Amanda Miller, FoodWIse Coordinator Attended a workshop series to learn the national Around the Table curriculum. The purpose of the training is to learn skills to teach nutrition classes with trauma and resiliency resources in mind. Shared a series of emails for the Food Providers Group to support local food pantries during COVID-19. This communication […]
A series of emails for the Food Providers Group to support local food pantries during COVID-19, designed to support coordination between local agencies and organizations in service of those impacted by this emergency situation. A series of fruit and vegetable publications for farmers market customers. These publications promote buying fresh produce and helps customers better […]
Amanda Miller, FoodWIse Coordinator A series of fruit and vegetable publications for farmers market customers. These publications promote buying fresh produce and help customers better understand how to select, prepare, and store specific produce items. A series of meetings with local public health departments where they received feedback from Extension regarding the Community Health Improvement […]
In response to older adults in isolation, Jane co-facilitated the evidence-based Aging Mastery Program virtually in January and February. The materials for this 10-part series were provided free to participants through a partnership grant with the National Council on Aging. The highly interactive series focused on: 1) navigating longer lives, 2) healthy movement, 3) sleep, […]
The Fond du Lac/Sheboygan FoodWIse team introduces our new FoodWIse Facebook page, which includes evidence and research-based health and nutrition information from the state and nation’s leading experts. This includes, but is not limited to: Tasty Tuesdays: a weekly series focused on highlighting a specific cooking/food prep skill “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Thursdays: a weekly series highlighting an article featured […]
People are increasingly getting their information from the internet and social media, such as Facebook. This includes information related to all aspects of life, including health and nutrition. Over the past decade, people have reached for their laptops or smartphone, as opposed to a textbook, to ask a question about their health. Relying on social […]
Influenza causes many hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S. each year. The flu vaccine is strongly recommended for everyone older than 6 months. Despite this recommendation, flu vaccination rates are typically low nationwide and also in Wisconsin (<50% on average). Ensuring that everyone in Wisconsin gets a flu vaccination (also called flu shot, or flu […]
Virtual education has opened an opportunity for collaboration across counties. Janeth was invited to participate in a project with the Portage/Wood County FoodWIse team. This project includes making 5 short videos as part of a 5-week program with Fit Families from Portage/Wood Counties WIC Program. Virtual education was provided via a private Facebook group including […]
The UW-Madison Division of Extension Mentoring Program serves as a staff development method for all new staff. It is to provide a network of support and guidance to all new staff. A peer mentor contributes to the successful onboarding of new colleagues. The program areas are selective in whom they choose to be a mentor. […]
Due to the challenges of holding in-person classes this summer, FoodWIse will instead start offering a bi-weekly newsletter to the senior populations in Sheboygan County. This is an effective way to get the most relevant and current nutrition information, while also prioritizing their health and safety. The ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ newsletters will be one […]
