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
Reaching your goals: What do Mr. Potato Head and oral health have in common? Quality improvement, of course! (& a great smile too!) #WOHC17
About the Infant Death Center
Check out this video about the Infant Death Center.
Managing asthma Q&A
Watch this new managing #asthma Q&A video with Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin's Kristen Grimes and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin's Dr. Asriani Chiu.
Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile
Seal of approval for the Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile Program video. Watch it now!
The Alliance 20-year anniversary video
Drum roll please: Journey House Drum Line. Thank you for entertaining our awesome partners. #Alliance20
Building and strengthening partnerships is key and happening now at our 20-year event. #Alliance20
Cue the music: Brookfield Central High School Jazz Combo. Thank you for entertaining our awesome partners. #Alliance20
We are Wisconsin’s voice for children’s health. We raise awareness, mobilize leaders, impact public health and implement programs proven to work. Our mission is to ensure Wisconsin children are healthy, safe and able to thrive.
