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.
Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition to host HPV and Oral Health Summit
Do you know the links between oral health and HPV? If HPV infects ones mouth, it could increase the risk for both mouth and throat cancer. As a provider, things [...]
HealthCorps Blog: Choosing future career plans
Written by Vanessa Ramirez We have all had a moment where we have been asked what our future plans are, and it can be difficult to answer if you’re not [...]
A Time for Repurposing: Executive Director Karen Ordinans will retire after 18 years
From taking care of her siblings and playing with kids in her neighborhood, Karen Ordinans always knew that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of children. That [...]
HealthCorps Blog: Let it flow
Written by Vanessa Ramirez Vanessa Ramirez This month has been filled with a lot of action. For each project I’ve worked on, it’s been amazing to see each [...]
Wisconsin Infant Death Center Marks 40 Years
This year marks the 40th year of Wisconsin’s Infant Death Center (IDC). While infant death is a challenging topic to talk about, the subject is full of conversations that need [...]
HealthCorps Blog: Small details make a big difference
Written by Vanessa Ramirez I don’t think we notice how short the month of December is. It is a great time to learn about others and holiday traditions. The holiday [...]
Our Year in Review
While 2020 was filled with many unexpected events and an endless amount of uncertainties, the health care industry and health care heroes remained concrete, determined and ready to go. It [...]
Wisconsin Asthma Coalition partners with IPM Institute of North America
The Wisconsin Asthma Coalition (WAC) recently partnered with the IPM Institute of North America to train Milwaukee Public School District (MPS) staff on integrated pest management systems (IPM) to reduce [...]
HealtCorps Blog: Winds of change, virtual learning and skill development
Written by Vanessa Ramirez Vanessa Ramirez As we prepare to introduce the winter season, I like to use this time to reflect on what I’ve learned and how [...]
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 [...]
