Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment, Milwaukee, WI Videos

🎉Congratulations to Vivent Health , winner of the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment Community Health Award at the 2024 MANDIs! This award recognizes an organization working to eliminate #healthdisparities through systems change right here in our community. Cheers to Vivent Health! LISC Milwaukee #MANDI24

We're looking forward to celebrating the 25th Annual MANDI Awards tomorrow! 🎉 Congratulations to all finalists for their outstanding contributions to the community, with special recognition to the Hmong American Friendship Association and Vivent Health, both nominated for the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment Community Health Award.🏆 Learn more about the 2024 MANDI awards here: https://www.mandiawards.com/ LISC Milwaukee (Local Initiatives Support Corporation)

Since 2004, we've invested in projects across #Wisconsin to advance #biomedicalresearch 🧬, improve #communityhealth 🏥, and support #healtheducation and #workforcedevelopment 🩺. Visit our website to explore the transformative projects we've supported: https://ahwendowment.org/AHW/Funded-Projects.htm

At our recent Advancing Health for All Wisconsin Conference, AHW Director Jesse M. Ehrenfeld announced our ⭐ $50 million investment ⭐ in 3 Landmark Initiatives aimed at transforming #Wisconsin #health over the next 5-10 years: 🔹 #Hypertension Control 🔹 Childhood #BehavioralHealth 🔹 #HealthWorkforce Well-Being These initiatives are part of our current Five-Year Plan, which outlines our goals and strategies for maximum impact🎯 Read the full Landmark announcement here: https://www.mcw.edu/newsroom/news-articles/ahw-endowment-announces-50-million-investment-to-improve-health-well-being-of-wisconsinites View our 5-Year Plan here: https://ahwendowment.org/AHW1/5YearPlans/AHW_5-Year_Plan_2024-2028-WEB.pdf

🎉 Celebrating 20 years of AHW! 🎉 Leveraging the power of academic #medicine and #HealthPhilanthropy, AHW is transforming lives throughout our state. 🌟 Watch our video 🎥 to learn about our impact and vision for a healthier #Wisconsin ⬇️ #AHW20 #HealthierWisconsin #AHWEndowment

June is #AlzheimersBrainAwarenessMonth, a time to recognize the dedication of the more than 191,000 caregivers in #Wisconsin who provide over 210 million hours of unpaid care to 120,000 residents living with #Alzheimers disease and related dementias (ADRD). In a recent Coffee Conversations with Scientists ☕ episode, Dr. Leslie Ruffalo talked about how imagination and creative communication strategies could increase #caregiver and patient relations for persons living with #dementia. Click to watch the replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLF5iwaH9pc&list=PLrIxHTnlgKJ0Xy6kNbbZF8AyaRExm8yGq&index=2

Stay ahead with the AHW mailing list! 📨 Be the first to know about our exciting #fundingopportunities, latest news, and inspiring impact stories. Plus, it will be the best place to find out about our upcoming #funding opportunity 🌱 that you won’t want to miss! Join our mailing list today and ensure you're always in the loop ➡️ https://share.hsforms.com/1lM_rAO6oTyepNg4kJ4IXJAcmwpb?__hstc=47439864.dc91bcc6cc1d7a8279cc5c96a2dccdbb.1674767101651.1717427839018.1717433048298.115&__hssc=47439864.10.1717433048298&__hsfp=3128848649

🚨Save your seat, registration closes tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12 pm🚨 Don't miss the Advancing Health for ALL Wisconsin Conference on June 20 at Lambeau Field! As we mark AHW's 20th anniversary 🎉of serving the people of #Wisconsin this year, we invite you learn about the groundbreaking work our funded partners have performed to advance #health in our state. We have an informative and inspiring day in store for conference attendees, including: 🎤 Keynote address by AHW Director and American Medical Association President Dr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld 🗨️ Sessions showcasing +30 transformative research and community-focused projects funded by AHW 🏆 Dinner and awards program 🎵 Live music provided by Copper Box Click ⬇️ to check out the full conference agenda and register: https://info.ahwendowment.org/ahw-conference-2024

Registration closes June 4 ⏰ Don't miss the Advancing Health for ALL Wisconsin Conference on June 20 at Lambeau Field! As we mark AHW's 20th anniversary 🎉of serving the people of #Wisconsin this year, we invite you learn about the groundbreaking work our funded partners have performed to advance #health in our state. We have an informative and inspiring day in store for conference attendees, including: 🎤 Keynote address by AHW Director and American Medical Association President Dr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld 🗨️ Sessions showcasing +30 transformative research and community-focused projects funded by AHW 🏆 Dinner and awards program 🎵 Live music provided by Copper Box Click ⬇️ to check out the full conference agenda and to save your seat! https://info.ahwendowment.org/ahw-conference-2024

Come by our booth at Wisconsin Public Health Association's 2024 Public Health Conference... and grab a screen cleaner, too! 📱 #WIPublicHealth2024 #NextLevelPublicHealth

Did you know #hypertension affects nearly half of US adults? In #Wisconsin, it's just as common 🩺🩸 With AHW funding, Medical College of Wisconsin researchers developed HyperExpress, a comprehensive biological analysis tool 🔬, to understand the causes of hypertension. The project uncovered new insights into the role of the #hypothalamus in #highbloodpressure and advanced #kidneydisease, improving our understanding of these conditions. Click to read more: https://ahwendowment.org/AHW/Health-Focused-Research/Innovative-Approaches-to-Precision-Medicine-IAPM-2.01.htm #HighBloodPressureEducationMonth

Register today for the Advancing Health for ALL Wisconsin Conference on June 20 at Lambeau Field! As we mark AHW's 20th anniversary 🎉of serving the people of #Wisconsin this year, we invite you learn about the groundbreaking work our funded partners have performed to advance #health in our state. We have an informative and inspiring day in store for conference attendees, including: 🎤 Keynote address by AHW Director and American Medical Association President Dr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld 🗨️ Sessions showcasing +30 transformative research and community-focused projects funded by AHW 🏆 Dinner and awards program 🎵 Live music provided by Copper Box Click ⬇️ to check out the full conference agenda and to save your seat! https://info.ahwendowment.org/ahw-conference-2024

Did you know that #Wisconsin faces some of the highest #healthdisparities in the nation? Especially affecting #ruralresidents, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, #veterans, and individuals with #disabilities in need of #mentalhealth support. Find out how AHW Seed Grant Funding 🌱 is helping NAMI Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin researchers, and community partners lay the groundwork to create coalitions that will improve access to coordinated, person-centered, culturally informed, high-quality, and affordable #mentalcare. https://ahwendowment.org/AHW/Public-and-Community-Health-Improvement/Mental-Health-Action-Partnership-Fostering-Local-Mental-Health-Coalitions.htm WAFCA - Wisconsin Association of Family & Children's Agencies, Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ),

Fantastic hands-on learning is happening at today’s Black Men In White Coats Youth Summit: MKE! #blackmeminmedicine #representationmatters #diversityinmedicine

Meet Michael Plewa, Digital Media Strategist at AHW! In his role, Michael produces high-quality branded #videos 🎬 as a #videographer and #videoeditor, in support of AHW's mission and goals. He contributes to the development of production plans to elevate AHW-funded project outcomes and stories and increase brand awareness for AHW as a statewide #healthphilanthropy through the video world. We asked him what his favorite part of his job is: “My favorite thing about working here at AHW is the people and environment. Knowing that my team and I are helping capture and structure these amazing stories that make a huge impact is what keeps me motivated to grab the camera and get to editing. To view a recent sample of Michael's work, highlighting a series of AHW-funded initiatives with the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, click here: https://youtu.be/ffF7tS7xMsk?si=Bun3YmnuCz4f2fjO

The population in #Wisconsin is rapidly #aging, and in coming years, many people will need #longtermcare to help them maintain or improve their #qualityoflife. With AHW #SeedGrantFunding 🌱, Medical College of Wisconsin researchers are addressing inequalities in long-term care access across our state. Learn more about their project here: https://ahwendowment.org/AHW/Health-Focused-Research/Identifying-Long-Term-Care-Deserts-in-Wisconsin.htm Institute for Health & Equity

Have you registered yet? 🗓 Don’t miss AHW’s Advancing Health for ALL Wisconsin Conference on June 20 in #GreenBay! As we mark AHW's 20th anniversary of serving the people of #Wisconsin this year, we invite you to learn about the groundbreaking work our funded partners have performed to advance #health in our state. 📢Past and Current AHW Grantees: Be sure to learn more about our award opportunities! Visit our website for more info and to register: https://info.ahwendowment.org/ahw-conference-2024

Yesterday, Dr. Ugwuji Maduekwe, Associate Dean and Deputy Director at AHW, spoke about the upcoming Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit: Milwaukee on Newsradio 620 WTMJ's Wisconsin's Midday News podcast🎙 Click to hear Dr. Maduekwe talk about the event and the importance of providing underrepresented #minorityyouth with exposures to the #medicalfield: https://info.ahwendowment.org/hubfs/BMWC%20Youth%20Summit%20Interview.mp3 Black Men In White Coats, Greater Milwaukee Urban League, MKE Fellows, Black and Latino Male Achievement

Download our Five-Year Plan to learn about the framework we have created to deliver on our promise to improve #health and promote #healthequity for all of #Wisconsin. Click here: https://ahwendowment.org/AHW1/5YearPlans/AHW_5-Year_Plan_2024-2028-WEB.pdf
Download our Five-Year Plan to learn about the framework we have created to deliver on our promise to improve #health and promote #healthequity for all of #Wisconsin. Click here: https://hubs.li/Q02rZ9SB0