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Public Health Council Meeting

10/03/2025 09:30 AM - 10 /03/2025 02:30 PM

Ho-Chunk Health Care Center, N6520 Lumber Jack Guy Rd, Black River Falls, WI- 54615

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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 (In- Person Meeting)

LOCATION: Ho-Chunk Health Care Center, N6520 Lumber Jack Guy Rd Black River Falls, WI 54615

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

DATE/ TIME: Friday, October 3, 2025 (Time reserved 9:30am – 2:30pm)

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:

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
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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Time:	Topic:	Lead:	Notes/Follow-up:
9:30 – 9:55	Arrival & Introductions	All	Present: Absent: Please sign the sign in sheet and pick up your table tent. Relationship building activity/coffee chat facilitated by JEDI committee
9:55 – 10:05 (10 Minutes)	Welcome Roll Call and Public Comment 8/1 meeting minutes approval	Paula Morgen, Chair
10:05 – 10:45 (40 Minutes)	Chief of Staff, Maggie Gau Meet/introductions overview of council discussion: potential for relationship building and tips for improved communication Q&A	Maggie Gau, Chief of Staff for Governor Tony Evers
10:45 – 11:00 (15 Minutes)	Welcoming Remarks from Executive Director	Penny Ybarra, Ho Chunk Executive Director of Health
11:00 – 11:25 (25 Minutes)	MPS follow up conversation Council next steps, action?	Dr. Oby Nwabuzor, Council member
11:25 – 12:05 (40 Minutes)	SHA/SHP	Maggie Northrop, Support Staff	Overview and small group discussion: How budget concerns could impact SHA/SHP How to use the SHP document Identify how PHC has acted on SHP (statements, resolutions, etc)
12:05 – 12:50 (45 Minutes)	Networking Lunch Tour of clinic/grounds Overview/background of services provided	All	A special gratitude to Ho-Chunk’s Community Health for providing the meal.
12:50 – 1:00 (10 Minutes)	Funding/Budget Update/Implications	DHS/DPH Staff	Brief updates on federal budget (if any) & pending implications Current status Any pocket recissions? Gov Evers: Impact of Federal Budget Reconciliation WPHA Legislative Priorities
1:00 – 1:50 (50 Minutes)	Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Overview Small group discussion/opportunity for PHC input	DHS/DPH Staff	CMS.GOV \| Rural Health Transformation Program
1:50 – 1:55 (5 Minutes)	Break	All
1:55 – 2:25 (30 Minutes)	Committee Updates Executive Committee Follow up for any out standing actions/resolutions in process Share updated resolution tracker Issues Committee JEDI Committee Membership Committee PHEP-AC Nominating committee—make call for nominations	Paula Morgen, Chair Lieske Giese, Issues Committee Co-Chair Vipul Shukla, Issues Committee Co-Chair Catoya Roberts, JEDI Committee Chair Joan Theurer, Membership Committee Sarah Thryselius, Membership Committee Brittany Fry, PHEP AC Chair
2:25 – 2:30pm (5 Minutes)	Wrap-up and Adjourn Recognize council members who are completing their term	Paula Morgen, Chair	Please complete and submit travel reimbursement form. Please contact Aisha Dogbey (Aisha.dogbey@dhs.wisconsin.gov ) with any questions or concerns.
	Optional item: exploration of Black River Falls downtown area, lake, etc.