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The information on the following links are for use as an additional resource for Wisconsin Local Health Departments. Many links are to PDF files. In order to open PDF files, you need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, available to download for free. This page will link you to regional public health updates by date.

WPHA/WALHDAB Conference materials are available on the WPHA website, posted on the events page under the annual conference. If you need a presentation, or want to share a session with colleagues, materials can be assessed at: http://www.wpha.org/events/annual-conference-2012.

Barbara A. Lange Memorial Award in Health Education - Two award categories (local practitioner and regional/statewide practitioner) are available to recognize a colleague for efforts in health education and health promotion. The deadline for receipt of nomination materials is March 1, 2013.

The WPHA Awards Committee is currently seeking nominations for awards to be presented at the 2013 Annual Public Health Conference, May 21-23 at the Wilderness Hotel, Glacier Canyon Lodge in Wisconsin Dells. The Awards Committee accepts nominations throughout the year; however, for a nomination to be considered for the 2013 Annual Conference, the deadline for submission is Friday, April 12, 2013. Nominations received after that date may be re-submitted for the next annual conference. More information.

Loriann Wunder, Training and Communications Coordinator for the DPH STD Control Program, would like to invite you and your staff to sign up for the Wisconsin STD Communications Listserv (WISTDCOM) if you are not already on it. The WISTDCOM is a Listserv that periodically shares information on the prevention and control of STDs in Wisconsin. The Listserv is aimed at staff in LHDs, STD Clinics, Tribal Health Clinics, and other stakeholder agencies. Please send a message to Loriann Wunder if you or your staff would like to join the WISTDCOM and receive email messages.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a notice proposing a change to the recommended optimal fluoride level in drinking water. In response to this proposed change, the Oral Health Program (OHP) in the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Public Water Supply Section in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have established guidance for Wisconsin Public Water Systems (PWS) that participate in community water fluoridation. Please see the attachment that discusses this change. In the meantime, LHD are encouraged to contact Robbyn Kuester with any questions, E-mail: Robbyn.Kuester@Wisconsin.gov or (608) 266-0876.