Wisconsin Public Health Practice-Based Research Network (WPHPBRN)

Wisconsin was one of seven new states receiving awards from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2009 to develop a public health practice-based research network.  "Practice-based" means that it will involve governmental health departments as they carry out their work.  "Systems and services" research addresses the issues that underpin programming - things like how health departments are organized, staffed and funded. 

This new network holds great promise for bringing together researchers and health department leaders from around the state to develop and then address research priorities. Go to the Research Network tab on this site to learn more. Follow network activities and join in the conversation by registering for the Research Network blog under the Connect tab. 

Wisconsin's Public Health Quality Initiative is helping Wisconsin's health departments improve quality and prepare for national voluntary accreditation.

WIQI began on May 1, 2008 with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as part of its Multi-State Learning Collaborative: Lead States in Public Health Quality Improvement initiative.

As of May 1, 2011, WIQI entered a new phase, in continued partnership with the Wisconsin Division of Public Health and the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards, and with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Public Health Improvement Initiative.

Go to the Public Health Quality tab on this site to learn more. Follow WIQI activities and join in the conversation by registering for the Public Health Quality blog under the Connect tab.