Healthy Wisconsin

Established in 1994 by founding partners that included the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin Children’s Hospital and the Wisconsin state government, the Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin operates with one single goal in mind, to “improve the health and well being of children by addressing key health issues through collaborative efforts with diverse organizations, communities and individuals.” In short, the Children’s Health Alliance exists for the sole purpose of bringing people together in the name of our youth, helping those who can’t help themselves and looking out for the best interests of kids across the state.The Alliance actually leads and manages other organizations you may have heard of that make their impact in communities throughout Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Asthma Coalition, the Childhood Injury Prevention Network and the Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition all fall under the umbrella of the Children’s Health Alliance, steered by its guiding arm. The Wisconsin Asthma Coalition serves to prepare and make public state wide plans that improve the quality of life for asthma patients, whether its asthma education, prevention, treatment or other services, while easing the burden of the condition on asthmatics and their families. (more…)

If you’re a resident to Wisconsin or preparing for a move to the area, you can find comfort in knowing that there are several highly-respected and esteemed medical centers throughout the state. State of the art treatment and research have ranked these hospitals among the best in the nation.Located in Madison, The University of Wisconsin is home to numerous clinics and hospitals, providing care for the surrounding communities. The hospital consistently ranks well in US News medical evaluations. This system was ranked in the top 50 in the nation for Cancer; ear, nose and throat; Geriatrics; Orthopedics; Pulmonology; Urology; and Kidney Disorders.As part of the Aurora Health Care system, which includes 13 hospitals, West Allis Memorial Hospital has ranked very well on a national scale of community hospitals. This particular center is best-known for the Aurora Women’s Pavilion. This center takes a unique approach to all stages of women’s health care. (more…)