RWHC News & Updates

(Issue 128) Wisconsin rural hospital CEO and CFO rock stars inspired possibility thinking with a group of emerging leaders recently, demonstrating that striving for the C-suite might not be an unreachable-or undesirable-goal after all. We may sense “distance” between ourselves and those at higher levels of position or success, but we’re all just people under our name tags. These senior leaders shared their extraordinarily human leadership journeys and the habits that keep their head above turbulent waters, openly offering actionable advice to encourage new leaders to keep growing. Which one do you need to hear?

This issue includes: Our Ask of Rural-Friendly Health Insurers, Rural Needs Broadband to Attract Workers, “Those People” is a Conversation Stopper, Leadership Insights: “Go for the C-Suite”, WCMEW 2021 Clinical Training Forum: 624, 9-11:30 AM – FREE Virtual Program, Upcoming RWHC Leadership Programs,m National Rural Health Association – Rural Advocate,m Support RWHC Healthy Wisconsin (RWHC’s New Foundation), 2020-21 RWHC in Review, Eye on Health Cartoons

They are on opposite sides of the political aisle, but Wisconsinites will soon see two former governors team up for a common goal: get every eligible Wisconsinite vaccinated to help officially close the book on the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-2021 RWHC Report

The crisis is here and now: there are not enough lab techs, pharmacy techs, or certified nursing/medical assistants. These, and many other entry-level positions in healthcare are remaining open for months without any applicants in some cases. But even if you currently have all positions filled and your employees adore you, leading a team with these positions offers unique challenges.

This issue includes: “Building a Better Tomorrow”, Protect Patients/Providers, Not Insurer Profits, Primary Care Can Beat Covid-1, Leadership Insights: “Leading With Turnover”, Upcoming RWHC Leadership Programs, Housing + Hospitals in Rural Wisconsin Webinar (No Charge), Apply for 29th Annual $2,500 Monona Essay Prize by a UW Student, National Rural Health Association – Rural Advocate, Support RWHC Healthy Wisconsin (RWHC’s New Foundation), Eye on Health Cartoons

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.

COVID-19 vaccine update from Brie Goodin, Office of Preparedness and Emergency Health Care, Division of Public Health Wisconsin Department of Health Services

(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

Issue 125 - "Zoom In"