PHIG Spotlight: Portage County and Wood County Collaboration

With local and tribal public health departments regularly asked to do more work with limited resources, there is value in highlighting examples of successful cross-county collaboration — particularly initiatives that demonstrate how shared processes or pooled resources can benefit communities across county borders. The August Spotlight will highlight initiatives where two county health departments worked together — whether by scaling an idea or sharing resources — to create a broader impact in Wisconsin public health.

Speakers

• Gary Garske, Portage County Division of Public Health
• Kristie Egge, Wood County Health Department

The PHIG Spotlight Series offers a space for public health departments to share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and implementation insights through virtual presentations and collaborative discussions.

Interested in having your organization’s work featured in a future Spotlight? Email learning@pophealth.wisc.edu.