The Wisconsin Healthy Communities Designation is a new initiative offered by the UW Population Health Institute (UWPHI),  in collaboration with diverse statewide groups. Funded by the Wisconsin Partnership Program, it is designed to celebrate and encourage achievements in health improvement in Wisconsin, and to serve as a guide for communities to expand and enhance their health improvement efforts. 

These statistics from Geiger Gibson//RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative illustrate the change in health center patients served from 2010 and 2016. Statistics are available on a national and state level. 

These statistics from Geiger Gibson//RCHN Community Health Foundation Research Collaborative illustrate the change in health center patients served from 2010 and 2016. Statistics are available on a national and state level. 

This report explores the size and nature of health differences by place and race/ethnicity in Wisconsin, and how state and community leaders can take action to create environments where all residents have the opportunity to live their healthiest lives. 

This report from the Wisconsin Obesity Prevention Initiative details the rate of obesity in Wisconsin by ZIP code. There are statistics on obesity for both adults and children, and the report finds that rural areas generally had higher obesity rates than urban or suburban ones.

This toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support organizations implementing food access programs in rural communities across the United States. The modules in the toolkit contain resources and information focused on developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining rural food access and food security programs.

Organization: RHIhub

Date: February 2018

In 2017, researchers spoke with over 90 national thought leaders and stakeholders about the current state of rural health care in the Upper Midwest region, including IA, MN, MT, NE, ND, SD, WY. They used these discussions to determine the real-world implications of existing federal policies, to understand ongoing care challenges, and to identify opportunities for improvement in rural health care access and delivery. Rural health issues affect more than just the Upper Midwest region. Furthermore, these issues do not exist in isolation – they are interdependent and build off each other.

Ninety-seven percent of the United States is covered by rural areas, and one-fifth of all Americans live in these areas. The Rural Health Report Card was created to answer a simple question: How does each state’s rural health care stack up when compared to other states? Key findings for each state are summarized in individual state report cards.

Organization: Rural Health Quarterly

Date: December 2017

The report examines the nation’s ability to respond to public health emergencies, tracks progress and vulnerabilities, and includes a review of state and federal public health preparedness policies. The 10 indicators, or measures, are meant to protect against disease, disaster and bioterrorism.

Interactive map of EMS agencies that serve Wisconsin. Includes filters (rurality, agency license level, agency type, and RTAC region) and a tabular list of agencies.

Organization: Wisconsin Office of Rural Health

Date: December 2017