves money!
Visit https://bit.ly/2Sl427v to learn more!🦷
Happy Children’s National Dental Health month from Matt! Dental sealants prevent 80% of cavities in back teeth, which is where 9 in 10 cavities occur.
The Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile program started in 2000 and more than 30,000 children received dental sealants through the program in the 2018-19 school year.
Visit https://bit.ly/2RWBMsH to learn more about Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile!🦷😁
The Alliance is Amazing!
With seven key initiatives, it can be hard to understand everything the Alliance does #ForKidsHealth. Hear some of our kids explain our work. ⭐#Alliance25
We had a great time at Wisconsin Hospital Association's Advocacy Day! Thank you to former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson, Senator Howard Marklein, Wisconsin State Representative John Nygren, Evan Goyke and Governor Tony Evers for discussing health care in Wisconsin. #WHAAdvocacyDay
Oral Health For Expecting Moms
Not only is dental care during pregnancy safe, it’s important for the health of mom and baby! Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month by sharing with a mom you know. Learn more at: http://bit.ly/2Hcf10C #WIoralhealth
Our staff led an energizing planning session to develop new ideas for the statewide Wisconsin Asthma Coalition. Learn how you can get involved in this important work: https://www.chawisconsin.org/wac/ #WIasthma
Head Start Steps for Toothbrushing at the Table
Good oral health has a positive impact on a child's ability to learn and grow. Watch this great video from Head Start to learn how you can teach toothbrushing in child care programs. Help prevent dental disease and give kids a skill that lasts a lifetime! #WIoralhealth
We’ve had an inspiring and enlightening evening with author and journalist Mary Otto. #WIoralhealth
Dr. Bob Russell is giving a powerful presentation on medical dental integration #WIoralhealth
Meet Safety Sam! We’re learning about the importance of #ATVsafety initiatives from Play For Kate and Indiana Department of Natural Resources
At Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin, we work to ensure children are healthy, safe and able to thrive. Our initiatives focus on children’s asthma, early literacy, emergency care, grief and bereavement, injury prevention and death review, medical homes, and oral health.
Collaboration
We build and lead coalitions. We bring together diverse groups of people and organizations to make a difference.
Advocacy
We advocate for quality services and access for all children. Along with our partners, we work to reduce health disparities, raise awareness, influence policy and promote action on important issues.
Mobilization
We mobilize leaders and people around our key initiatives. We implement effective programs and policies and build capacity with our partners to drive change.
Support
We provide education, training and support for health professionals and families in our community. We ensure anyone working with families is equipped to help Wisconsin children.
KCHC is proud to bring back Seal-A-Smile to 18 Kenosha Unified School District schools this academic year. Seal-A-Smile is a children’s oral health prevention program sponsored by the Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin that provides oral health assessments, dental sealants, and fluoride applications to teeth, from kindergarten through fifth grade – all at no cost to families.
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This gift idea is a rhyming verse picture book that includes a zany collection of stories fun to read or listen to with diverse characters that will charm children and adults alike, combining the quirky humor with illustrations and the sentimental-silly for the perfect balance. With catchy vivid rhymes and engaging language, readers of all ages are sure to stay entertained from start to finish.
Whatchamacallit
On Halloween
Sugar Rock Monster
Thankful in The Wood
Boops Thanksgiving Poem
Chef Tyty
My Cookie
Little Specs Christmas
Josh’s House
Yo
Voice of Art
At The End Of Fisherman's Wharf
Maiya & Akaiya’s Lemon Creations
The Weird Neighbors
Ladybug
The Big Lug
Big Fred
Absurd Bad Word
Mud Sliding
Saint Patrick’s Day Party
Oh Great Mofro
Above The Green Grass
Bee in The Tree
Fathers Day in Timbuktu
A Boopadoodle Do or Two
#DYK? You can sign up your child for quality, school-based preventive dental care for FREE! That's right, the Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile Program is available through Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin . All you have to do is fill out the online consent form and your child can receive an oral exam, oral hygiene education, and cavity-preventing dental sealants in their school so you don't have to travel or take off work for an appointment! Watch the video to see how it works! #DentalyHygieneMonth
Fine the online consent form here: shorturl.at/biqOS
WisMed joined with Wisconsin pediatricians and others to outline recommendations to maximize student and school staff COVID-19 safety during the 2021-22 school year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QclZpYB9PPM5WUKs28EuyRLZJDkNaMRQ/view
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Food is Health! Friedens is proud to partner with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Children's Wisconsin and Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin on a pilot project to link health systems and community-based organizations to refer more food insecure members of our community to resources like Friedens. We are excited to "close the loop" and get more Milwaukee families nourished.
The #wipublichealth2021 conference could not be possible without these great supporters, and our wonderful attendees, presenters, committee, and more! We couldn't say this more, and we hope you felt it this week! #ThankYouPublicHealth
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What a great honor to be selected as the 2021 Pediatric Champions of the Year by the Wisconsin EMS for Children Program! Thank you Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin.
Thank you Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin for the referrals this week. 💔
We’re so grateful that these families can get tangible tools on their hands to work on their grief.
If you or someone you know wants to know more about the Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin and the Infant Death Center:
We strongly recommend going to for a list of other helpful tools and support groups near you!
https://www.chawisconsin.org/
Energy drinks, no matter how popular, are never safe for kids. When kids consume energy drinks they are at risk of increased heart rate and blood pressure and possibly seizures.
Check out this list of healthy kid beverages to encourage instead: http://ow.ly/kfHq50E3Dso
Thanks to our partners with Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin
A few new #publichealth jobs added to the WPHA Career Center! If you are looking for a change in 2021, check them out!
Oral Health Project Manager Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin
Preparedness & Emergency Health Care Epidemiologist - Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Trauma Registry Data Manager - WI DHS
Lead-Safe Homes Program manager - WI DHS
Communicable Disease Division Manager - Eau Claire City-County Health Department
Community Health Promotion Division Manager - Eau Claire City-County HD
To***co Cessation Coordinator - UW Health
Health Officer/Public Health Supervisor - Buffalo County Health and Human Services
PHALD-Clinical Labs & PHALD-Environmental Labs - City of Milwaukee Health Department
Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist - City of Milwaukee HD
Bioinformatician - City of Milwaukee HD
WIC Nutritionist - Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Nurse - Walworth County HHS
Manager, Population Health Care Model Development - UW Health
Health Educator Associate - Marshfield Clinic
State Health Officer/Administrator - WI DHS
Don't see your job posted?? Reach out to the WPHA Office, or consider becoming an Organizational Member for complementary job postings! #PublicHealthCareers
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10 years & 10 days ago, Reach Out and Read Wisconsin was launched, as part of Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin who nurtured incredible growth & quality in our work across that time, for which we're so deeply grateful.
Now, as of tomorrow, we're officially part of Reach Out and Read as we "fly the coop" and "go off to college", so to speak. We're still right here in Wisconsin, same staff, same work, same mission — just with a different home.
Here's to the next ten years and ten days…and beyond!
❤️👧Monday, October 5 was 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆!🧒🏾❤️
We all have the power to improve the health and well being of our children. 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚?
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