… notices from the utility company Natural disasters like floods or fires You need to pay for something like a car repair or hospital stay The services your child gets are not affected by …

… job."   Hannah Challener shares her WMHI story "Each day is different. I feel like you learn something new each day."   Learn about our outstanding benefits As a State of Wisconsin employee …

… you felt. Emulate that. Listen well so you can absorb what they’re saying, and refer back to something they said later on. This not only shows you’re listening, but that you care about the … as they talk to you. Nod your head in understanding when appropriate, and gently inquire about something they brought up. Ask open-ended questions Make sure the conversation is not full of …

… implement an obesity prevention strategy? Do you have sufficient resources? How can you pick something that is attainable with your current resources? Asset mapping Asset Mapping is the …

… other treatment settings use SBIRT with at-risk substance users. The goal is to step in before something severe happens. SBIRT includes: Screening —Quickly looks at how severe the substance …

… to working or a seasoned professional, we have a job for you. Each of our 6,100 workers brings something special. That includes those who work in offices, at home, or in care and treatment …

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… means that the drug is either: Damaged. Stored the wrong way. Not safe to use based on something that happened to it. Misbranded means the drug had the wrong label from the start. This …

… is deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind. There is no need to instruct the interpreter to tell something to the person. In other words, speak as you would to any individual and leave the rest …

… well-being. But neither have the final say when it comes to your health. A risk factor is something that increases a person’s risk of illness, injury, or harm. Experiences like abuse or …

… DNR orders DNR orders are defined in Wisconsin law— Wis. Stat. ch. 154 . A DNR order is something a doctor (called the attending physician) writes. It tells emergency health care …

… think about what problems are most important for you to discuss. And, if you don't understand something, ask questions. If possible, bring a family member or trusted friend along to your … follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Always ask questions if you don't understand something. Never stop taking your medication without talking to your doctor, nurse, or …

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… stepping on a nail or needle. Burns. Crush injuries, when part of the body gets crushed by something heavy. Injuries that have dead skin covering the wound, which can prevent healing and …

… of all manners): Unintentional fall-related TBI Unintentional struck by or against someone or something TBI Unintentional motor vehicle-related TBI Assault-related TBI Unintentional …

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