May 9th
Press release: The Milwaukee Consortium for Hmong Health has launched a new website: www.MkeHmongHealth.org. The website contains health information, community news, and upcoming health and wellness events for the Milwaukee Hmong community and anyone interested in Hmong health.
The website is the first to focus on Hmong health in Milwaukee. “We hope this website will be a go-to health resource for the Milwaukee Hmong community. Not only does the site contain information about the Consortium’s work, but it also provides links to Hmong-specific health websites and materials,” says Consortium Project Manager Beth R. Peterman.
The site, which will later be dually accessible in English and Hmong, is culturally appropriate and easy to navigate. Pang Vang, Project Coordinator, says, “Because literacy in general is often of concern in the Hmong community, the Consortium worked closely with the web developer to include Hmong design elements, large icons, and a plan to translate the English texts into Hmong to create an easy browsing experience.”
The Milwaukee Consortium for Hmong Health, established in 2008, works to engage the Hmong community for positive change regarding women’s cancer health and wellness. Funding for this project was provided by the UW School of Medicine and Public health fro the Wisconsin Partnership Program. Support for Consortium activities, including this project, has been provided in part by the State of Wisconsin’s Well Woman Program.
Contact:
Pang Vang
House of Peace
1702 W. Walnut St.
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 933-1590
MkeHmongHealth@gmail.com
Friends for Health. Friends for Life.
May 7th
A curriculum created by the National Family Advocacy Support and Training (FAST) Project: fastfamilysupport.org
A workshop to help families, caregivers and professionals understand how to help youth with disabilities with employment.
Free Telephone Workshop
Wednesday May 9, 2012, 7-8pm
Presented by Matthew Zellmer, WI FACETS
During this workshop participants will learn the importance of disability self-awareness, how families can help youth with career planning; and strategies to navigate resumes, job interviews, and job accommodations. Samples of resumes, job search tips, checklist of work skills, and other online resources will be reviewed and provided to the participants.
To Register: Contact Sandra McFarland at 414-374-4645
Friends for Health. Friends for Life.
May 7th
Diabetes is a chronic illness that needs ongoing medical care and self-management to prevent medical complications. According to The 2011 Burden of Diabetes in Wisconsin:
The American Diabetes Association has recommendations for tests and services. These recommendations are known or believed to result in better health for people with diabetes:
Wishing you future good health,
iCare Quality Improvement Department
Friends for Health. Friends for Life.
May 1st
When Susan Summers enrolled in a quilting class in 2001, she had no idea how much it was about to change her life. Her quilting teacher, Virginia Hirsch, is also the founder of the Healing of the Hearts Quilt Program. The group donates homemade quilts and other supplies to an orphanage in Kabul, Afghanistan. Virginia showed the class how to make child-size quilts, which they donated to Healing of the Hearts.
But Susan didn’t stop quilting when the class was over. She continued to make and donate over 2,000 quilts for Healing of the Hearts and Children’s Hope Network, a non-profit child placement agency. CHN gives a quilt to each adopted child as a welcome home gift.
From quilts, Susan started crocheting hats, which she donated to the WITI FOX 6 Vince Condella’s Coats for Kids campaign, to help area kids stay warm in winter. And her latest project is making baby quilts, along with infant burial gowns and outfits, that she donates to Froedtert Hospital. Susan wanted to get involved after she learned of a mother who had to buy a doll because the dress the doll was wearing was the only burial gown she could find for her tiny infant’s funeral.
Helping others helps Susan, a member of the iCare Family Care Partnership HMO SNP Plan, keep going. She explains, “I found out I had cancer in 2008. I’ve had two major surgeries since then, and every 3 months, I have to go in for a CT Scan. I’ve always loved sewing, since I was in high school. By sewing, it kind of makes me forget about the cancer for a while.”
One thing that will never be forgotten is Susan’s generosity for helping kids through her gift of sewing. Her donations have warmed the hearts–and hands–and feet–of children all over the world.
Friends for Health. Friends for Life.
Apr 25th
In collaboration with Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, Word of Hope Ministries, located at 2677 North 40th St, Milwaukee WI, is hosting a Chronic Disease Management Clinic every Monday from 9 am – 1 pm. The clinics are for those who do not have access to primary care or insurance. The clinic offers free screening and treatment for hypertension, non-insulin dependent diabetes, obesity and smoking cessation, and free preventive education. Walk-ins are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Wynne at 414-447-1965.Apr 18th
People First Milwaukee is a self-advocacy group. The members include people with and without disabilities. They work together as a team making the community better! They advocate for everybody!
People First Milwaukee is coming to Nicolet High School to speak regarding self-advocacy. Featuring Diana Sullivan, Disability Rights & Access Specialist – Independence First Matthew Zellmer – WI Facets will also be here to promote the “Youth Leadership Summit” being held this summer!
Date: Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: Nicolet High School, Community Room, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd., Glendale, WI
Who should attend? Students, parents, teachers and anyone else who would like to learn more about Self-Advocacy!
Please RSVP to: Kate_rinehart@nicolet.k12.wi.us or call 351-8277
Apr 2nd
TRANSITION: CREATING THE VISION
DATE: Tuesday April 3, 2012
TIME: 12-1:00 PM
WORKSHOP FORMAT: FREE TELEPHONE ACCESS FROM HOME OR WORK
PRESENTER: MATTHEW ZELLMER, TRANSITION COORDINATOR, WI FACETS
TO REGISTER: Contact Sandra McFarland at WI FACETS – (877) 374-0511 or smcfarland@wifacets.org. or SAVE TIME & REGISTER ON LINE AT www.wifacets.org. Sandra will email/mail to you all workshop materials and provide you with the toll-free number to call in for the workshop.
Mar 21st
Sponsored by Independence First and Wisconsin FACETS for high school students with disabilities, who are interested in becoming leaders and advocates for themselves and others with disabilities, June 25-29 and July 16-20, 2012.
Youth Leadership Summit Application
Mar 20th
Teens with IEPs! Bring Your Parents to An Important Information Session. Teens don’t always go off to college or technical school. Have you and your parents thought about what you would like to do once you have completed high school? Click here for more information.
Mar 19th
Concern about losing benefits keeps many people with disabilities from seeking gainful employment. It’s crucial to share accurate information about Social Security work incentives with job seekers and their families. Check out the State Employment Leadership Network’s Social Security briefing document (PDF) explaining cost-of-living and other important updates.
