Group IX – Health Care Seminar

The Health Care Seminar for Group IX was held in the Beaver Dam area, July 17-20, 2001. Seminar Chairs, Ruth Lindegarde, RN of CHD Associates and Leadership Wisconsin (formerly called WRLP-Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program) alumni Group VIII, and Bruce Kraus, M.D. of Cornucopian Health and Leadership Wisconsin (formerly called WRLP-Wisconsin Rural Leadership Program) alumni Group IV led participants through a process to better understanding those things that impact community health. They examined how they as leaders can be involved in creating a healthier community and be more informed regarding good personal health.

They engaged in a process for assessing the health of the Dodge county area by hearing from key experts on the state of health in Wisconsin. They visited with 40 groups and many individuals throughout the area including Beaver Dam, Watertown, Horicon, Juneau, Waupun, Fox Lake, and Columbus. Through these visits they gathered information and developed a first impression of the health of the area communities. To close out their days of study, they invited leaders from the area to a presentation of their findings.

Group IX participants, alumni, and local legislators from the area gather for an evening meal and good conversation during the seminar. Pictured left to right are Group IX participants, Bill Flease, Doug Mueller, Brian Herr, Tom Weston, Alumni Tom Breunig and Seminar Chair Ruth Lindegarde.

Participants enjoyed a trip through the Horicon Marsh one beautiful afternoon of the seminar, examining how the health of our environment impacts our personal and community health.