News
We work to help all people who touch the lives of families and children. From educational support staff to medical professionals and everyone in between, our goal is to help all people stay up-to-date on the latest news and events affecting children’s health and well-being across Wisconsin. Use the categories along the right side to select an initiative of interest or scroll through our posts to read all Alliance news.
Celebrating progress in pediatric readiness across Wisconsin
Why pediatric readiness matters Every child deserves access to high-quality emergency care, no matter where they get treatment. Pediatric readiness means an emergency department (ED) is prepared to care [...]
PIER Forward: Wisconsin’s Commitment to Child Safety
Moving from review to action Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin (the Alliance) and the National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention hosted a virtual workshop called PIER Forward: Wisconsin’s [...]
Strengthening local partnerships to grow capacity and find delays early
Training that builds skills and confidence Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin (the Alliance) trains professionals across the state to use developmental screening tools. Developmental screening is a quick check [...]
National Child Health Day 2026: Wisconsin shows up #ForKidsHealth
On Oct. 5, Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin (the Alliance) brought together partners from across the state to celebrate National Child Health Day. And the energy was incredible! A [...]
The Alliance hosts Death Scene Investigation trainings across Wisconsin
When an infant or child dies unexpectedly, finding answers takes skill and deep empathy. To help standardize these sensitive investigations across Wisconsin, Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin (the Alliance) [...]
Building a more connected system for Wisconsin families
Our vision for a coordinated system Over the next few years, the Milwaukee FoodCare Coalition wants to become more coordinated and connected. We believe this will make it easier [...]
Wisconsin’s Strong Showing in the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment
Wisconsin emergency departments (EDs) have shown a strong commitment to improving care for children. In the 2026 National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Assessment, Wisconsin achieved an impressive 86% response [...]
Milestones matter: Advancing developmental monitoring in Women, Infants, and Children
Presenting and partnering at the national level In May, I was honored to present at the National Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Association Conference in Dallas, Texas. Our session, [...]
Introducing the Love My Air Wisconsin Story Map
This past April, we completed three years of funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This funding helped us build a network of low-cost air quality sensors in Milwaukee. [...]
From screening to support: How partnership is changing the path for Wisconsin kids
At Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin (the Alliance), partnership is the foundation of everything we do. One of our most meaningful collaborations is with Help Me Grow Wisconsin (HMG), [...]
E-bikes and e-scooters are everywhere: Here’s how to ride safely
Electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) can be a fun way to get around. But knowing the risks and safety tips before you ride can help prevent serious [...]
Study links community water fluoridation to better test scores in US students
A new study found that community water fluoridation is linked to better cognitive test scores in high school. The study included more than 58,000 students across 1,000 high schools [...]
