Wisconsin Public Health Association

11/14/2025

WPHA was able to be in attendance as an exhibitor at the Healthy Climate Wisconsin conference in De Pere today! Many of our members leading presentations and panels throughout the day and the weekend!

11/13/2025

New WPHA Member Benefit: Calling All Consultants
With opportunities for consulting contracts requested, we’re looking to connect skilled consultants with organizations ready to engage you by sharing what expertise you have. If you’re ready to promote your services and tap into new work, please take a moment to complete this quick form: Consultant Information Submission.

Once submitted, your profile will be available for members seeking to engage consultants. Whether you’re an independent consultant, part of a small firm, or just starting to expand your work — we want to help promote you and your expertise. We are also hoping to build a consultant network that reflects the diversity, talent, and innovation across our communities — ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be considered. We look forward to showcasing your expertise. In order to be promoted, you must be a WPHA member, as an individual or as the consulting agency.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVin67fcLquepwaVcvpP2ZeX5J7eOXAgG-PXYdDgVNzzPV4A/viewform

11/13/2025

11/13/2025

We need your help!

A newly proposed bill could create a major loophole in Wisconsin’s Smokefree Air Law — allowing bars across the state to permit indoor smoking once again. Under the proposal, bars that do not serve food could obtain a to***co retailer license, effectively sidestepping current smokefree protections and leaving little ability for enforcement.

Wisconsin’s Smokefree Law has protected the health of workers, patrons, and communities for more than a decade. We cannot afford to turn back the clock on clean indoor air.

If you value a healthy, smokefree Wisconsin, please take a moment to contact your State Senator and urge them to vote NO on this proposal:

https://fastdemocracy.com/campaigns/SDvUZlV67/Tobacco-Bar-Bill-Legislation--Senate

American Lung Association in Wisconsin American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Wisconsin - ACS CAN

11/11/2025

Don't miss out on WHPA's Community Whole Health Section Event happening tomorrow November 12th at 11am.

Join Natalie Bomstad, Executive Director of Wello, as she introduces Wello’s innovative approach to building a culture of health and well-being. Natalie will share how Wello advances their work within systems, leverages partnership work, and rethinks health through co-creation and equity-focused strategies. Through the co-creation of regenerative food systems, she will illustrate how Wello addresses foundational social factors and advances community-driven change. This session will offer insights into practical, collaborative models that promote whole health throughout communities.

Register here today! https://www.wpha.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1994091

11/08/2025

Next week!: Please join us for a WPHA Community Whole Health Section meeting on November 12th at 11 a.m.

Join WPHA's Community Whole Health Section for a session with Natalie Bomstad, Executive Director of Wello, as she introduces Wello’s innovative approach to building a culture of health and well-being. Natalie will share how Wello advances their work within systems, leverages partnership work, and rethinks health through co-creation and equity-focused strategies. Through the co-creation of regenerative food systems, she will illustrate how Wello addresses foundational social factors and advances community-driven change. This session will offer insights into practical, collaborative models that promote whole health throughout communities.

https://www.wpha.org/event/NovemberCWH

11/07/2025

We are excited to welcome the George IV Recovery Foundation to WPHA as an organizational member!

The George IV Recovery Fund provides rehabilitation assistance, harm reduction programming (Narcan Overdose Resource Kits), and drug education/prevention with our partner The Addiction Resource Council. We also work with the Wisconsin legislators and the Governor's Office to pass drug addiction legislation to save lives in Wisconsin.

To learn more about the Foundation please visit the site www.givrecoveryfund.org.

11/06/2025

The Great lakes coalition was strongly represented this week with great Affiliate Reps from around the Midwest! Thanks to Kristen for being our WI voice at American Public Health Association

Illinois Public Health Association Ohio Public Health Association Indiana Public Health Association Minnesota Public Health Association Michigan Public Health Association

11/04/2025

Great to have our WI reception in DC last night!! Only took a few pictures of our final attendees, and our hosts, President Elect Geeta and Affilate Rep Kristen, but a great time had by all. See you in San Antonio in 2026!

11/04/2025

Grateful for the Learning!
Had the opportunity to attend a powerful session on combating misinformation in public health. The discussion highlighted how false narratives erode trust and widen health inequities—and how we, as professionals, can respond with transparency, collaboration, and innovation!

de Beaumont Foundation Your Local Epidemiologist

11/03/2025

Learning from the Trust for America's Health and others around navigating public health practice in a new era, moderated by the fabulous Kaye Bender!

11/03/2025

Join us tonight in DC for heavy appetizers and networking! Stop in for a while or just to say hi - we hope to see you later!

https://www.wpha.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1997296