Wisconsin Women's Health Foundation

If you’re pregnant, you may be eligible for health coverage through the BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program. The program provides comprehensive healthcare coverage to expectant mothers, ensuring access to prenatal care, maternity services, and more.

To learn more about BadgerCare Plus Prenatal Program and to learn how to apply, visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/badgercareplus/prenatal-plan/index.htm

Check out July's newsletter 👉🏽👉🏿👉 https://conta.cc/4br5USo

Congrats to First Breath's 2-year expansion anniversary. fresh new look/name coming for Children's Mental and Behavioral Health Resource Navigator tool and more! ✨

🌟 Monday Motivation: Empower Your Health!
Happy Monday! Let's kickstart the week with a reminder that taking small steps today can lead to big health benefits tomorrow. We believe in the power of prevention and the incredible impact it can have on our lives. 💪🏼💪🏻💪🏾

🔹 Stay Active: Even a short walk can boost your mood and energy levels. Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. 🚶🏾‍♀️🚶‍♀️
🔹 Eat Well: 🍓Nourish your body with a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Healthy choices today set the foundation for a healthier tomorrow.
🔹 Regular Check-Ups: Schedule regular health screenings. Early detection is key to prevention and maintaining good health. 🩺
🔹 Mental Wellness: Take time for yourself to relax and de-stress. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

Remember, you have the power to shape your health journey. Let's make this week great by focusing on prevention and taking proactive steps toward a healthier you!

"Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, is harmful to people and pets. Before getting in the water, always look at the water around you and don't get in the water if you see blue-green algae." Learn more in link below!

Red, white, and…blue-green algae? Don’t spoil your holiday fun with the wrong kind of algae! Learn how to tell the difference between non-harmful true algae and toxin-producing blue-green algae: https://tinyurl.com/ytmzbxa5

Different generations in communities may face unique mental health challenges, but all age groups have unique wisdom to share. 💕Learn more about sharing generational wisdom at https://mhanational.org/bipoc-generational-wisdom

🎉Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors! 🎉

We are grateful to our amazing sponsors for their support at our upcoming golf outing. Their generosity is making a tremendous difference, supporting our mission of improving women's health across Wisconsin.

Thank you for making a positive impact in the lives of so many women and families. We can't wait to see our sponsors and golf teams at the event! 👏🏿👏🏽👏

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Celebrating 30 Years - ABC for Health! 🎉
A big shout out to ABC for Health, Inc., which is celebrating 30 years of promoting health equity and social justice! Some of our Well Badger team members were able to attend ABC for Health, Inc. 's Open House and join in the celebration this week.👏🏽👏🏾👏🏻

Since 1994, ABC for Health has been a source of hope, providing legal advocacy and health benefits counseling to over 72,500 clients and their families. Their dedication to helping those affected by health disparities due to income, race or poverty to connect to health care coverage and services in Wisconsin is inspiring.

As a Wisconsin-based nonprofit public interest law firm, ABC for Health works tirelessly to ensure children and families have access to the health care and coverage they need and deserve. Their mission aligns perfectly with our goals, and we are proud to call them our partners.

Here's to 30 years of incredible work and many more years of making a difference together! 🎉

✨ Learn more about ABC for Health: https://www.safetyweb.org/

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more about BIPOC mental health at 👉🏿👉🏼👉👉🏽👉🏻 mhanational.org/july

✔The first step in navigating your wellness journey is to check in on yourself. Take a free test at >>>> mhascreening.org

BIPOC Mental Health Month July was designated as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008 to bring awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face in regard to mental illness in the United States (US).

🧠💕Mental Health Matters!
Join us on July 10 for GrapeVine's health webinar:
Mental Health: What We Talked About It?

This session will cover:
• Mental health as an important part of whole health
• Ways in which mental health can be affected (mental health disorders)
• Caring for mental health
• Seeking professional help

REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DMdWrW5tTFSN6RyHEwkJ_Q #/registration

✨2024 Annual Wisconsin Public Health Conference🌟
Our team was thrilled to join over 500 public health professionals at the 2024 WI Annual Public Health Conference!

The conference offered high-quality learning experiences and peer sharing that we have come to expect. Our team took full advantage of everything the conference had to offer. 💪🏾💪🏻💪🏼We left with new connections, valuable knowledge and resources that will help us contribute to a healthier community and elevate the public health workforce. We are excited to apply what we've learned and continue our work toward our mission to innovate, impact and improve the health of Wisconsin women and their families.💕

✨Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day that symbolizes freedom and the end of slavery in the United States. At WWHF, we acknowledge this important day by reaffirming our commitment to health equity for all women. We also honor the resilience and contributions of our Black community. Thank you.

🩺As we celebrate, we also recognize the ongoing struggle for equity in healthcare. Our mission is to innovate, impact and improve women’s health. We believe that every woman should have the education, resources and support she needs to thrive.

Join us in celebrating freedom, resilience and the pursuit of health equity. Together, we can create a healthier, more just future for everyone.

✔Learn more about Juneteenth: https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth
✔Juneteenth today: https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth

Navigating healthcare should be as stress-free as possible, especially when it comes to transportation! That's where Wisconsin Non-Emergency Medical Transport steps in.

Whether it's a routine check-up, a specialist appointment, or ride to the pharmacy, Wisconsin Non-Emergency Medical Transport can help. If you’re enrolled in BadgerCare Plus or another Medicaid program, you’re eligible for shuttle service, bus fare, or gas reimbursement to help you get the care you need to stay healthy.

To learn more about Wisconsin Non-emergency Medical Transport, visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/nemt/index.htm

🩸🌍 Celebrate World Blood Donor Day! 🌍🩸

Why Donate Blood?
✔Save Lives: Every donation can save up to three lives.
✔Community Impact: Support hospitals and patients in your area.
✔Feel Good: Donating blood boosts your own well-being and health.

Join us in making a difference! Find a local blood drive and donate today. Together, we can ensure a safe and sufficient blood supply for everyone. ❤️

🥗🍓The food and drink choices you make every day affect your health now and later in life. Choosing healthy foods and drinks more often can help prevent or manage many health problems that affect women. 👉🏻DYK: studies show that when a woman eats healthy, everyone in her household is more likely to eat healthy!

✔Your body and brain get the energy you need to think and be physically active.
✔Your body receives essential vitamins and minerals you need to stay alive and healthy. (e.g. our bodies need iron to help deliver oxygen to all our muscles and organs.)
✔Lower your risk of diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes.

LEARN MORE: https://www.womenshealth.gov/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-and-women 📚

🌈Celebrating Pride Month with Love and Inclusivity!
Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. As we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, let's also shine a light on the importance of LGBTQ+ health and well-being.

Powerful read on maternal mental health shared by Postpartum Support International! 👶🏾👶

👉🏼👉🏿👉Check out this moving story from PSI about the realities of postpartum depression (PPD) and the journey to healing. This honest account sheds light on the bittersweet challenges many new mothers face.

Check out our monthly newsletter! 📲https://conta.cc/3z3wNOK

We're excited to welcome our new Outreach and Tech Assistance Coordinator, as well share our program highlights from the last month. And - calling all golfers - join us at our 4th Annual Golf outing! 👉🏻https://conta.cc/3z3wNOK

🧠Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans are estimated to be age 65 or older. A rapidly aging population means more people will be at risk for developing dementia. However, even though age is a major risk factor, dementia is not a normal part of aging. There are actions we all can take to improve and maintain our brain health throughout the years.

✔Learn more about brain health:https://wwhf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Better-Brain-Health_info-sheet.pdf

Discover ways to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and other memory problems! 🌟 Our latest blog post, from research from NIH, covers easy tips to keep your mind and body in top shape. 💪🧠 Don't miss out on these important tips - click the link to read more!

🔗 https://wwhf.org/june-alzheimers-brain-awareness-month

🥗Healthy eating and women women🥑🍓
The food and drink choices you make every day affect your health now and later in life. Choosing healthy foods and drinks more often can help prevent or manage many health problems that affect women. And studies show that when a woman eats healthy, EVERYONE in her household is more likely to eat healthy.👀

Healthy eating helps-
✔Your body and brain get the energy you need to think and be physically active
✔Your body get the essential vitamins and minerals you need to stay alive and healthy.
✔You reach and maintain a healthy weight
✔Lower your risk of diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes

LEARN MORE: https://www.womenshealth.gov/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-and-women

With all of the rain is having, chances are you have standing water in things around your yard like bird baths, saucers under flower pots, gutters, and more. That's prime real estate for mosquitoes to lay their eggs. and remove, tip, or drain anything with standing water. Find more tips to prevent mosquito bites at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mosquito/bite-prevention.htm

has taken another step forward to help people with mental health and substance use emergencies. These crisis stabilization facilities funded by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services support people who can't stay in their community safely, but don't need to be hospitalized. Learn more at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/news/releases/060524.htm

JOIN US!
⛳Sponsorships and Team Registration is Open 🏌🏾‍♀️🏌🏻‍♂️

LEARN MORE: https://wwhf.org/golf-fundraiser/

✨The Power of Living Donor Kidney Transplants
Did you know that living donor kidney transplants can significantly improve the quality of life for those in renal failure? By donating a kidney, a living donor can save a life, shorten the wait time for transplant recipients and ensure better long-term outcomes.

We want to introduce you to someone special who could benefit from this incredible program. 💕Meet Miss Dale, a former special education teacher and former WWHF volunteer who is currently in renal failure and urgently needs a kidney transplant. Despite her health challenges, she has always been a support for others.

👩‍⚕️ Living Donor Kidney Transplant Info:
✔Eligibility: Most healthy adults can donate.
✔Benefits: Faster recovery times for recipients and improved kidney function.
✔Procedure: Minimally invasive surgery for the donor with quick recovery times.
✔Support: Comprehensive medical and emotional support is provided to both donor and recipient.

How You Can Help:
✔Consider Becoming a Donor: If you’re in good health, you might be able to give the gift of life.
✔Spread the Word: Share this post to raise awareness about living kidney donation.
✔Support Dale Granoff: Follow her journey and offer your support.

🔗For more information about becoming a living donor, visit https://www.kidneyregistry.org.

🔗To learn more about Dale and how you can support her, visit https://nkr.org/CPR338

National Kidney Registry | Facilitating Living Kidney Donation The National Kidney Registry helps people facing kidney failure by facilitating paired kidney exchange and making living kidney donation safer and easier.

Cytomegalovirus or CMV, is a common virus that infects people of all ages. Did you know that over half of adults have been infected with CMV by age 40? Most people show no signs or symptoms, but the virus can have serious implications for newborns. 👶🏻👶🏾👶

🤰🏻When a baby is born with CMV infection, it is called congenital CMV. About one out of every 200 babies is born with congenital CMV and about one in five of these babies will have long-term health problems.

✔Learn more about this silent threat, its impact on children and prevention: https://wwhf.org/congenital-cmv/

Congenital CMV Heather Hudson / September 12, 2023 Congenital CMV UNDERSTANDING CONGENITAL CMV: THE SILENT THREAT  During a recent informal poll among our staff, we realized that many, like a broader segment of the population, were unfamiliar with Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV). We learned that only 9% of women...

To***co use is a health threat, especially for women, increasing the risk of heart disease, cancer and respiratory issues.

🤰 If you're pregnant and using to***co (or other substances), we encourage you to try First Breath - a program dedicated to helping pregnant individuals make changes for a healthier pregnancy and baby. 🔗https://wwhf.org/firstbreath/participant

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🏌🏻‍♀️Thank you to our incredible sponsors who are supporting our 2024 Golf Outing on July 16! Your generosity helps us continue our mission to improve women's health in Wisconsin. 🌟

✔BIRDIE SPONSORS: ABC Supply Co. Inc, Baird & Herzing University
✔PAR SPONSORS: Goss Ryan Consulting, Johnson Financial Group & Wegner CPAs

Interested in becoming a sponsor and making a difference? Join us for an unforgettable day on the green and help us drive positive change. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities at wwhf.org/golf-fundraiser ⛳💖

☀ raises awareness for sunscreen products and their valuable benefits to our skin and overall well-being. ⛱

Protect yourself from sun exposure:
✔Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun when possible.
✔Wear sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 15, preferably SPF 30.
✔Wear clothing with tight weave or high-SPF clothing.
✔Wear wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses with UV protection and side panels.
✔Take breaks in shaded areas.

Other resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2010-116/default.html
https://www.cdc.gov/spanish/niosh/docs/2010-116_sp/
https://www.aad.org/media/stats-sunscreen
https://www.epa.gov/sunsafety/sun-safety-tips