Chronic Disease Prevention Program Webinar Archives
Chronic Disease Prevention Roundtable Expands Connections Across Regions and Programs
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10 a.m. (Virtual)
Join us for a one-hour collaborative session, designed as a follow-up from the Chronic Disease Prevention Program (CDPP) Regional Networking Meetings last autumn. Building on the energy and insights from those conversations, this virtual session brings partners together across regions and programs to continue strengthening collaboration in public health and chronic disease prevention.
The session begins with a brief update on the current state of public health and key headlines in chronic disease prevention. Participants will join two 20-minute interactive breakout sessions—one organized by program interest area and the other by public health region. Each breakout offers opportunities to connect, learn from peer successes, share resources, and explore challenges.
Come ready to engage, connect with colleagues old and new, and continue the collaborative spirit sparked during the fall networking sessions. This is a one-time live event and will not be recorded. Don’t miss it! Register online today!
Learn about topics impacting the health of Wisconsin residents
As part of the Bureau of Community Health Promotion (BCHP), the Chronic Disease Prevention Program (CDPP) works with partners across the state to raise awareness of chronic disease prevention efforts, improve access to care, and more. Our goal is to help everyone in Wisconsin live their best lives while remaining thoughtful about how location, community, and demographics impact program delivery.
Some of our partners include:
- Local and Tribal health departments
- Health systems and free and charitable clinics
- Community pharmacies
- Employers
- Insurers
- Coalitions and non-profit organizations
- Community members
We know all aspects of a person's health are connected. That means having one chronic disease often increases the risk of developing additional health conditions. From January to October, the CDPP hosts a one-hour webinar on topics relevant to partners. The meetings are recorded. The video and presentation materials (if available) are posted to this page. An American Sign Language interpreter and Spanish interpreter are present for each meeting. Participants may add their questions in the meeting chat.
CDPP Partner call schedule
CDPP Partner calls are held as Zoom meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month (January to October) from 9 to 10 a.m.
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Best Practices for Stroke Education a panel discussion.
Register to attend on February 24, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Topic ideas?
Do you have a chronic disease prevention topic idea or suggestion for a speaker? We'd like to hear from you.
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Webinar archive for 2026
- Topic: Improving Blood Pressure Control with Target BP and other Heart Health Updates
- Presenters:
- Susan Hjelsand
Senior Community Impact Director, American Heart Association
Susan.Hjelsand@heart.org - Zachary Wilks-Metrou
Community Impact Director, American Heart Association
Zachary.Wilks-Metrou@heart.org
- Susan Hjelsand
- Materials:
(Note: Use the "Chat Messages" function in in the ZOOM replay to access links shared during the presentation. Links are current as of the presentation date.)
Webinar archive for 2025
- Topic: Connections Between Chronic Disease and Oral Health
- Presenter:
- Carrey Spencer
Carrey.Spencer@dhs.Wisconsin.gov
Oral Health Prevention Program Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Oral Health Unit
- Carrey Spencer
- Materials:
- Connections Between Chronic Disease and Oral Health Presentation video recording with ASL interpretation and Spanish
- Connections Between Chronic Disease and Oral Health Presentation (PDF)
- Oral Health Dashboard
- Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) Map
- Oral Health and Diabetes—Why It Matters (PDF)
- Wisconsin MDI Initiatives
- Wisconsin Dental Pain Protocol
- Topic: Diabetes Self-Management Programs, Positive Health Outcomes, Strengthening Partnerships
- Presenter:
- Amie Rein
Amie.Rein@wihealthyaging.org
Health Promotion Program Coordinator, Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA)
- Amie Rein
- Materials:
- Topic: Wisconsin's Breastfeeding Landscape
- Presenters:
- Kelli Stader, MPH, RD, CLS
Kelli.Stader@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Nutrition Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Chronic Disease Prevention Unit - Katrina Fritsch, RDN, CD
Katrina.Fritsch@dhs.wisconsin.gov
State WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Becky Mooren, BSN, RN, CLC
Becky.Mooren@browncountywi.gov
Public Health Nurse, Brown County - Katie Cook, BSN, RN, CLC
Kathleen.Cook@co.clark.wi.us
Public Health Nurse, Clark County Health Department - Amanda Cassidy, RN, BSN, CLC
Amanda.Cassidy@fdlco.wi.gov
Public Health Nurse, Fond du Lac County - Amy Gunderson, RD, CD
Gunderson@Jacksoncountywi.gov
WIC-Public Health Nutritionist, Jackson County - Jill Camber Davidson on behalf of Janalyn Eisele, RN, BSN
Janalyn.Eisele@co.rock.wi.us
Public Health Nurse, Rock County - Cheri Nemec, RDN, CD, CLS, IBC
CNemec@glitc.org
WIC Program Director and SNAP-Ed Program Director, Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. - Rachel Meyer, MPH, CIC
Rachel.Meyer@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Chronic Disease Prevention Epidemiologist, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Kelli Stader, MPH, RD, CLS
- Materials:
- Wisconsin Breastfeeding Overview Presentation video recording with ASL interpretation and Spanish
- Wisconsin Breastfeeding Overview Presentation (PDF)
- Wisconsin Breastfeeding Data video recording in English
- Wisconsin Breastfeeding Data Slide Presentation (PDF)
- 2025 Wisconsin Breastfeeding Landscape Report (PDF)
- Topic: Introducing the Community Health Workers (CHW) Integration Toolkit
- Presenters:
- Yasamin Aftahi
aftahi@wisc.edu
Resource Coordinator, envision - Hmongshee Khang, CHW
hkhang2@wisc.edu
CHW Outreach and Training Coordinator, envision - Jessica Kimber, CHW
Jessica.Kimber@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Community Health Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Chronic Disease Prevention Program - Morgan Krhin
Morgan.Krhin@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Community Health Worker Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Chronic Disease Prevention Program
- Yasamin Aftahi
- Materials:
- Topic: Community Design for Physical Activity
- Presenter:
- Lexi Davis
Lexi.Davis@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Healthy Communities Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Chronic Disease Prevention Program
- Lexi Davis
- Materials:
- Topic: Farmers Market Nutrition Programs
- Moderator:
- Stef Bugasch
Stefanie.Bugasch@dhs.wisconsin.gov
State Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Chronic Disease Prevention Program
- Stef Bugasch
- Presenters:
- Allison Valitchka
Allison.Valitchka@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, WIC and Nutrition Section - Kelly Hammond
Kelly.Hammond@wisc.edu
Healthy Retail State Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension - Hannah Wendels Scott
Hannah.Wendels@wisc.edu
FoodWIse Nutrition Educator, Wood County
- Allison Valitchka
- Materials:
- Topic: Coverdell Stroke Program and Stroke Awareness Month
- Presenter:
- Kyleen Maccoux
Kyleen.Maccoux@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Stroke Quality Improvement and Communication Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Chronic Disease Prevention Program
- Kyleen Maccoux
- Materials:
- Topic: Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Presenter:
- Dr. Chitra Bhosekar, MD
chitra.bhosekar@emplifyhealth.org
Nephrologist, Emplify Bellin Health System
- Dr. Chitra Bhosekar, MD
- Materials:
- Topic: Medically Tailored Meals
- Presenter:
- Kelsey Melah
Kelsey.Melah@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Program and Policy Analyst, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Medicaid Services - Materials:
- Medically Tailored Meals Video Recording in English with ASL interpretation and Spanish
- Medically Tailored Meals Slide Presentation (PDF)
- Medicaid: Food is Medicine Webpage
- Kelsey Melah
- Topic: American Heart Association: Tools for American Heart Month & Beyond
- Presenters:
- Tim Nikolai
Tim.Nikolai@heart.org
Senior Rural Health Director, Midwest Region - Susan Hjelsand
Susan.Hjelsand@heart.org
Senior Community Impact Director, Wisconsin - Zach Wilks-Metrou
Zachary.Wilks-Metrou@heart.org
Community Impact Director, Wisconsin
- Tim Nikolai
- Materials:
Additional webinars
From time to time, CDPP holds additional webinars that on chronic disease topics led by subject matter experts. Browse this archive for topics of interest. If you have questions or concerns about the content on this page, email Chronic Disease Prevention Program staff.
November 20, 2024
- Topic: Childhood Obesity: Exploring, Planning, Implementing, and Sustaining a Family Healthy Weight Program (FHWP) in Your Community
- Presenters:
- Anna Lonergan, BSN, RN, PCCN, Student–Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Paula McIntyre, Diabetes Specialist
- Materials:
July 11, 2024
- Topic: Partnership Opportunity-Addressing Childhood Obesity Family Healthy Weight Programs (FHWPs)
- Presenters:
- Paula McIntyre, Diabetes Specialist
- Mary Pesik, Chronic Disease Prevention Program Director
- Materials: