September 2022

What's New?

WIHA Website

WIHA is excited to announce the launch of our brand new website with enhanced features for both consumers and professionals! For program facilitators and providers, there are some important steps to accessing your program materials: 

We will NO LONGER be using the login information that you were provided after completion of your facilitator training. Instead, you will create your own, personalized login for the new site to get access to the materials for the programs for which you 1) hold an active facilitator certification, 2) are a master trainer, or 3) are a program provider.

To do this, please visit: https://wihealthyaging.org and click Login on the right side. Here, you will see it says “See instructions for creating a login here” Please click on ‘here’ to view & follow the instructions.

Please note that WIHA staff will verify your credentials and then grant you access. This process may take up to 48 hours. Please be sure you are registering well before an upcoming workshop.

Once you have been granted access, you can navigate to our website and click on “For Professionals.” A short video pops up (see above) to help you navigate the site.

In addition to re-organized program material, the site contains new information and features designed to support older adults take control of their health. This information can also be used by local organizations for distribution in their areas.

We hope you find the new website useful and full of great information! If you have any trouble or need assistance, please contact Erin Eggert.

Now Hiring!

Jobs at WIHA

Are you or someone you know looking for an exciting, new career opportunity? WIHA is seeking candidates to join our team of professionals working to support healthy living and healthy aging in Wisconsin. If you're interested in a remote-working position in a supportive, collegial environment where initiative and creativity are valued, WIHA is looking for you!  We currently have two exciting, new positions available: 

Falls Prevention Program Coordinator

The Falls Prevention Program Coordinator will lead WIHA's falls prevention programming and activities with a focus on developing a coordinated, collaborative hub for best practices and consumer engagement in falls prevention. 

Chronic Disease Program Coordinator

The Chronic Disease Program Coordinator will play a key role in helping people manage their ongoing health conditions through the spread of evidence-based self-management programs and practices. 

WIHA's Expanding Role in Healthy Aging

With a focus on increasing demand for programs, WIHA will also begin direct communication with consumers to engage and motivate them to play an active role in their health and raise awareness of the local and virtual programs available. This communication - initially, in the form of a newsletter but supported by the WIHA website and social media - will start in early 2023. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months.  

From the WIHA Boards of Directors

Staff Changes at WIHA

The recent loss of WIHA Executive Director Dave Nelson and departure of our colleague Shannon Myers have precipitated a number of staffing changes at WIHA. Our goal, first and foremost, is to continue to support our provider partners in the network to ensure healthy aging programs are available and accessible throughout the state. To that end, we have made the following staff changes and updates:

Interim Executive Director - Kris Krasnowski

Director of Program Implementation - Jill Renken

Director of Information Systems & Physical Activity Programs - Erin Eggert

Director of Administration - Karen Beck

Health Promotion Program Manager - Ela Young

What's Happening?

WIHA Initiatives

In an effort to address the issues that impact good health as people age, WIHA plays a leadership role in the coalitions below. To learn more and find information about how you can play a role in these efforts, visit:

• Falls Prevention Resources & Falls Free WI Coalition
• Wisconsin Coalition to Social Isolation and Loneliness

September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. These and other outreach resources are available at the Falls Prevention Resources link at left.

Registration Open!

2023 WIHA Leader/Facilitator Training Schedule

We're pleased to announce that the 2023 Leader/Facilitator Training Schedule is now available. We know you like to plan ahead. So do we! So, it's a great time to check out the 2023 trainings and get your applications in. Ready to start a new program or need an additional facilitator for an existing program? See our facilitator training information and 2023 facilitator training schedule on our brand new website (link below) and apply for the training that matches your needs.

Call Before

You Cancel . . .

If you've scheduled a workshop but are having trouble filling it or have other challenges that have you worried you may need to cancel - call us first! We're here to help!

Contact Jill Renken

Contact Erin Eggert

Contact Judy Rank

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