University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: equity

Spotlight on La Crosse County Health Department

Learn more about La Crosse County Health Department’s (LCHD) new and innovative way to respond to housing complaints. A dual-response between environmental sanitarians and social workers allows a person-centered approach for resolving challenges. The approach blends the housing assessment with immediate linkages to resources, problem-solving, and coordinated follow-up. The LCHD team talks through the process of creating …

Spotlight on Greendale Public Health Department

Greendale Public Health Department staff highlight how intentionally considered use of students and volunteers can expand agency capacity without additional funding.

Wisconsin Discusses: Public Health Accreditation Board – Session 1

The first session of a three-part series on Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) frameworks and why they are essential for building resilient, equitable public health systems.
Presentation recording and slides, key takeaways, and resource links

Systems Thinking in Public Health

An introduction to systems thinking, a problem-solving approach that focuses on examining the interconnectedness of a system’s components.
Presentation recording and slides, key takeaways handout, resource links

Using Deliberative Inquiry to Strengthen Your CHA/CHIP

UW Extension staff introduce deliberative inquiry and share their work supporting community engagement within the CHA/CHIP process.
Presentation recording and slides, key takeaways handout

Spotlight on Portage County and Wood County Collaboration

Perspectives from health departments that worked together to create a broader impact.
Event summary, key takeaways

Wisconsin Discusses: Narratives for Health

Past NFH participants share how they have begun implementing transformative narrative into their work.
Webinar presentation slides, resource links

Spotlight on Wood County Health Department

Niki Lucht shares how the department implements transformative narratives as part of their change strategy.
Webinar presentation slides, resource links

Using a New Model to Explore Health and Equity in Your Community

A presentation on using the new UW Population Health Institute Model of Health in your work.
Presentation recording and slides, related resources and websites

Governmental Public Health and Community Partners Working Together to Advance Health Equity

A presentation on self-interest, power building, and the core principles of community engagement.
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