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02-07-25 Public Health Council Minutes.pdf

Public Health Council Meeting

02/07/2025 09:00 AM - 02 /07/2025 01:00 PM

Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1619340764?pwd=yG1APxNsZDb9U88mmu8zDozwdMbtxt.1 Meeting ID: 161 934 076453703

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.1Meeting ID: 161 934 0764

DATE/ TIME: Friday, February 7, 2025 (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

Meeting Recorder: Joe Tatar

Agenda:

Time:	Topic:	Lead:	Notes/Follow-up:
9:00 – 9:05	Welcome Roll Call and Public Comment	Paula Morgen, Chair	Present: Absent:
9:05 – 9:20 (15 Minutes)	Welcome New Council Members! Brief introductions of new members	Paula Morgen, Chair
9:20 – 10:55 (90 Minutes)	Overview of PHC role & engagement Overview of PHC structure & charge Brief overview of each committee’s charge Bylaws Attendance/engagement expectations Operating agreements PHC Coordinator’s role Review of calendar	Paula Morgen, Chair Aisha Dogbey, PHC Coordinator	Presentation followed by an opportunity for discussion/questions Operating agreement is a living document & may be updated
10:55 – 11:30 (35 Minutes)	Annual report Vote to adopt Overview of resolution tracking document	All	Review of annual report & vote to adopt, followed by small group discussions of themes from 2024 & the many forms action PHC can take in the next year
11:30 – 11:45 (15 Minutes)	Break
11:45 – 12:50 (70 Minutes)	Committee Updates Executive Committee General updates Overview of resolution tracking document Update: meeting with Sec. Office Update: Acceptance of abstract for WPHA (any interested to be a part of the session development) Update: PHN resolutions listening sessions In person meeting planning—partners for hosting April meeting	Paula Morgen, Chair
	Issues Committee	Lieske Giese, Issues Committee Co-Chair Vipul Shukla, Issues Committee Co-Chair
	JEDI Committee	Catoya Roberts, JEDI Committee Chair
	Membership Committee General Updates Current terms to expire in November 2025	Joan Theurer, Membership Committee Sarah Thryselius, Membership Committee
	SHIP/SHA SHIP committee status General SHIP/SHA updates	Maggie Northrop, State Health Plan Team/ Support Staff
	PHEP AC General updates	Brittany Fry, PHEP AC Chair	There is still a need for a need for PHC Rep
12:50 —1:00	Wrap-up and Adjourn Approval of Meeting Minutes	Paula Morgen, 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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