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Public Health Council – Executive Committee Meeting

08/22/2025 10:00 AM - 08 /22/2025 12:00 PM

Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/16062213899?omn=1604432432 Meeting ID: 160 6221 3899, 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 – Executive Committee Meeting

LOCATION:    Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/16062213899?omn=1604432432    Meeting ID: 160 6221 3899

DATE/ TIME:               Friday, August 22, 2025                      Time Reserved 10:00am – 12:00pm

 

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:

10:00 am

Welcome 

  • Roll Call and Public Comment

Paula Morgen, Chair 

Present: 

Absent: 

 

 

10:05 – 11:15

(70 minutes)

Executive Committee Business

  1. 8/1 PHC meeting follow up
    • Small group discussion themes
  2. Review: drafted 10/3 in person meeting agenda 
    • SHA/SHP agenda item?
    • Recognize members who are not seeking reappointment 
      • Consider an “offboarding” process 
  1. Debrief meeting with Jamie Michael (WPHA/WALHDAB) about information sharing
  2. Follow up on current council actions
    •  Gun violence statement + PHEP statement
  3. Consider: thank you notes/ways to engage legislature
    • Should PHC plan to have representation at events such as “Hill Day” throughout the year?
  1. Additional walk on items?
Paula Morgen, Chair 

11:15 – 11:55

(40 minutes)

Committee Updates:

  1. PHEP-AC  
  2. SHIP Updates 

Brittany Fry, PHEP AC Chair

Aisha Dogbey, Support Staff

 

11:55 –12:00pm

 

Wrap-up and Adjourn

  • Approval of Meeting Minutes
    • 7/25
Paula Morgen, Chair 

 

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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