Program Title:
Grape Vine Project
WI CCC Plan Related Chapter / Priority:
Chapter 2: Screening and Detection
Priority B: Increase rates of breast cancer screening, especially in high-risk populations.
Priority C: Increase rates of cervical cancer screening, especially in high-risk populations
Program Description:
The GrapeVine Project is a program where Parish Nurses bring the best in women’s health information to rural communities. Parish Nurses from around Wisconsin volunteer to be a partner with the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation on the GrapeVine Project. The GrapeVine Project is designed in a series of educational units based on the six women’s health topics the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation focuses on. One of which is breast and cervical cancer.
These comprehensive units include the latest information on breast and cervical cancer including references, screening information, hand-outs, teaching models and incentives. Each Parish Nurse is trained on the unit and receives CEU’s (from Wisconsin Nurses Association) for the training and then conducts her session using the materials provided. GrapeVine sessions are offered free of charge and women receive special incentives and educational materials for attending. Parish Nurses conducting GrapeVine Project sessions also connect women with local healthcare providers and programs like the Wisconsin Well Woman Program.
Note: Parish Nurses promote health and healing by supporting individuals and families in their faith community. Encouraging people to consider their health with faith, Parish Nurses are kind friends, ready to listen and help sort through health concerns and options. They are licensed, registered nurses who have taken special training to be a Parish Nurse. They consider each person holistically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Time Frame:
Ongoing
Interest in Collaboration:
Yes
Could Project Be Duplicated:
Yes
For More Information, Contact:
Name: Tommi Thompson and/or Julie Whitehorse
Email: tommithompson@tds.net and/or wihealth@chorus.net
Program Title:
First Breath Program
WI CCC Plan Related Chapter / Priority:
Chapter 1: Prevention
Priority A: Decrease Tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke.
Program Description
The First Breath program helps pregnant women quit smoking. First Breath services are incorporated into prenatal care services that pregnant women are already receiving. All women are eligible to receive First Breath services, regardless of income or insurance status, but low-income women and women of color remain a priority population. First Breath partners with over 100 sites across the state, including local health departments, community health centers, private healthcare agencies and tribal health centers, to provide smoking cessation services to pregnant women.
Time Frame:
First Breath is ongoing with continued funding.
Interest in Collaboration:
First Breath collaborates extensively with public, private and non-profit organizations.
Could Project Be Duplicated:
Yes, First Breath can be duplicated.
For More Information, Contact:
Name: Tommi Thompson and/or Julie Whitehorse
Email: tommithompson@tds.net and/or wihealth@chorus.net
