Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging
Racism is a public health crisis. The Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging stands with the Wisconsin Public Health Association and so many others in recognizing racism as an epidemic that drives persistent discrimination, poor health outcomes and health inequities at all stages of life. We raise our voices with the public health community in demanding local, state, and national leaders acknowledge that racist language, practices and policies exist and take steps to eradicate them.
We commit to doing the same.
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Join the Effort to Prevent Falls in Wisconsin
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month in Wisconsin. WIHA has created resources to help you alert your community to the risk and consequences of falls and provide strategies for avoiding a fall.
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| CDC Safety Recommendations | CDC Precautions for Those at High Risk |
- RESOURCES FOR PARTNERS & PROVIDERS -
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Customized program delivery & services |
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A secure tool for recommending a program |
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Healthy Aging Summit, trainings, and more |
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Pick a program and launch it in your community |
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The research process and what's up next |
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A campaign to encourage health promotion |
Healthy Aging Summit - Rescheduled for 2021!
June 3-4, 2021 - Glacier Canyon Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells
Save the date and make plans to attend! Learn more about the Summit and plans for the future.
- THANK YOU - 2020 WIHA LEADERSHIP CIRCLE MEMBERS -
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HELP YOURSELF TO BETTER HEALTH BECAUSE . . .
- FIND A PROGRAM THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU -
Stepping On for falls
prevention
Walk With Ease
Healthy Living with Chronic Pain
Healthy Living with Diabetes
Diabetes Prevention
Program
Physical Activity for
Lifelong Success
Living Well with
Chronic Conditions
Tomando Control de su Salud
Mind Over Matter:
Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder
- GOOD TO KNOW -
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