Covering Wisconsin - CWI

09/04/2026

Fall is just around the corner and with it come the respiratory illnesses of the season. Do you know what parts of the body respiratory illnesses affect?

Our respiratory system is made up of the organs and structures that help us breathe, including our:
👃 Nose
👄 Mouth
🫧 Airway
🫁 Lungs

Use everyday actions to help protect yourself from getting a respiratory illness: https://bit.ly/3WZd0Zs

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Healthy aging looks different for every woman, but it always starts with the basics:
✔️staying active
✔️eating well
✔️keeping up with preventive screenings
✔️staying connected to community.

This week, decide ONE thing you do to take care of yourself as you age. 🎗️💕

09/01/2026

📣Job Opportunity: Outreach Program Manager

Looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in healthcare access?

The Center for Patient Partnerships (CPP) is hiring an Outreach Program Manager to support rural Wisconsin communities. The role will help consumers navigate complex health insurance issues and improve access to timely effective healthcare.

Interested or know someone who might be a great fit? Check out the full job posting and share this opportunity!
https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/staff-advocate-madison-wisconsin-united-states

08/31/2026

08/28/2026

A recent life change could open the door to new health insurance options. Covering Wisconsin is here to help you determine your next steps. For more information visit coveringwi.org or call (877) 942-6837 for free, local help.

08/26/2026

Pregnant? There are free health programs for prenatal care and birth! Get the care you deserve starting today.
To learn more visit https://coveringwi.org/maternalhealth

08/25/2026

🖤✨ Black Breastfeeding Week: August 25–31 ✨🖤

Black mothers face more barriers to breastfeeding than any other group—and the impact on health is real.

Despite recommendations to exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months, Black parents in Wisconsin begin breastfeeding at much lower rates than white parents. Our state exhibits one of the widest gaps between white and Black infants in rates of exclusive breastfeeding through the first six months of life.

Black Breastfeeding Week was created to shine a light on disparities, raise awareness, and celebrate Black breastfeeding journeys. This week is about reclaiming space, knowledge, and power in infant feeding.

👶🏾 Breastfeeding helps:
✔ Build strong maternal-baby bonds
✔ Support healthy eating habits
✔ Reduce risks of breast cancer, obesity, allergies & more

But Black mothers face real barriers:
🚫 Lack of support & visibility
🚫 Limited workplace accommodations
🚫 Generational misinformation
🚫 Aggressive formula marketing

Let’s celebrate, support, and normalize Black breastfeeding—not just this week, but every day. 💪🏾👩🏾‍🍼

To learn more about breastfeeding and myths surrounding breastfeeding, visit womenshealth.gov/its-only-natural/addressing-breastfeeding-myths/breastfeeding-myths-african-american-community

08/24/2026

Are you doing a bit of shopping this weekend? Ensure your child with is ready to succeed this school year with an asthma checklist.
➡ Don't let asthma affect your child's learning: dhs.wisconsin.gov/parents/index.htm