Wisconsin Medical Society

09/04/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage help-seeking among those facing mental health challenges. The Federation of State Physician Health Programs created a list of actions and resources to help support physician and health care professional well-being.
https://www.wismed.org/wismed/wismed/News/medigram/2026-medigram/september-3-2026.aspx

Additional resources can be found at
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/prevent-suicide/help-someone-else.htm

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09/03/2026

The Federation of State Physician Health Programs is hosting the webinar, "When Physicians Become Patients: Providing Care for General Medical, Mental Health, and Substance Use Disorders," on Wednesday, September 23. Learn more at https://wphp.org/2026/07/14/upcoming-fsphp-cme-webinar-when-physicians-become-patients/

⏳ Time is running out to register for the Federation of State Physician Health Programs' upcoming webinar "When Physicians Become Patients: Providing Care for General Medical, Mental Health, and Substance Use Disorders"

Providing care for physician patients requires a thoughtful approach that balances clinical excellence, confidentiality, professional identity, and trust. Led by physician health experts Drs. Paul Earley, Michael Baron, Alexis Polles, Chris Bundy, and Lisa Merlo, this session provides practical frameworks and language for managing complex care relationships.

📅 September 23, 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm PDT
🎓 Earn 2 CME credits
Free for FSPHP Members | $50 Non-Members

🔗 Register today: https://wphp.org/2026/07/14/upcoming-fsphp-cme-webinar-when-physicians-become-patients/

09/03/2026

Health in the Halls: A Call to Action on Climate Health will be Wednesday, September 9 at 9:45 a.m. at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Learn more and register:
https://www.healthyclimatewi.org/events/health-in-the-halls

For the first time, over a dozen health organizations across Wisconsin are uniting to demand that our next Governor and state legislature treat climate change as the urgent health crisis it is. With wildfire smoke, heatwaves, and floods filling emergency rooms, doctors, nurses, and public health exp...

09/02/2026

Advocacy and the Future of Health Care, presented by Mark Grapentine, JD, WisMed Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer, explores the day to day aspects of physician advocacy – including ways to get started as an advocate. Learn more and take the course
https://wismed.inreachce.com/details/Information/8ed988bb-f275-402d-85e8-15f66ddb2c08

09/01/2026

Only the top 35 Statehouse Club and Statehouse Circle contributors to WisMedPAC and WisMedDIRECT are invited to this reception, and seating is limited. Reaching Statehouse Club or Statehouse Circle status by today, September 1, is the only way to guarantee your invitation. Learn more and contribute
https://wismed.org/wismed/advocacy/contributions.aspx

09/01/2026

WisMed President and Foundation Board Member, Michael White, MD, happily welcomed students at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health during their White Coat Investiture and Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Friday, August 21. Congratulations to all and thank you to everyone who sponsored a white coat!
https://www.wismed.org/wismed/wismed/News/medigram/2026-medigram/august-27-2026.aspx

08/31/2026

Tomorrow at noon, the American Medical Association is hosting a webinar highlighting how to successfully cultivate teams by directly supporting their growth, development, and overall well-being.
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AiGskRyY2XmsQMUPxYCgXCdyyVtLOjw0ivCbujRRwfwjNSPSl3wX~Ar1worj7z0Nc8VfoqdPIk7eThe6WeilUYh-vo56Oqo16zDz2Zu43aK7bPR084wDQ3v4bNrzo1R6PVOFmJWRuhl6eHw

Check out other resources from the AMA https://www.wismed.org/wismed/wismed/News/medigram/2026-medigram/august-13-2026.aspx

08/28/2026

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Behind every vaccine recommendation is a physician who has completed years of rigorous training and uses that expertise to guide conversations with patients and families.

When physicians and patients have time to discuss vaccines and answer questions, they can make informed decisions that support long-term health.

Want to see the latest vaccine recommendations from leading medical societies? Visit the AMA's vaccine recommendations page: https://www.ama-assn.org/public-health/prevention-wellness/vaccine-recommendations

Find the latest medical society recommendations on respiratory virus vaccines, including seasonal flu, RSV and COVID-19.

08/27/2026

Our Foundation staff recently visited 2026 Foundation grant recipient Open Arms Free Clinic. Located in Elkhorn, Open Arms Free Clinic compassionately serves the health and wellness needs of the uninsured, low-income, and underserved residents of Walworth County.
https://www.wismed.org/wismed/News/medigram/2026-medigram/august-20-2026.aspx

08/26/2026

What a great event! Brown County Medical Society hosted a financial education program for medical students and residents. Mark Ziety and WisMed Financial are great resources for Wisconsin physicians and medical students.

Learn how WisMed Financial can help you, or consider asking Mark to speak at an event! https://www.wismedfinancial.org/