RWHC News & Updates

(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.

This issue includes: “Using All Means at Our Disposal", “Do Your Part”, “A Call for Civility and Decency”, “What I Need My Team to Know”, RWHC Receives AHA Recognition, A Stormy Healthcare Workforce Forecast, Post COVID: What to Keep; What to Toss?, Leadership Insights: “Performance Evals”, Upcoming RWHC Leadership Programs, 30th Annual $2,500 Monato Essay Prize Accepting Submissions, Support RWHC Healthy Wisconsin, Eye on Health Cartoons

(REFUELING YOUR HEART - ISSUE 4) Truth is, intentions equals results… but requires us to take action steps. Some have heard of the saying energy flows where attention goes. Intentions require attention. This time of year, many set resolutions saying things like… “this is the year I am going to lose weight and get healthy”, “I intend to spend more time on personal growth”, “I intend to stop procrastinating and wasting time”, “I am going to declutter my house”, or whatever the case may be. Many start off strong, only to fall back to habitual patterns which often leads our thinking back to “it is what it is” or whatever belief pattern or mind justification that surfaces. Beware of the thinking patterns as resolutions or our intentions are often derailed by the end of January.

In response to the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases throughout the state and the strain hospitals are experiencing as they seek to provide both COVID and regular care to their communities, WHA, through its 501(c)(4) social welfare organization Healthy Wisconsin Alliance, is launching a new public education campaign today encouraging vaccination and boosters.

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(REFUELING YOUR HEART - ISSUE 3) Believe it or not, saying no helps you in refueling your heart that is if you can let go of the guilt that often accompanies it. Let’s reflect together.

I recently asked our class of newly promoted leaders to submit their questions about performance reviews. Here’s the Q & A for some of them.

(PDF) As cases are anticipated to surge, DHS calls on Wisconsinites to take immediate action to prevent hospitalizations and deaths

(Article & Video) MEDFORD — Leaders at Aspirus Medford Hospital gathered this week to assess their situation: 19 patients, double the regular load. Twelve with COVID-19, 11 of them unvaccinated. Three on ventilators, with another likely needing ventilation soon.

This issue includes: Hospitals Are Beyond Full. Period., “I Was Wrong”–Pro-Vaccination PSA, Building Healthcare Resilience, A Health Career Path for Medics & Corpsmen, Leadership Insights: “DIY DEI, Upcoming RWHC Leadership Programs, National Rural Health Association 2022 Policy Institute, 30th Annual $2,500 Monato Essay Prize Accepting Submissions, Support RWHC Healthy Wisconsin, Lead the Way in Five Minutes A Day, Eye on Health Cartoons

Gratitude is defined as “the quality of being thankful, readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” When one is experiencing gratitude, true gratitude the heart is full. There is nothing else that is missing or desired in that moment. Gratitude in itself is a blessing because it opens our heart and helps us experience true heart centered living. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life, the practice of mindfulness and an opportunity to reflect on the abundance of being alive…truly alive. It leads us to giving more to others. To being more helpful because there is more love and meaning in our hearts.

“I don’t know anything.” This may not be the best first sentence to get you to read on, but then again, maybe you feel the same way sometimes. No? Am I the only one who is a little lost in sorting out what diversity, equity and inclusion-DEI-all means?

This issue includes: The Rural Vaccination Challenge, “I Have Never Seen Anything Like It”, “I Was Wrong”–Pro-Vaccination PSA, We Can Not Beat COVID With Anger, “Strategies for Managing Pandemic Anger”, RWHC Community Economic Development at 10,000 Feet, Upcoming RWHC Leadership Programs, National Rural Health Association 2022 Policy Institute, 30th Annual $2,500 Monato Essay Prize Accepting Submissions, Eye on Health Cartoons