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Public Health Council Meeting (In- Person Meeting)

04/05/2024 10:00 AM - 04 /05/2024 12:00 AM

United Community Center, Conference Room 2: 1028 South 9th Street , Milwaukee, WI- 53204

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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:                 United Community Center, Conference Room 2: 1028 South 9th Street Milwaukee, WI 53204

Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1618219699?pwd=c2FKWEUrWkkrNjBlRzg2ZEY4NGNVUT09  Meeting ID: 161 821 9699

DATE/ TIME:               Friday, April 5, 2024               (Time reserved 10:00am – 3:00pm)

 

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 – 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 SessionCatoya 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.
  1. 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

 

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

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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