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(Commentary by Tim Size, Executive Director, RWHC) I may be “old school” but at least on my good days, I try to follow the commandment, “to love your neighbor as yourself.” And perhaps, unfortunately, there is no loophole for members of a different political party, advocacy group or individuals who are otherwise thought to be jerks.

In year six of this successful program in Wisconsin, we are expanding nationally to engage new healthcare leaders in this one-year track of monthly education and skill development sessions. We cover a wide array of topics to ensure success for those newly promoted.

RWHC Executive Director Tim Size discusses rural health and the role of the cooperative during the latest edition of Tomah Health HealthCheck 360.

2020-2021 RWHC Report

Wisconsin Partners is a coalition of statewide associations and civic-led community groups committed to deep collaboration.

This is a free webinar on May 25th from 9:00-11:00 am for healthcare employees interested in growing their economic development knowledge around housing.

(Issue 126) Promotions and job changes often come when we are at the top of our game. We feel confident and ready to show what we can do. The honeymoon phase of being selected though, whether it’s an internal promotion or a move to a new organization or position, can be quickly followed by a crash when we run into the learning curve. Here are some suggestions for navigating the steep road when it feels like you are back at square one.

Our very own Jo Anne Preston is an author! Congratulations from all of us at RWHC.

The May issue of RWHC Eye On Health is now available at: https://bit.ly/32deT8L This issue includes: Going Beyond “Either/Or”, The Rural Challenge of Structural Urbanism, Navigating Compliant Vendor Contracts, 2021 Wipfli-RWHC Cost Champion Awards, Leadership Insights: “The Learning Curve”, Upcoming RWHC Leadership Programs, Apply for 29th Annual $2,500 Monona Essay Prize by a UW Student, Support National Rural Health Association Leadership Development, Eye on Health Cartoons

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.

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

"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.

The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) has established the Rural Health Ambassador Award to recognize employees at member hospitals who have gone above the call of duty in promoting their respective organizations, and made significant contributions to rural health care in general.

Childcare has emerged as a top priority in all three of Wisconsin Partners’ regional groups. We’ve seen how childcare has been a challenge for parents, grandparents, providers, and employers, thereby affecting the community at large. And, even though a state child care subsidy program exists, less than 10% of income-eligible families use it.