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Public Health Council Meeting

08/04/2023 09:00 AM - 08 /04/2023 01:00 PM

Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1601551534?pwd=V1Evc3VJdGdON25RNHdTM2RFbVNFQT09 Meeting ID: 160 155 1534, N/A, WI- 53703

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Agency: Department of Health Services
Contact: DHS Public Health Council
6088674374
DHSPublicHealthCouncil@wisconsin.gov

PROGRAM/GROUP:   Public Health Council

MEETING TITLE:          Public Health Council Meeting

LOCATION:                 Zoom:  https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1601551534?pwd=V1Evc3VJdGdON25RNHdTM2RFbVNFQT09 Meeting ID: 160 155 1534

DATE/ TIME:               Friday, August 4, 2023                        (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:  Bill Keeton

Meeting Recorder:  Joe Tatar

 

Agenda:

Time:

Topic:

Lead:

Notes/Follow-up:

9:00 – 9:10

(10 Minutes)

Welcome

  • Roll Call and Public Comment

Bill Keeton, Chair

Present:

Absent:

9:10 – 10:00

(50 minutes)

Issues Committee Presentation

  • Overview of prioritization process/tool
  • Top Issues/Workgroup Recommendations

Bob Leischow, Issues Committee Chair

 

10:00 – 11:00

(60 Minutes)

State Health Improvement Plan

  • Level setting & Overview
  • Connection to Prioritized Issues

Maggie Northrop, State Staff

 

11:00 – 11:15

(15 Minutes)

Break

 

 

11:15 – 12:15

(60 Minutes)

 

Discussion: State Health Improvement Plan and The Public Health Council

  • A focus on the Public Health Council’s Relationship with the State Health Plan
  • Determine potential areas for Council-led actions

Paula Morgen, Chair Elect

 

12:15-12:35

(20 minutes)

Committee Updates

  • PHEP-AC 12:15
  • JEDI Committee- Drafted Charter 12:25
  • Council Operating Agreements 12:30

Brian Kaczmarski, PHEP AC Chair

 

Aisha Dogbey, Support Staff - JEDI Committee

 

Maggie Northrop, Support Staff-Operating Agreement’s Workgroup

 

12:35-12:50

(15 minutes)

Council Business

  • Resolution Debrief
  • Approve Minutes

Bill Keeton, Chair

 

12:50 - 1:00pm

(10 Minutes)

Wrap-up and Adjourn

  • Announcement: Upcoming Membership changes: elections/nominating committee and workgroup opportunities to come

Bill Keeton, Chair

 

 

 

 

 

 

                     

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. 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.