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.
Strengthening our network: Updates from successful statewide trainings
Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin’s (the Alliance) injury prevention and death review initiative brought together dedicated professionals statewide for critical training opportunities that are making a real difference in [...]
Prioritizing our youngest patients: The critical role of pediatric disaster preparedness
Emergency care providers must be ready for any medical crisis. This commitment to readiness extends to all patients, but it's especially vital when it comes to our one of [...]
The power of partnerships
The Milwaukee Health Care Partnership (MHCP) hosted the MHCP Showcase and Social on May 29 at the Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Water Tower Commons. As part of the partnership, [...]
Wisconsin’s first dental therapist brings increased access to oral health care
The team at Shawano Family Dentistry is reshaping access to dental care. Nicole Mathew, MDT, RDH Wisconsin's first licensed dental therapist, is working with Rebecca Stevens, DDS to address [...]
Growing developmental monitoring in Wisconsin
Wisconsin chosen as supported state I am excited to share that Wisconsin has been selected as a supported state for the 2025 Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) [...]
Plan your year with Keeping Kids Alive: Training opportunities for 2025
The Keeping Kids Alive in Wisconsin team is excited to announce a dynamic year of training opportunities designed to support professionals in child death review (CDR), fetal and infant [...]
A winter community gathering
At the end of February, the FoodCare Coalition hosted a community gathering and conversation – it was the next step following a set of three Data Chats last fall. [...]
Why every emergency department and prehospital agency needs a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator
Why are Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators so important? When a child experiences a medical emergency, every second counts. Children have unique physiological needs and require specialized care. That's where [...]
Accurate pediatric weights: A lifesaver in emergency situations
In pediatric emergency care, accurate weight is paramount. Medications are often dosed based on a child's weight in kilograms (Kg). Even small errors can have significant consequences. While obtaining [...]
Stock Albuterol Star: Dena Saleh at Hayat Pharmacy
On March 22, 2024, Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 914 (now 2023 Wisconsin Act 195). This bill allows schools to adopt a plan for the management of students [...]
Highlights from the 2024 Injury Free Coalition for Kids Conference
Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin’s (the Alliance) injury prevention and death review initiative had the opportunity to attend and present at the 2024 Injury Free Coalition for Kids Conference [...]
Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile celebrates 25 years!
The Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile (SAS) program is beginning it's 25th school year of providing preventative dental services to children of all ages statewide. In 2023, the program provided care to [...]
