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The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative is excited to announce its newest initiative – The Community Economic Development (CED) Program! This program is founded on the belief that rural hospitals can only be as economically viable as their rural communities. Through this initiative RWHC will work to bolster the vitality and sustainability of rural Wisconsin communities for both the health of the community and the health of the RWHC provider within that community.

Ann Lewandowski provides expert testimony for Wisconsin immunization during the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health re “The Path Forward on COVID-19 Immunizations” on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021.

It’s normal to be cautious when something new comes along. Wanting to know more is a good thing — it means you want to be informed. And getting informed about COVID-19 vaccines is an important step to help us stop this pandemic. Get the latest info at: GetVaccineAnswers.org

Issue 124 - "Mediating Conflict"

This issue includes: Our Current Hurdle: Vaccine Supply, Stop the Covid Spread, Our Next Hurdle: Vaccine Hesitancy, When It's Your Turn Do Your Part, The Rural Renaissance, Leadership Insights: “Mediating Conflict”, "Lead the Way in Five Minutes a Day", Upcoming RWHC Leadership Programs, Apply for 29th Annual $2,500 Monona Essay Prize by a UW Student, Donate to National Rural Health Association Foundation, Eye on Health Cartoons

VIDEO - Given the current pace of vaccination in Wisconsin, it will take some time for the vaccine to take hold in the state,” said Wisconsin Hospital Association President and CEO Eric Borgerding. “Regardless of the political debates taking place in Madison, masks and other mitigation behaviors are critical factors in our COVID-19 fight.”

The American Hospital Association is partnering with the American Medical Association and the American Nurses Association to urge the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19 when their opportunity arises. The effort includes a public service announcement emphasizing the safety and effectiveness of authorized COVID-19 vaccines in the effort to defeat the virus.

Wisconsin Partner highlights and important updates from a few of our members.

Issue 123 - "Intent to Deliver"

The 3 Ws - “Five Reasons to Wear a Mask Even After You’re Vaccinated"

Issue includes: Why We Can Trust the Covid Vaccine, Washington in 2020 and Moving Forward, New Administration Needs a Rural Message, Effective Rural Vaccine Hesitancy Messaging, Leadership Insights: “Intent to Deliver”, "Lead the Way in Five Minutes a Day", and more..

Wisconsin must remain vigilant in practicing safe behaviors to ensure we continue to curtail the spread of the virus

Mr. Rogers' Leaders

"Rural healthcare: Lessons from 2020 and how to prepare for 2021": A free 60-min video panel discussion w/ Q & A session on Tues., January 19, 2021 at 1:00 (CST). Join us for an exclusive discussion with top association executives about the current and future state of rural healthcare.