The first study conducted by the Wisconsin Public Health Practice Based Research Network is underway.  The LHD Financing Survey, part of the "Impact of Economic Recession on LHD Financing, Decision-making and Policy Study," was launched on August 25, 2010.  All directors of LHDs in Wisconsin were invited to participate in the online survey.  As of September 1, 2010, 14 respondents have submitted the survey.  Although participation is voluntary, a high response rate is necessary for data collected through surveys to have scientific validity and for the information generated from survey research to have wide utility for practice partners.  If you received a survey and have not completed it, we encourage you to do so at your earliest opportunity.  Also, if you find an opportunity to encourage any LHD colleagues to participate in the study, I hope that you will do so.  If you have questions about the survey or the larger study, please feel free to contact Dr. Susan Zahner, Principal Investigator (sjzahner@wisc.edu; 608-263-5282).  Thanks!

Follow this link to review Susan Zahner's notes from the Lexington PBRN Meeting she attended April 19 & 20, 2010:

Lexington PBRN Meeting Notes