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.
What You Need to Know: The flu, flu shot and asthma
The fall and winter seasons bring with them a third, unwanted partner: flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 2019-2020 flu season had: 24,000-62,000 [...]
Wisconsin Asthma Coalition Releases 2021-2025 Wisconsin Asthma Plan
The Wisconsin Asthma Coalition (WAC) recently released the 2021-2025 Wisconsin Asthma Plan. The plan consists of Wisconsin-specific resources, statistics, goals and more to help reduce asthma disparities in the state. [...]
Asthma Resources: Allergy & Asthma Network provides access to lower-priced medications
WHO: School nurses and health staff, children with asthma, families WHAT: The Allergy & Asthma Network has several ways to support you in accessing lower priced medications, such as stock [...]
HealthCorps Blog: Vibrant October at the Alliance
Written by Vanessa Ramirez Vanessa Ramirez It’s been about a month since I’ve joined Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin. This month has gone by fast, but I’ve been [...]
Promoting Healthy Futures: Wisconsin Medical Home partners with CPCP for early identification
Early recognition, detection and intervention of mental health concerns and developmental delays in young children are key to a healthy future. Children receiving care within a medical home have improved health [...]
Keeping Kids Alive Conference Update
The Keeping Kids Alive in Wisconsin annual conference was planned for November and was moved to a virtual format earlier this year. However, Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin recognizes that [...]
HealthCorps Blog: How I landed in public health
Written by Vanessa Ramirez When I was in high school I was fascinated with the idea of having a career in medicine. My dream career was to be pediatric emergency [...]
COVID-19 and Back to School: A message from the Wisconsin Asthma Coalition
School boards, government officials and families are weighing many variables on how children and staff can safely return to school this fall during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we keep the [...]
Register Now: Wisconsin Oral Health Conference goes virtual for the first time
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many people apart due to the need to social distance, but the Wisconsin Oral Health Conference is bringing people back together. Join the Wisconsin Oral [...]
Comfort for Children: How pediatric comfort kits help kids in emergency situations
Emergency situations are traumatizing for adults, but the impact that they have on children can carry lifelong implications as they are still growing and developing. Situations where trauma is present [...]
Breathe at Ease: Kenosha students learn in asthma-friendly environments thanks to staff dedication
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of children’s lives, especially when it comes to education. Classes have gone virtual and students are learning from home. Adjusting to a new normal is [...]
Advocating for Asthma: Get to know Cristine Rameker, our Wisconsin Asthma Coalition Partner
Name, Title and Organization: Cristine Rameker, MPH; Asthma Program Manager; Wisconsin Department of Health Services Years in this role: 14 years I chose to advocate for children’s health because…. Asthma [...]
