NEWS & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Elevating Community Health Worker Voices Across Wisconsin

On April 6, 2026, the Wisconsin Community Health Worker Network hosted a statewide Town Hall to review findings from our recent CHW Network Survey and engage community health workers, employers, healthcare partners, and advocates in meaningful discussion about the future of the profession.

Participants reflected on survey results, validated key themes, and shared additional insights related to workforce development, professional recognition, training needs, sustainable funding, and career advancement opportunities for CHWs across Wisconsin.

The feedback gathered through both the survey and Town Hall discussion will help inform Network priorities, guide future initiatives, and strengthen efforts to support and advance Wisconsin’s CHW workforce.

Key Priorities Identified

• Sustainable Funding & Reimbursement Systems
• Strengthened Administrative & Employer Capacity
• Expanded Education & Career Pathways
• CHW Workforce Wellbeing & Effectiveness
• Cross-Sector Collaboration & Awareness
• Culturally Responsive Training & Education

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 Reconnect. Refresh. Relearn.

Please join us for our free monthly core competency webinar workshops for community health workers and partners. Features include CHW-focused training, guest speakers, live Q&A, practical tools and application.

This conference is for everyone passionate about maternal and child health within the Black/African American community, including:

• Black mothers and families
• Healthcare professionals
• Community health workers
• Policymakers
• Researchers
• Nonprofit organizations

This is not just another conference—it’s a movement. Engage with thought leaders, participate in interactive sessions, and network with professionals committed to creating a healthier future for Black families. Our focus is on actionable solutions that empower communities and promote health equity.

Explore our specialized tracks designed to address various aspects of maternal and child health:

• Liberation and Resilience: Cultivating Self-Care in Maternal Child Health Professionals
• Mastering the Art and Science of Lactation Support: Skill-Building for Peers and Professionals
• Bridging Perinatal Care and Community Support: Integrating Systems for Maternal Well-Being
• Doula Dynamics: Empowering Breastfeeding Through Professional Support
• Nurturing Fathers: Exploring the Role of Paternal Support in Breastfeeding
• Beyond the Binary: Navigating Breastfeeding in LGBTQIA+ Communities

• Breakout Sessions: Deep dive into topics that matter most to you.
• Keynote Speakers: Hear from leading voices in maternal and child health.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and professionals from across the nation.

 The Wisconsin Women's Network Policy Institute provides hands-on leadership, communications, and policy advocacy training to 25-30 women from across Wisconsin each year. Participants will develop key advocacy skills, learn how to navigate Wisconsin’s legislative process, and apply their passion for improving the lives of women and girls in Wisconsin. Applications are welcome from women from all sectors and backgrounds, including individuals working or volunteering in nonprofit organizations, academia, philanthropy, labor unions, and government.  

The Policy Institute is committed to increasing the number of Wisconsin women who have the confidence, skills, and strategic knowledge to successfully engage in their local and statewide communities on policy issues that matter to Wisconsin's women and girls. We are committed to training women who represent all segments of Wisconsin’s diverse population. Women of diverse socioeconomic, educational, LGBTQ+, racial, ethnic, generational, and geographic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!

Completed 2024-25 Policy Institute applications and recommendations must be submitted through the online forms by:

Midnight on Monday, October 14, 2024

For more information and to apply, please visit the WWN website! 

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us reach out to women across Wisconsin about this incredible opportunity!