Former Health Advocacy Certificate student Ailene Gerhardt has been speaking out about the unique needs of “Solo Agers” and resources that are available, including founding the Navigating Solo Network. She also recently appeared on the Senior Authority …
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Support LGBTQI+ Non-Profits
We invite others to support GSafe during the Big Share. As health advocates, we support autonomy, informed consent, patients and provider shared decision-making, and support and community for all people. We are in a time …
Sarah Davis and Jill Jacklitz: Don’t nickel and dime patients for online messages to their health providers
CPP Co-Directors Sarah Davis and Jill Jacklitz wrote a guest column in the Wisconsin State Journal about the new changes to patient portals and billing. On Valentine’s Day, Meriter-UnityPoint started charging for some messages …
New Investments in Statewide Outreach
Recent investments are making it possible for us to ensure that Wisconsinites all around the state know about our health advocacy services and resources. In partnership with the LIFT Wisconsin, thanks to funding from …
We’ve got News!
Our fall newsletter is jam packed with stories of hope and connection. We share student’s reflections on advocating, successes for clients, and updates from our action research team! Check it out!
Client Spotlight: Caylee Blosenski Shows Off Gymnastic Skills in Disney+ Movie
A former CPP client, 15 year-old Caylee Blosenski, recently starred in the Disney+ remake of “Cheaper by the Dozen” with Zack Braff and Gabrielle Union. A familiar favorite, this movie features a blended family in …
Sheray Wallace Wins International Trailblazers Award
Sheray Wallace, a Community Resource Educator at the Center for Patient Partnerships and founder of the Meadowood Health Partnership, recently received the International Trailblazers Award. This award recognizes “Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things”. Sheray is …
Client Story: Championing Values & Saving $16,000
‘Anthony,’ our client’s father, was visiting from outside the US and obtained travel insurance as a precaution. After 3 days of dizziness and no appetite, they went to the ER and were promptly admitted to …
Clinical: What We’re Learning
This summer, for the first time, seven law students, two pharmacy students, and one medical student took on the daunting task of learning patient advocacy from entirely remote settings. Through the summer Clinical, interdisciplinary students …
Resource Navigators learn valuable lessons about factors that influence health
When Wisconsin HealthCorps Volunteer Hannah Fleischman was placed as a coordinator with CPP’s Community Resource Navigator Program, she didn’t know what to expect. Now, after a year with the program, Fleischman says the lessons will …