Students from any Wisconsin college/university will compete in a case competition, and prove you've got the knowledge and skills that employers are seeking in up-and-coming health professionals. Note: The IP Healthcare Case Competition is also seeking AHEC alumni and other presenters to assist in this statewide competition. Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI. 

The Wisconsin Association of Free & Charitable Clinic Summit is an opportunity to hear from relevant speakers and discussions about the uninsured, under-served, and the safety net. The Summit is your chance to share knowledge/best-practices and to collaborate with other Wisconsin safety net providers. Location: Menomonee Falls, WI. 

This Conference provides a daylong event with national speakers, researchers, students, and community members. This is an opportunity to learn about how to do research with American Indian communities, what research needs to be done in American Indian communities, for students to present their research with American Indians, and opportunities to partner between communities, tribal colleges, and researchers. Location: Grand Forks, ND; Time: 8:30am CT. 

Take part in this open house style opportunity to talk directly with practicing professionals and test your knowledge about careers that interest you. This event is open to grades 7 through 12. Location: La Cross, WI; Time: 5:30pm CT. 

Falls among older adults pose a serious health challenge in our state, with Wisconsin ranking second in the country in the rate of fall-related deaths. Join us at the Capitol to hear from teams from the UW-Madison medical, pharmacy, and nursing schools, and learn about evidence-based approaches for state policymakers to consider. Location: Madison, WI; Time: 11am CT.

This fundraiser will celebrate Kids Forward's efforts to make Wisconsin a great place for every child, every family, and every community. Join us for an inspiring evening as we honor our 2017 Giraffe award recipients and our 2017 Race to Equity scholarship winners. Location: Madison, WI; Time: 6pm CT. 

A special session, "The Art and Science of Diabetes Management," will be given on November 15 with keynote, Beverly Thomassian, “Beyond Sliding Scale – Diabetes Management Strategies for Mature Audiences.” “Teach, Learn, Collaborate” is the theme for the November 16 conference with keynote, Michael Gillette, PhD, “Ethics in Long Term Care.” This conference is for health care providers and DQA staff. Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI. 

This is an opportunity to discuss important health related issues with Wisconsin lawmakers and policy experts. Participants will receive legislative advocacy training, hear a panel discussion with state lawmakers over lunch, and meet with lawmakers and/or their staff along with other WI AHEC representatives. Event features: networking with prominent public health and health care officials in the field; building relationships with state legislators and policy experts; and advancing skills to converse about public health in a legislative setting. Location: Madison, WI; Time: 9am CT. 

From the exchange to the state employee health plan, insurance leaders will share their perspective on the biggest issues facing their industry. Location: Madison, WI; Time: 11:30am CT. 

Conference is for those caring for, working with, or concerned with the well being of children and young adults with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Some scholarship funding will be available for parents/primary caregivers who would otherwise be unable to attend. Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI.