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Public Health Council Meeting

06/06/2025 09:00 AM - 06 /06/2025 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, June 6, 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 MorgenMeeting 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 – 9:50 

(45 Minutes)

Open Meetings Law Training

Mark R. Thompson, DHS Office of Legal Counsel

 

 

9:50 – 10:00

(10 Minutes)

Discussion + Vote: Gun Violence Statement

Jordan-Lindsay Morris-Greer, Chair-electPlease review prior to meeting

10:00 – 11:00

(60 Minutes)

Overview of State & Federal Budget 

  • State/Federal Funding and Public Health 
Christina Isenring, Director Bureau of Operations, DPHOverview followed by an opportunity for Q&A

11:00 – 11:10

(10 Minutes)

BreakAll 

11:10—11:35

(25 minutes)

Breakout Discussion:

  • Analysis/reflection on PHC actions related to budget cycle
    • Evaluate how lifting issues and taking quick action went
  • How does this connect to issues committee/process
  • What is our process for more long-term issues work and where do those issues come from? Space for input from the PHC?
Paula Morgen, Chair 

11:35 – 12:05

(30 Minutes)

State Health Plan/State Health Assessment Update

Maggie Northrop, Support Staff

Julia Nagy, Support Staff

 

12:05 – 12:55

(50 Minutes)

Committee Updates

  • Executive Committee
    • brainstorm how to extend awareness of council (“meet the council” as an example)
    • Medicaid statement
    • WPHA/WALHDAB conference session
    • In person planning—location
    • SharePoint site (sharing PHC documents)
  • PHEP-AC 
  • Issues Committee
  • JEDI Committee
  • Membership Committee

Paula Morgen, Chair 

Brittany Fry, PHEP AC Chair

Lieske Giese, Issues Committee Co-Chair

Vipul Shukla, Issues Committee Co-Chair

Catoya Roberts, JEDI Committee Chair

 

12:55 – 1:00pm

(10 Minutes)

Wrap-up and Adjourn

  • 2/7 Meeting Minutes Approval
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

OPEHCOffice 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.