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Public Health Council Meeting

02/06/2026 09:00 AM - 02 /06/2026 01:00 PM

Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1619340764?pwd=yG1APxNsZDb9U88mmu8zDozwdMbtxt.1 Meeting ID: 161 934 0764, N/A, WI- 53703

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Agency: Department of Health Services
Contact: Aisha Dogbey
608-267-7707
DHSPublicHealthCouncil@dhs.wisconsin.gov

PROGRAM/GROUP:   Public Health Council

MEETING TITLE:          Public Health Council Meeting

LOCATION:                 Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1619340764?pwd=yG1APxNsZDb9U88mmu8zDozwdMbtxt.1   Meeting ID: 161 934 0764

DATE/ TIME:               Friday, February 6, 2026                    (Time reserved 9:00am – 1:00pm)

 

Context:  (Purpose, Vision, Mission, Goal):

The primary purpose of the Council is to inform and advise the Governor, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Wisconsin State Legislature, and people of Wisconsin on prioritized public health issues important to the needs and wants of the public in a manner that is equitable, inclusive, and responsive to the diversity of the State. This work will include attention and advice on the progress implementing the state’s public health plan and coordination of responses to public health emergencies. 

Equity Questions

  • Who is left out by this decision or policy?
  • Who should benefit from this decision or policy? Who benefits from this decision or policy?
  • What groups are burdened by potential inequities resulting from this decision or policy? Where are these groups located? 
  • What decisions or policies in other areas impact the effectiveness of this policy in achieving equity? Would this decision or policy impact other decisions or policies being made? 
  • Were those most impacted included in the decision making process? If not, why not?
Meeting Facilitator:  Paula Morgen/ Jordan-Lindsay Morris-GreerMeeting Recorder:  Joe Tatar

 

Agenda:

Time:

Topic:

Lead:

Notes/Follow-up:

9:00 – 9:10

(10 Minutes)

Welcome 

  • Roll Call and Public Comment
  • Approval of 12/5/2025 Minutes 

Paula Morgen, Chair

 

Present: 

Absent: 

9:10 – 9:20

(10 Minutes)

Election and transition All

**Council members may self nominate for chair-elect or secretary positions**

 

 

9:20 – 9:40

(20 Minutes)

Introduction & welcome of new council members

  • Brief reminder for all: council operating agreement, open meeting guidelines & meeting expectations
  • 1 on1 meetings with new chair
Jordan-Lindsay Morris-Greer, Chair 

9:40 – 10:10

(30 Minutes)

PHC talking points

  • Draft review & brainstorming

Aisha Dogbey, Support staff

Jordan-Lindsay Morris-Greer, Chair

 

10:10 – 10:20

(10 Minutes)

2025 Annual Report

  • Council vote to approve 

Jordan-Lindsay Morris-Greer, Chair

 

 

10:20 – 10:45

(15 Minutes)

MLT re-engagement

  • Opportunity to re-introduce council to MLT

Jordan-Lindsay Morris-Greer, Chair

Dr. Zapata, Medical Leadership Team

 

10:45-11:00

(15 Minutes)

Update: Any state related impacts of federal eventsArielle Exner, Legislative Director 

11:00 – 11:10

(10 Minutes)

BreakAll 

11:10 – 11:30

(20 Minutes)

Debrief DHS RHT Program Webinar

  • Opportunity to provide a summary of information shared during webinar and explore briefly if there’s an engagement opportunity for council
All 

11:30 – 11:55

(15 Minutes)

Discussion: Public health implications of current events (immigration enforcements, etc.)

  • Any council engagement? 
All 

11:55 – 12:55

(60 Minutes)

Committee Updates

  • Executive Committee
    • Reminder: each committee term is 2 years, without term limits. Each council member is required to be on at least one committee.
    • OS mtg
    • Gov office mtg
    • In person meeting
  • State Health Plan/State Health Assessment 
  • State Health Advisory Committee 
  • PHEP-AC 
  • Membership committee
  • JEDI Committee
  • Issues Committee
Jordan-Lindsay Morris-Greer, Chair

 

 

12:55 - 1:00pm

(5 Minutes)

Wrap-up and Adjourn

 

Jordan-Lindsay Morris-Greer, Chair 

 

 

Acronyms

CMO: Chief Medical Officer

DPH: Division of Public Health

DHS: Department of Health Services

JEDI: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee

MLT: Medical Leadership Team

OPPA: Office of Policy and Practice Alignment

OPEHC: Office of Preparedness and Emergency Health Care

PHAB: Public Health Accreditation Board

PHC: Public Health Council

PHEP AC: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Advisory

SHP: State Health Plan

SHIP: State Health Improvement Plan

WPHA: Wisconsin Public Health Association

WALHDAB: Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards

 

                    

Notes:    The Department of Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you need accommodations because of a disability or need an interpreter or translator, or if you need this material in another language or in an alternate format, you may request assistance to participate by contacting DHSPublicHealthCouncil@wisconsin.gov or Aisha Dogbey at 608-267-7707. You must make your request at least 7 days before the activity.

 


Americans with Disabilities Act Statement 

Reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. This agency, to the maximum extent possible, holds all meetings in facilities that are physically accessible to persons with disabilities.  For questions about accessibility, contact the meeting's sponsoring division.


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