Wisconsin Center for Health Equity
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wisconsin center for health equity
Health starts in our homes and families, in our schools and workplaces, in our neighborhoods and parks.  To improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities, public health must incorporate a focus on social and economic factors that so strongly affects health.
Why do we exist?
The Wisconsin Center for Health Equity works at the intersection of social justice and public health.  We recognize that Wisconsin is a state rich with strong organizations rooted deep in community development working toward health equity.  Through our unique expertise, experience and approach, we work statewide as a catalyst and support system strengthening community and governmental efforts to attain health equity. Our goal is to strengthen health equity work around Wisconsin by supporting organizations with:Education and trainingPolicy and advocacyOrganizational and community capacity building to address health inequitiesWe customize our services based on organizational and community needs, assets and desires. We are interested in partnering with diverse institutions and associations statewide, including local health departments, community and neighborhood organizations and policy and advocacy organizations.
key news and updates
How poverty taxes the brainaugust 2013-the atlantic
Researchers publishing some groundbreaking findings today in the journalScience have concluded that poverty imposes such a massive cognitive load on the poor that they have little bandwidth left over to do many of the things that might lift them out of poverty – like go to night school, or search for a new job, or even remember to pay bills on time. Read more.
Stress and StatusJuly 2013-New York Times
That sense of control tends to decline as one descends the socioeconomic ladder, with potentially grave consequences. Those on the bottom are more than three times as likely to die prematurely as those at the top. They’re also more likely to suffer from depression, heart disease and diabetes. Perhaps most devastating, the stress of poverty early in life can have consequences that last into adulthood. Read more.
In climbing income ladder, location mattersjuly 2013-new york times
A study finds the odds of rising to another income level are notably low in certain cities, like Atlanta and Charlotte, and much higher in New York and Boston. Read more
milwaukee poverty rates revealed.June 2013-Milwaukee journal sentinel
About 35% of the workforce in the city of Milwaukee earn "poverty level wages," according to a report released June 2013 by the Center on Wisconsin Strategy. Read more
Unemployment is killing america's economically vulnerable women early.May 2013-the guardian
Americans are living longer than ever but average lifes