June 26, 2014

DAIS: HIGHLIGHTING TEEN DATING VIOLENCE

Guests: Jill Murray, Ph.D. national speaker, author on teen violence; Emily Barnes, Dir. of Development and Communications and Hannah Wagner Jacoby, Training & Education Coordinator of DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services)

Dr Jill Murray is the leading expert on the subject of teen dating violence. On this program, she previewed her presentation at the annual DAIS luncheon in Madison at the Concourse Hotel on Tuesday, June 24.  Building on the concept that "love is a behavior," she describes how young people can be influenced by the attention they receive and the role modeling they experience at home and through diverse and unfiltered media outlets.

Emily Barnes and Hannah Wagner Jacoby share how DAIS is working in our community to confront the growing problem of teen dating violence. Also, hear an update on the soon-to-be-announced opening of the new DAIS Shelter!

For more information, go to www.abuseintervention.org.

June 19, 2014

HOW THE MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELPS SHAPE OUR COMMUNITY

Guest:  Bob Sorge, President, Madison Community Foundation 


The Madison Community Foundation is one of the oldest in the country, established in 1942, and the MCF intends to be here forever making a positive difference in the community.  So assures Bob Sorge who has just completed his first year as president of the Madison Community Foundation.

On this program, Bob Sorge describes how the MCF is building on the past and thoughtfully awarding new grants to meet contemporary needs that have arisen in our ever-changing society.  Clean lakes, autism, and music education are just some of the new and diverse initiatives.

Moving into the next era, the Madison Community Foundation invites the public to hear Dan Rather share stories from his career and his views on community and philanthropy at their Annual Meeting - a dinner on Tuesday, June 24 at Monona Terrace.   For event information, go to www.madisoncommunityfoundation.org, or call 608-232-1763.

June 11, 2014

ATTIC ANGEL ASSOCIATION MAKES HISTORY

Guests:  Mary Ann Drescher, Executive Director, Attic Angel Association; Diane Wilcox, Attic Angel volunteer


125 years old and still spreading its wings throughout Dane County, Attic Angel Association celebrates its long history this year by doing what it does best - generously contributing to youth, elderly and other community needs, volunteering hundreds of hours of service, and preparing for their annual Attic Sale - June 13-14 at High Point Church, 7702 Old Sauk Road - a two-day rummage sale no true bargain hunter dares to miss!

On this program, Mary Ann Drescher and Diane Wilcox reflect on the history of this remarkable volunteer-driven organization and what has sustained it for 125 years. Plus, preview the Attic Sale

Other Attic Angel scheduled events include:
Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard with UW-Eau Claire professor Dr. Justin Patchin, Thursday, July 17, 7:00 PM, Attic Angel Place, 8301 Old Sauk Road. Free and open to the public.

Attic Angel's Classic Clothing Fundraiser Sale, October 3-4, Attic Angel Association building, corner of Old Sauk and Junction Roads. 

Find more information at ww.atticangel.org, or call (608) 662-8900.




June 4, 2014

MEET THE NEW CEOS OF ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL AND SSM HEALTHCARE OF WISCONSIN

Guests:  Dr. Stewart Watson, President/CEO of Dean Clinic and Damond Boatwright, Regional President/CEO of Hospital Operations, SSM Healthcare of Wisconsin.


What are the changes taking place at Dean and St. Mary's, and what do they mean to patient care? What is the impact of becoming an integrated health care system on the medical providers and patients as well? What is an Accountable Care Organization, and how does it benefit patients? Where are we now in changes in the health care industry, and what does the future hold?

On this program, these questions and more are openly addressed by Dr. Stewart Watson and Damond Boatwright who describe the new model of patient-centered care and the philosophy of continuum of care that is evolving in the delivery of health care today.



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