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

Time:

Topic:

Lead:

Notes/Follow-up:

10:00 – 10:05

(5 Minutes)

Welcome

• Roll Call and Public Comment

Paula Morgen, Chair

Present:

Absent:

Shary Perez to provide opening remarks welcoming Public Health Council members to United CC.

Please visit their website to learn more about the United CC.

10:05 – 10:35

(30 Minutes)

DHS Secretary Kirsten Johnson

• A facilitated discussion to ensure aligned efforts between the Public Health Council & State leadership

Paula Morgen, Chair

Questions for Secretary Johnson:

• What is your ideal vision for the role of the PHC and the role it can play in advising Wisconsin state leadership?
• What advice do you have for the PHC about how best to stay abreast of the most critical health issues of importance to the Governor, DHS, and Legislature?
• Aside from creating resolutions, how can the PHC be more effective in voicing its positions, advising, or informing Wisconsin state leadership?
• What strategies would you suggest we explore to better develop relationships with DHS, the Governor’s office, and legislative connections that would make our work more effective?

10:35 – 10:50

(15 Minutes)

State Health Officer Paula Tran

• An opportunity for Council Members to meet Paula and hear an overview of Public Health System transformation work

Paula Tran, State Health Officer and Administrator

10:50 – 11:25

(35 Minutes)

Committee Updates

• Executive Committee
• Issues Committee/Public Health Nursing Workgroup
• JEDI Committee
• PHEP-AC
• SHIP Update

Paula Morgen, Chair

Bob Leischow, Issues Committee Chair

Catoya Roberts, JEDI Committee Chair

Brittany Fry, PHEP AC Chair

Maggie Northrop, Support Staff

11:25 – 11:30

(5 Minutes)

Break

Coffee, tea & water available

11:30 – 11:45

(15 Minutes)

Vote: Covid After Action Report Resolution

Brittany Fry, PHEP AC Chair

Mary Dorn, PHEP AC Liaison

Please review prior to meeting

11:45 – 12:00

(15 Minutes)

Vote: SHIP Social Connectedness and Belonging Resolution

Maggie Northrop, Support Staff

Vipul Shukla, Council member

Joan Theurer, Council member

Please review prior to meeting

12:00 – 12:15

(15 Minutes)

Vote: Membership Committee Charter

Joan Theurer, Council member

Sarah Reed-Thryselius, Council member

Please review prior to meeting

12:15 – 1:00

(45 Minutes)

JEDI Committee Facilitated Session

Catoya Roberts, JEDI Committee Chair

1:00 – 1:40

(40 Minutes)

Networking Lunch

• Tour of United CC Gallery

Buffet style lunch with the following entrees (includes tossed green salad with dressing, rice, beans, chips and salsa, and soda):

• Chicken burrito
• Beef burrito
• Bean & cheese burrito (vegetarian)
• Veggie Fajitas (vegetarian, vegan & gluten free)

1:40 – 2:55

(75 Minutes)

1. Public Health Issues Process

• Review PHC charter and goal
• Review current Issues process and progress.

2. Share DRAFT Issues Process 2.0

Paula Morgen, Chair

• Small group work: Evaluate what’s working/not working.
• Small Group Work: 4 groups will take 2 steps each of issues process to review

2:55 – 3:00pm

(5 Minutes)

Wrap-up and Adjourn

• 2/2 Meeting Minutes Approval

Paula Morgen, Chair

Please complete and submit travel reimbursement form. Please contact Aisha Dogbey (Aisha.dogbey@dhs.wisconsin.gov ) with any questions or concerns.

Next PHC Meeting: June 7, 2024