Public Notices

Program/Group: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee

Meeting Title: Public Health Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee (PHEPAC) Meeting

Location: Zoom: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1616095779

Meeting ID: 161 609 5779

Date/Time: Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Time Reserved 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

The purpose of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Advisory Committee is to provide policy, program, and resource allocation recommendations to the State of Wisconsin Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program to assure that Wisconsin is prepared to effectively and efficiently prevent, detect and report, investigate, control, and recover from 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?

Welcome

• Roll call
• Walk-on items
• Approve minutes from 4-7-26 and 4-30-26 meetings

Lead: Brittany Fry, Chair

Expected Action: Vote on 4/7/2026 and 4/30/2026 PHEPAC minutes

Supporting Documentation: PHEPAC Minutes 4/7/2026 and PHEPAC Minutes 4/30/2026

10:05 – 10:10

(5 minutes)

Lead: Brittany Fry, Chair

Expected Action: N/A

Supporting Documentation: N/A

Notes:  Public comment opportunity regarding agenda or special announcements, 2 minutes max per attendee unless Chair extends period, excluding invited subject matter expert guests

10:10 – 10:25

(15 Minutes)

Informational

Lead: Alana Sterkel, PhD, Associate Director, Communicable Disease Division, WSLH 

Suzanne Gibbons-Burgener, Infectious Disease Research Specialist, Bureau of Communicable Diseases, DHS

Expected Action: N/A

Supporting Documentation: N/A

Notes:  N/A

10:25 – 10:35

(10 Minutes)

Discussion

Lead: Ramona Baldoni-Lake, Health Emergency Preparedness Section Manager, OPEHC

Expected Action: Finalize and vote on CRI funding formula recommendation 

Supporting Documentation: CRI Funding Formula_260527

Notes:  OPEHC intends to apply a consistent formula beginning budget period four (July 1, 2027) to all CRI jurisdictions. The goal is a formula that supports recipients in meeting their contract deliverables. Ideally, OPEHC is seeking to finalize the formula by July 2026. Does the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee (PHEPAC) have a formula recommendation?

10:35 – 10:40

(5 Minutes)

Informational

Lead: Svea Erlandson, Vice Chair

Expected Action: N/A

Supporting Documentation: PHEPAC Communication Process Improvement

Notes: N/A

10:40 – 10:55

(15 Minutes)

Discussion

Lead: Svea Erlandson, Vice Chair

Expected Action: N/A

Supporting Documentation: Strengthening Collaboration within the Governmental Public Health System letter

Notes: Intend to discuss recommendations or ideas for progress related to the concerns raised in the “Strengthening Collaboration” letter.  

10:55 – 11:15 

(20 Minutes)

Discussion

Lead: Svea Erlandson, Vice Chair

Expected Action: N/A

Supporting Documentation: N/A

Notes: Deliverables Guidebook will be provided for review between June and August meetings, no review required prior to June 16 meeting.

11:15 – 11:25

(10 Minutes)

Discussion

Lead: Brittany Fry, Chair

Expected Action: Develop and vote on proposed funding allocation if determined necessary.

Supporting Documentation: Draft Budget Paper 040926

Notes: Follow-up to discussion during April 30 meeting. Please review 4/30/26 PHEPAC minutes and be prepared to discuss any proposed funding allocations, including the rationale for each request and the scientific evidence, data, or other supporting information used to determine those needs.

11:25 - 11:30

(5 minutes)

Lead: Brittany Fry, Chair

Expected Action: N/A

Supporting Documentation: N/A

Notes: Next meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10-11:30 AM

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