CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN INC: Form 990, tax year 2023

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Organization
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN INC (EIN 39-0812532)
Tax period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
Filed
2024-11-14
IRS object ID
202413199349313271
Schema version
2023v5.1
Source
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Total Liabilities BOY$677,093,659TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$563,220,786TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionCHILDREN'S WISCONSIN, INC. PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE MODEL THAT DELIVERS SUPERIOR QUALITY AND VALUE BY OFFERING THE BEST SOLUTION FOR THE TOTAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, STATE AND REGION. OUR VISION IS TO HAVE WISCONSIN CHILDREN BE THE HEALTHIEST CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRY. AS A PREMIER AND STANDARD-SETTING LEADER IN DELIVERY OF PEDIATRIC CARE, CHILDREN'S BRINGS A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE TO OUR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, MEDICAL STAFF, EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITIES IN ADDRESSING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN.OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE OUR CHILDREN THROUGH:CAREGIVING - OFFERING HIGH-QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL CAREADVOCACY - SPEAKING UP AND PROTECTING CHILDRENRESEARCH - FINDING CURES TO THE ILLNESSES THAT AFFECT CHILDRENEDUCATION - SHARING WHAT WE LEARN AND TEACHING OTHERS TO CARE FOR KIDSMissionDesc
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DescINPATIENT SERVICES: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN, INC. ("CHW OR "THE HOSPITAL") OPERATES A 298-BED HOSPITAL AT ITS MILWAUKEE CAMPUS, WHICH INCLUDES AN EMERGENCY ROOM OPEN ON A 24/7 BASIS. IT IS A FREESTANDING WISCONSIN HOSPITAL DEDICATED SOLELY TO THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF CHILDREN AND IS ONE OF THE LEADING CENTERS FOR PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE IN THE UNITED STATES. THE HOSPITAL SERVES CHILDREN WITH ALL TYPES OF ILLNESSES, INJURIES, BIRTH DEFECTS AND OTHER DISORDERS. THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES ACUTE LEVEL SERVICES, AS WELL AS EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CARE, TO CHILDREN FROM WISCONSIN AND BEYOND. IN 2023, 9,938 CHILDREN WERE ADMITTED TO THE MILWAUKEE HOSPITAL, WHICH INCLUDES A NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU), PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (PICU), A CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS CENTER, MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNITS AND A DAY SURGERY AND SHORT-STAY UNIT. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE 4,221 OBSERVATION PATIENTS IN 2023. THE HOSPITAL ALSO OPERATES A SEPARATELY LICENSED 42-BED PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL, WHICH INCLUDES A NICU AND A PEDIATRIC MEDICAL/SURGICAL UNIT, LOCATED AT THEDACARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-NEENAH, THROUGH WHICH IT PROVIDES PEDIATRIC EXPERTISE TO THE GREATER FOX VALLEY AND GREEN BAY AREAS. IN 2023, 612 CHILDREN WERE ADMITTED TO THE FOX VALLEY HOSPITAL. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE 356 OBSERVATION PATIENTS IN 2023.OUTPATIENT AND AMBULATORY SERVICES: THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES A FULL ARRAY OF OUTPATIENT AMBULATORY, DIAGNOSTIC, TREATMENT AND SURGICAL SERVICES. PROVIDERS IN MORE THAN 70 SUBSPECIALTY AREAS DIAGNOSE AND TREAT A WIDE VARIETY OF PEDIATRIC DISORDERS. THE HOSPITAL IS A CERTIFIED LEVEL 1 PEDIATRIC TRAUMA CENTER, AND HANDLED 70,795 VISITS TO THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IN 2023. OUTPATIENT SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN, AND IN THE FOX VALLEY AND GREEN BAY MARKETS. THE HOSPITAL'S NATIONALLY KNOWN AND RECOGNIZED SPECIALTY PROGRAMS INCLUDE THOSE FOR TREATING CHILDREN WITH AIRWAY, DIGESTIVE AND VOICE CONDITIONS; BURNS; CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS; CONGENITAL AND ACQUIRED HEART DEFECTS AND DISEASES; CRANIOFACIAL DISORDERS; DERMATOLOGY, BIRTHMARKS AND VASCULAR ANOMALIES; DIABETES; GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS; GENETIC DISORDERS; HIV; NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS; ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS (INCLUDING SPINE, SPORTS MEDICINE, CONCUSSION); IMMUNODEFICIENCIES AND IMMUNE DYSREGULATION SYNDROMES; PSYCHIATRY; SLEEP DISORDERS; SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION; SPEECH AND HEARING DISORDERS; AND SPASTICITY AND OTHER TONE AND MOBILITY CONDITIONS. THROUGH ITS AFFILIATES, THE HOSPITAL PROVIDES PRIMARY CARE, DENTAL CARE, MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AT SEVERAL CLINICS IN CENTRAL CITY MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOODS. THE HOSPITAL ALSO OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND A FULL RANGE OF MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, NURSING AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL, BEHAVIORAL AND LEARNING PROBLEMS. IN 2023, THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 360,797 OUTPATIENT VISITS.RESEARCH: THE HOSPITAL AND CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE PARTICIPATE IN AN ARRAY OF RESEARCH INITIATIVES SEEKING TO IMPROVE THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CONGENITAL AND ACQUIRED PEDIATRIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. THESE RESEARCH INITIATIVES INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; EPILEPSY AND OTHER NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS; HEART DEFECTS; ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION; BIRTH DEFECTS AND FETAL ANOMALIES; IMMUNOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, BLOOD DISORDERS AND VARIOUS CHILDHOOD CANCERS; AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. ADDITIONAL RESEARCH IS CONDUCTED IN COLLABORATION WITH ACADEMIC INVESTIGATORS AT THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS. NURSING RESEARCH INCLUDES STUDIES REGARDING PAIN MANAGEMENT, QUALITY OF LIFE, COPING SKILLS, FAMILY READINESS AND SEDATION PROTOCOLS. EDUCATION: THE HOSPITAL IS A MAJOR TEACHING AFFILIATE OF THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, WITH THIRD- AND FOURTH-YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS ROTATING THROUGH THE HOSPITAL FOR REQUIRED AND ELECTIVE ROTATIONS. THE HOSPITAL ALSO MAINTAINS A THREE-YEAR PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY PROGRAM, A TWO-YEAR DENTAL TRAINING PROGRAM AND AN ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN AN ARRAY OF SPECIALTIES. THE HOSPITAL HAS RELATIONSHIPS WITH MORE THAN TWO DOZEN UNIVERSITIES FOR THE CLINICAL EDUCATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS, AS WELL AS HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION AND VARIOUS OTHER DISCIPLINES. THE HOSPITAL'S PEDIATRIC SPECIALISTS ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AT COMMUNITY HOSPITALS, PRIMARY CARE CLINICS AND SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN IN CONNECTION WITH THE IDENTIFICATION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CONDITIONS.COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: THE HOSPITAL OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND CHILD HEALTH ADVOCACY PROGRAMS. THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON TOPICS SUCH AS CHILD HEALTH, INJURY PREVENTION, PARENTING, MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASES, AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH, THE HOSPITAL REACHES THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES. ALONG WITH THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, THE HOSPITAL SPONSORS THE CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF UNDERSERVED CHILDREN, WHICH SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN WISCONSIN. THE HOSPITAL PARTICIPATES IN AND STAFFS CHILDREN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN, THROUGH WHICH PROVIDERS AROUND THE STATE WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH ISSUES, INCREASE ACCESS TO PEDIATRIC CARE, AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES. OTHER COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVE EXAMPLES INCLUDE CAR SEAT CLINICS, THE DANIEL M. SOREF FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, SERVICES PROVIDED AT SOJOURNER FAMILY PEACE CENTER (SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE), VIOLENCE PREVENTION COUNSELING THROUGH PROJECT UJIMA, WHICH WORKS WITH VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND THERAPY AND PROJECT ADAM (EDUCATION AND PREVENTION INITIATIVES IN THE AREA OF PEDIATRIC SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH).Desc
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PATRICK HAMMES
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JOHN REICHERT
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TODD ADAMS
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LINDA BENFIELD
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KENNETH BOCKHORST
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TINA CHANG
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MATT D'ATTILIO
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KELLY GREBE
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EVE HALL PHD
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XIA LIU
DIRECTOR1.000.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DANIELLE MACHATA
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BEN MELSON
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JAMES POPP
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TOM PRECIA
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JAMES PURKO
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JOHN RAYMOND MD
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ROLANDO RODRIGUEZ
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PAUL STERNLIEB
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DAVE WERNER
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MARC CADIEUX
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LESLIE TECTOR
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SCOTT TURNER
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RAINER GEDEIT
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER40.000.00$524,965$0$123,359Yes (X)
LISA JENTSCH
VP CHW40.000.00$373,342$0$55,611Yes (X)
NANCY KOROM
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GAIL OSTRANDER
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JOHN SCALCUCCI
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ERIN YALE HORWITZ
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LORI BARBEAU
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CARLI PAZ
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CHRISTOPHER SPAHR
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CLEO YI
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MICHELLE METTNER
FORMER SEC/CORP VP GOV & LEGAL AFF.0.0040.00$0$411,893$7,319Yes (X)
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STAFFENCY LLC
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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN AFFILIATED
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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
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122 E COLLEGE AVEAPPLETONWI54912ANCILLARY SERV/OTHER SERV$7,323,339
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Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmtUnrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmtExclusionExclusionAmt
NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE621990$862,256,968$862,256,968
OUTSIDE SALARY SUPPORT541900$8,240,838$8,240,838
RENTAL INCOME531120$6,424,554$6,177,908$9,846$236,800
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$876,922,360TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$10,243,095TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$10,243,095ExclusionAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$136,255,530SecuritiesAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$138,713,015SecuritiesAmt
Other$79,199OtherAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities-$2,457,485SecuritiesAmt
Other-$79,199OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column-$2,536,684TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion-$2,536,684ExclusionAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBusinessBusinessCdTotal Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmtExclusionExclusionAmtRelated Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
PHARMACY SALES TO EMPLOYEES456110$7,804,928$7,804,928
340B CONTRACTS722210$5,901,713$5,901,713
FOX VALLEY SCHOOL THERAPY900099$856,684$856,684

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$6,399,516TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$5,618,845RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$48,018UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$732,653ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$20,962,841OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$938,005,417TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$889,052,956RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$57,864UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$16,480,792ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part IXYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$79,837,836TotalAmt
Program Services$79,837,836ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$4,113,409TotalAmt
Program Services$356,388ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,757,021ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$263,119,130TotalAmt
Program Services$209,566,312ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$53,552,818ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$14,167,473TotalAmt
Program Services$11,135,491ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,031,982ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$36,903,284TotalAmt
Program Services$28,491,537ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$8,411,747ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$18,884,560TotalAmt
Program Services$14,563,205ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,321,355ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$138,016,794TotalAmt
Management And General$138,016,794ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$79,747TotalAmt
Management And General$79,747ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,388,234TotalAmt
Program Services$143ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,388,091ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$129,238,989TotalAmt
Program Services$104,547,725ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$24,691,264ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$211,230TotalAmt
Program Services$3,511ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$207,719ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$426,250TotalAmt
Program Services$70,500ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$355,750ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$990,085TotalAmt
Program Services$87,860ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$902,225ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$36,102,155TotalAmt
Program Services$5,339,260ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$30,762,895ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$777,410TotalAmt
Program Services$376,693ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$400,717ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$388,439TotalAmt
Program Services$185,858ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$202,581ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$13,282,740TotalAmt
Program Services$13,282,740ProgramServicesAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$56,567,368TotalAmt
Program Services$56,567,368ProgramServicesAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (3 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt
MEDICAL SUPPLIES$104,530,355$96,510,835$8,019,520
HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT TAX$9,326,558$9,326,558
EQUITY LOSSES$1,058,312$1,058,312

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$14,969,433TotalAmt
Program Services$12,751,220ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,218,213ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$924,379,791TotalAmt
Program Services$644,059,352ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$280,320,439ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$51,817,295BOYAmt
EOY$63,217,068EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$5,894,472BOYAmt
EOY$9,425,617EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$145,604,393BOYAmt
EOY$138,971,308EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$193,375BOYAmt
EOY$45,000EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,736,618BOYAmt
EOY$10,042,979EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,703,855BOYAmt
EOY$2,817,876EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$1,263,282,238LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$603,743,347LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$636,559,841BOYAmt
EOY$659,538,891EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$278,388,298BOYAmt
EOY$240,285,597EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,223,133,977BOYAmt
EOY$1,269,817,478EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,356,032,124BOYAmt
EOY$2,394,161,814EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$152,749,730BOYAmt
EOY$46,985,832EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,062,272BOYAmt
EOY$2,258,896EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$452,811,567BOYAmt
EOY$444,687,596EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$14,216,124BOYAmt
EOY$10,318,324EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$56,253,966BOYAmt
EOY$58,970,138EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$677,093,659BOYAmt
EOY$563,220,786EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,380,414,353BOYAmt
EOY$1,504,406,026EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$298,524,112BOYAmt
EOY$326,535,002EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,678,938,465BOYAmt
EOY$1,830,941,028EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,356,032,124BOYAmt
EOY$2,394,161,814EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$13,625,626ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$7,943,237NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$130,433,700OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredYes (1)FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd
Federal Grant Audit PerformedYes (1)FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
HospitalYes (X)HospitalInd

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Agent Trustee EtcYes (1)AgentTrusteeEtcInd
Beginning Balance$678,312BeginningBalanceAmt
Additions During Year$294,599AdditionsDuringYearAmt
Distributions During Year$225,801DistributionsDuringYearAmt
Ending Balance$747,110EndingBalanceAmt
Incl Escrow Custodial Acct Liab0InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$958,606,601BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$23,277,973ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$138,523,314InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$29,423,482GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$1,944,105AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$1,089,040,301EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$1,073,350,856BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$48,882,270ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$136,753,281InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$24,811,312GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$2,061,932AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$958,606,601EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$919,760,446BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$24,896,176ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$152,052,729InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$21,377,357GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$1,981,138AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$1,073,350,856EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$796,583,008BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$23,642,636ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$121,364,111InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$20,224,828GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$1,604,481AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$919,760,446EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$627,586,828BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$64,400,703ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$122,850,047InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$16,509,535GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Administrative Expenses$1,745,035AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$796,583,008EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.70016BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.22646PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY0.07338TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated Org0EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgYes (1)EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd
Related Org List Sch RYes (1)RelatedOrgListSchRInd

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$7,730,865OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$7,730,865BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$967,579,590OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$408,031,161DepreciationAmt
Book Value$559,548,429BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$18,668,300OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$11,287,344DepreciationAmt
Book Value$7,380,956BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$255,830,807OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$176,952,619DepreciationAmt
Book Value$78,878,188BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$13,472,676OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$7,472,223DepreciationAmt
Book Value$6,000,453BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$659,538,891TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (6 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
DUE FROM AFFILIATES$126,718,385
BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI FOUNDATION$1,089,040,301
457 PLAN ASSETS$3,215,255
INVESTMENT IN MRMC LAND, CATALPA, AND OTHER$4,153,137
LEASE ASSETS$46,404,974
UNBILLED RECEIVABLE-SL RENT$285,426
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$1,269,817,478TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (7 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
457 PLAN LIABILITY$3,215,255
LEASE LIABILITY$49,549,815
ESTIMATED THIRD PARTY PAYER SETTLEMENTS$269,079
RESERVE FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION GRANT SETTLEMENTS$3,349,384
LT STRATEGIC FUNDING RESERVE$1,905,499
LT CONTRACT INCENTIVE PAYABLE$457,717
OTHER LIABILITIES$223,389
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$58,970,138TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART IV, LINE 1B:CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE SIGNING AUTHORITY FOR THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL STAFF FUNDS MONEY MARKET AND CHECKING ACCOUNT. AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ALL MONTHLY ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS.
PART V, LINE 4:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION, INC., A RELATED ENTITY, HOLDS ENDOWMENT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN, INC. INTENDED USES OF THE FUNDS INCLUDE VARIOUS HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND RESEARCH.
PART X, LINE 2:CHHS EVALUATES ITS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITONS RECORDED FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022.

Schedule H IRS990ScheduleH

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Assistance PolicyYes (1)FinancialAssistancePolicyInd
Written PolicyYes (1)WrittenPolicyInd
All Hospitals PolicyYes (X)AllHospitalsPolicyInd
FPG Reference Free CareYes (1)FPGReferenceFreeCareInd

Free Care Oth Percentage FreeCareOthPercentageGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
OtherYes (X)OtherInd
Free Care Other300.000000000000FreeCareOtherPct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
FPG Reference Discounted CareYes (1)FPGReferenceDiscountedCareInd
Percent400Yes (X)Percent400Ind
Free Care Medically IndigentYes (1)FreeCareMedicallyIndigentInd
Financial Assistance BudgetYes (1)FinancialAssistanceBudgetInd
Expenses Exceed BudgetYes (1)ExpensesExceedBudgetInd
Unable To Provide Care0UnableToProvideCareInd
Annual Community Bnft ReportYes (1)AnnualCommunityBnftReportInd
Report Publically AvailableYes (1)ReportPublicallyAvailableInd

Financial Assistance At Cost Typ FinancialAssistanceAtCostTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$2,166,711TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$2,166,711NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00230TotalExpensePct

Unreimbursed Medicaid UnreimbursedMedicaidGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$404,505,782TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$302,483,585DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$102,022,197NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.11040TotalExpensePct

Total Financial Assistance Typ TotalFinancialAssistanceTyp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$406,672,493TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$302,483,585DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$104,188,908NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.11270TotalExpensePct

Community Health Services CommunityHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$16,999,452TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$8,906,977DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$8,092,475NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00880TotalExpensePct

Health Professions Education HealthProfessionsEducationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$40,242,891TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$11,310,903DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$28,931,988NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.03130TotalExpensePct

Subsidized Health Services SubsidizedHealthServicesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$47,695,389TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$25,110,939DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$22,584,450NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.02440TotalExpensePct

Research ResearchGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$9,697,082TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$9,697,082NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.01050TotalExpensePct

Cash And In Kind Contributions CashAndInKindContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$796,088TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$796,088NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00090TotalExpensePct

Total Other Benefits TotalOtherBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$115,430,902TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$45,328,819DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$70,102,083NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.07590TotalExpensePct

Total Community Benefits TotalCommunityBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$522,103,395TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Direct Offsetting Revenue$347,812,404DirectOffsettingRevenueAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$174,290,991NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.18860TotalExpensePct

Economic Development EconomicDevelopmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$77,416TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$77,416NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00010TotalExpensePct

Community Support CommunitySupportGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$57,700TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$57,700NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00010TotalExpensePct

Coalition Building CoalitionBuildingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$12,105TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$12,105NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00000TotalExpensePct

Workforce Development WorkforceDevelopmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$64,366TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$64,366NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00010TotalExpensePct

Total Communtity Building Acty TotalCommuntityBuildingActyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Community Benefit Expns$211,587TotalCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Net Community Benefit Expns$211,587NetCommunityBenefitExpnsAmt
Total Expense0.00030TotalExpensePct
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Bad Debt Expense Reported0BadDebtExpenseReportedInd
Bad Debt Expense$8,075,752BadDebtExpenseAmt
Reimbursed By Medicare$1,120,183ReimbursedByMedicareAmt
Cost Of Care Reimbursed By Medcr$1,151,585CostOfCareReimbursedByMedcrAmt
Medicare Surplus Or Shortfall-$31,402MedicareSurplusOrShortfallAmt

Costing Methodology Used CostingMethodologyUsedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cost To Charge RatioYes (X)CostToChargeRatioInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Written Debt Collection PolicyYes (1)WrittenDebtCollectionPolicyInd
Financial Assistance PrvsnYes (1)FinancialAssistancePrvsnInd
Hospital Facilities2HospitalFacilitiesCnt

Hospital Facilities HospitalFacilitiesGrp (2 entries)

FacilityFacilityNumAddress Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdWebsite AddressWebsiteAddressTxtState LicenseStateLicenseNumLicensed HospitalLicensedHospitalIndGeneral Medical And SurgicalGeneralMedicalAndSurgicalIndChildrens HospitalChildrensHospitalIndTeaching HospitalTeachingHospitalIndResearch FacilityResearchFacilityIndEmergency Room24 HrsEmergencyRoom24HrsInd
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEE
19000 W WISCONSIN AVEMILWAUKEEWI53201WWW.CHILDRENSWI.ORG135Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEY
2130 S 2ND STREETNEENAHWI54956WWW.CHILDRENSWI.ORG1005Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)Yes (X)

Hospital Fclty Policies Prctc HospitalFcltyPoliciesPrctcGrp (2 entries)

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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEEPART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: CHW IS A MEMBER OF THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP (MHCP), WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER MILWAUKEE'S HEALTH SYSTEMS, HOSPITALS, FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS, AND LOCAL AND STATE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS, ALL COMMITTED TO WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE A HEALTHIER MILWAUKEE. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN IS AN ACTIVE PARTNER IN THE MHCP, WHICH COMMISSIONS A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MUNICIPAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS ACROSS THE COUNTY. THE ASSESSMENTS SERVE AS THE FOUNDATION FROM WHICH HOSPITALS AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DEVELOP THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES. IN 2021, MHCP CONTRACTED WITH CONDUENT HEALTHY COMMUNITIES INSTITUTE TO GATHER AND SYNTHESIZE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA, INCLUDING KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS, AND TO FACILITATE THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH COMPASS DATA PORTAL. CONDUENT INCLUDED THREE DATA SOURCES FOR THE MHCP ASSESSMENT:- COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY (PRIMARY DATA): AN ONLINE SURVEY CONDUCTED AUGUST - OCTOBER 2021, WITH MORE THAN 8,600 MILWAUKEE COUNTY RESIDENTS COMPLETING 50 QUESTIONS ON THE TOP HEALTH NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY, INDIVIDUALS' PERCEPTION OF THEIR OVERALL HEALTH, ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES, AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, INCLUDING RACISM AND HEALTH EQUITY.- STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS (PRIMARY DATA): HEALTH SYSTEM COMMUNITY BENEFIT LEADERS MET WITH 103 INDIVIDUALS FROM 93 ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY THE COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING HEALTH ISSUES AND EFFECTIVE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES. THE 48 KEY INFORMANTS AND 55 PARTICIPANTS IN FOUR FOCUS GROUPS REPRESENTED DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING AFRICAN AMERICAN, NATIVE AMERICAN, HISPANIC, HMONG, ELDERLY, YOUTH, LGBTQ+, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THOSE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS.- HEALTH COMPASS MILWAUKEE (SECONDARY DATA): FACILITATED BY THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP, HEALTHCOMPASSMILWAUKEE.ORG PROVIDES MORE THAN 300 OF THE MOST CURRENT HEALTH INDICATORS FOR MILWAUKEE COUNTY AT THE COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, ZIP CODE AND CENSUS TRACT LEVELS (WHERE AVAILABLE), AS WELL AS RELATED DEMOGRAPHIC DATA SUCH AS RACE/ETHNICITY, EDUCATION, INCOME AND HOUSING.WHILE THESE REPORTS PROVIDE RICH DATA, THEY PRIMARILY FOCUS ON THE ADULT POPULATION ACROSS THE ENTIRE COUNTY. TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE WELL REPRESENTED, WE CONSULTED ADDITIONAL PUBLIC SOURCES:- YOUTH VOICES PHOTOVOICE PROJECT: PHOTOS AND NARRATIVES THROUGHOUT THIS DOCUMENT CREATED BY YOUTH MEMBERS OF THE LEAD2CHANGE INTERACT CLUB.- KIDS COUNT. FUNDED BY THE ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION, THIS NATIONAL AND STATE-BY-STATE EFFORT TRACKS WELL-BEING INDICATORS FOR CHILDREN IN THE U.S. - U.S. CENSUS BUREAU'S AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY. IN ADDITION TO ITS DECENNIAL CENSUS, THE BUREAU COLLECTS AND DISSEMINATES DATA ACROSS A VARIETY OF TOPICS. - OTHER PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT SOURCES. ADDITIONAL SOURCES INCLUDE WISCONSIN INTERACTIVE STATISTICS ON HEALTH FROM THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN POPULATION HEALTH INSTITUTE'S COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS, AMONG OTHERS.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEYPART V, SECTION B, LINE 5: THE FOX VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT COALITION (FVCHIC), NOW CALLED TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH COALITION, IS COMPRISED OF FIVE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND FIVE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS IN THE TRI-COUNTY SERVICE AREA OF CALUMET, OUTAGAMIE AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES. THE FVCHIC CONDUCTED 56 VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS DURING SUMMER 2021 WITH LEADERS OF ORGANIZATIONS SERVING A VARIETY OF SECTORS AND COMMUNITIES. COALITION MEMBERS DEVELOPED THE SAMPLE TO REPRESENT THE TRI-COUNTY AREA, INTENTIONALLY REACHING OUT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE LOW-INCOME, AGING, YOUTH, RURAL AND HMONG COMMUNITIES, AMONG OTHERS. ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO THESE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING BASIC NEEDS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, FAITH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.WHILE THESE SOURCES PROVIDE RICH DATA, THEY PRIMARILY FOCUS ON THE ADULT POPULATION ACROSS THE TRI-COUNTY AREA. TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE WELL REPRESENTED, WE CONSULTED ADDITIONAL DATA SOURCES:- KIDS COUNT: FACILITATED BY THE ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION, THIS NATIONAL AND STATE-BY-STATE EFFORT TRACKS WELL-BEING INDICATORS FOR CHILDREN IN THE U.S.- U.S. CENSUS BUREAU'S AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY: IN ADDITION TO ITS DECENNIAL CENSUS, THE BUREAU COLLECTS AND DISSEMINATES DATA ACROSS A VARIETY OF TOPICS.OTHER PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT SOURCES: ADDITIONAL SOURCES INCLUDE WISCONSIN INTERACTIVE STATISTICS ON HEALTH FROM THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN POPULATION HEALTH INSTITUTE'S COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEEPART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE INTEGRAL TO THE COMPLETION OF THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP'S COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: AURORA HEALTH, FROEDTERT HEALTH, ASCENSION WISCONSIN WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEYPART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL FACILITIES WERE INTEGRAL TO THE COMPLETION OF THE TRI-COUNTY AREA'S COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT: ASCENSION, ADVOCATE AURORA HEALTH, AND THEDACARE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEEPART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: IN ADDITION TO THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES NAMED IN LINE 6A, CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN - MILWAUKEE CAMPUS CONDUCTED ITS CHNA WITH PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS IN THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE AND OTHER MILWAUKEE COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES AND THE CENTER FOR URBAN POPULATION HEALTH. CONDUENT HEALTHY COMMUNITIES INSTITUTE CONDUCTED THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP. CHILDREN'S PROVIDED ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP, RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO DEVELOP THE ASSESSMENT UNIQUE TO CHILDREN IN MILWAUKEE.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEYPART V, SECTION B, LINE 6B: IN ADDITION TO THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES NAMED IN LINE 6A, CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN - FOX VALLEY CAMPUS CONDUCTED ITS CHNA WITH THE HEALTH DEPARTMENTS OF APPLETON, MENASHA AND OUTAGAMIE, CALUMET AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES. CHILDREN'S PROVIDED ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP, RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS TO DEVELOP THE ASSESSMENT UNIQUE TO CHILDREN IN THE FOX VALLEY.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEEPART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IS OUR RESPONSE TO THE IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS. IT WILL BE OUR COMPASS OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS, ALLOWING US TO PINPOINT AREAS WHERE WE CAN MAKE THE MOST MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON KIDS' HEALTH AND DIRECT OUR PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS ACCORDINGLY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THAT ONE ORGANIZATION ALONE CANNOT ELIMINATE THE COMMUNITY'S BIGGEST HEALTH CHALLENGES, CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN THROUGH OUR STRONG PEDIATRIC EXPERTISE AND LONG-ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THIS REPORT ALSO HIGHLIGHTS THE MANY ASSETS THAT WE CAN LEVERAGE ACROSS THE COMMUNITY TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO IMPROVE AND SUSTAIN THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF WISCONSIN'S KIDS.WE RECOGNIZE THAT CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN CANNOT COMPLETELY ELIMINATE EVERY CHALLENGE TO CHILDREN'S HEALTH. THESE ISSUES ARE LARGE AND COMPLEX, AND THERE ARE SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, GENETIC AND BEHAVIORAL FACTORS BEYOND OUR CONTROL. NOR CAN WE SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS ALONE AS THERE ARE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS THAT INTERSECT AND INFLUENCE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN. WITH THAT UNDERSTANDING, AS A LEADER IN PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE AND AN ADVOCATE FOR THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY, WE ARE COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE KIDS WHO NEED US MOST. THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING, COLLABORATION, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, WE CAN LEVERAGE AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO ENSURE THE BEST CARE FOR KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. AS THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS DEMONSTRATE, WE ARE ALREADY IMPLEMENTING A VARIETY OF STRATEGIES TO MAKE STRIDES TOWARD THESE GOALS AND, THROUGH THIS PLAN, ARE DEMONSTRATING A COMMITMENT TO BLEND THESE STRATEGIES WITH BOLD GOALS SERVING AS A CATALYST TO IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR KIDS.PRIORITY #1: INFANT HEALTHCHILDREN'S WISCONSIN ENDEAVORS TO MOVE OUR COMMUNITY'S INFANTS BEYOND SURVIVING INFANCY - STILL A CHALLENGE AND ISSUE OF HEALTH DISPARITIES - TO THRIVING AS CHILDREN AND ADULTS. COMPREHENSIVE INFANT HEALTH ENCOMPASSES MANY FACTORS THROUGH THE FIRST 24 MONTHS OF AGE THAT CAN PROVIDE A CHILD WITH A FAIR AND JUST OPPORTUNITY TO BE AS HEALTHY AS POSSIBLE. SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING; TRANSPORTATION; AND EQUITY IN ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING PRENATAL CARE) ARE ALL SOCIAL DRIVERS THAT CAN SHAPE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR YOUNGEST RESIDENTS.KEY CONCERNS - TOO MANY INFANTS DIE BEFORE THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY, WITH INFANTS IN MILWAUKEE EXPERIENCING DOUBLE THE MORTALITY RATE OF INFANTS STATEWIDE. - MANY FAMILIES IN WISCONSIN ARE NOT RECEIVING SUFFICIENT PREVENTATIVE CARE, SPECIFICALLY IN ORAL HEALTH, VACCINATIONS AND LEAD TESTING. - FAMILIES ARE NOT RECEIVING THE EQUITABLE SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR OPTIMIZING CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL READINESS.STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - PRENATAL CARE: ENGAGE IN PURPOSEFUL PARTNERSHIPS TO LEVERAGE AND SUPPORT PRENATAL SERVICES. - PREVENTATIVE CARE: DECREASE THE DISPARITIES IN PREVENTATIVE SERVICES FOR ORAL HEALTH, VACCINES AND LEAD BEGINNING IN INFANCY BY PRIORITIZING COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS. - ACCESS TO CARE/EARLY INTERVENTION: SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE NAVIGATION AND INTEGRATION OF CARE, WITH EARLY INTERVENTION AND SERVICES WHEN NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING.ANTICIPATED IMPACT: WE WILL INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 24 MONTHS.PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN WILL CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN ALIGNMENT AND PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY: CENTRALIZED LEAD CARE COORDINATION. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN USES POPULATION DATA TO PROACTIVELY IDENTIFY KIDS WHO ARE AT RISK FOR ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS, AND WE TEST THOSE KIDS IN PRIMARY CARE VIA A FINGER PRICK. KIDS WITH ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS ARE REFERRED TO THE LAB FOR A BLOOD DRAW TO CONFIRM LEAD LEVELS AND ARE REFERRED TO SPECIALTY CARE IF THEY NEED TREATMENT. IN ADDITION, CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN REFERS KIDS WITH CONFIRMED ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS TO CITY AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT OFFER FAMILIES ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING AND MITIGATING THE SOURCE OF THE LEAD TOXICITY. LEARN MORE: CHILDRENSWI.ORG/MEDICAL-CARE/PRIMARYCARE/LEAD-TESTINGCHILDREN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN. HOUSED WITHIN CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN, THE ALLIANCE DEVELOPS INNOVATIVE CHILD HEALTH INITIATIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS PROVEN TO IMPACT ACCESS AND OUTCOMES. IT IS FOCUSED ON SIX INITIATIVES: EMERGENCY CARE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT (INCLUDING THE INFANT DEATH CENTER), INJURY PREVENTION AND DEATH REVIEW, MEDICAL HOME AND ORAL HEALTH. LEARN MORE: CHAWISCONSIN.ORG COMMUNITY CONNECTORS. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN COMMUNITY CONNECTORS WORK ACROSS MILWAUKEE COUNTY WITH EXPECTANT MOMS OR PARENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN AGES 0-5. THEY CONNECT FAMILIES WITH SUPPORTS SUCH AS POSITIVE PARENTING EDUCATION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND OTHER NEEDED RESOURCES. LEARN MORE: DCF.WISCONSIN.GOV/CWPORTAL/CONNECTIONSCOUNTDREAM AND HOPE CLINICS. THE DEVELOPMENTALLY READY: ENGAGEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT OF MILESTONES (DREAM) CLINIC ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF INFANTS FROM CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN'S INTENSIVE CARE UNITS WHO HAVE SEVERE BRAIN INJURIES. THE HEALTHY OUTCOMES: POST-ICU ENGAGEMENT (HOPE) CLINIC SUPPORTS BABIES AND FAMILIES ONCE THEY GO HOME FROM OUR HOSPITAL TO ADDRESS INFANTS' CHANGING NEEDS OVER TIME. LEARN MORE: MCW.EDU/DEPARTMENTS/PEDIATRICS/ DIVISIONS/NEONATOLOGY/PATIENT-CAREFETAL CONCERNS CENTER OF WISCONSIN. A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN AND FROEDTERT & THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, THE FETAL CONCERNS CENTER IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN FETAL CARE, RECOGNIZED FOR INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS THAT ARE GUIDED BY EXEMPLARY RESEARCH TO PRODUCE THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR A MOTHER AND HER FETUS. LEARN MORE: CHILDRENSWI.ORG/MEDICAL-CARE/FETALCONCERNS-CENTERHEALTHY MOM HEALTHY BABY. CHORUS COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN'S HEALTHY MOM, HEALTHY BABY PROGRAM HELPS PREGNANT WOMEN GET THE SUPPORT AND SERVICES THEY NEED TO HAVE A HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND BABY. A HEALTH PLAN MEMBER MAY RECEIVE SERVICES IN HER HOME OR OVER THE PHONE FROM SOCIAL WORKERS OR NURSES WHO ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED IN MATERNAL/INFANT HEALTH. THIS PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY SERVICES AND BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT BY CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS.HEALTHY START. THIS PROGRAM THROUGH THE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN AND MALE PARTNERS THROUGH OUTREACH, CARE COORDINATION, HEALTH EDUCATION AND CONNECTIONS TO HEALTH INSURANCE. HEALTHY START WORKS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY, AND REDUCE RACIAL/ETHNIC DIFFERENCES IN RATES OF INFANT DEATH AND ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES. LEARN MORE: MILWAUKEEHEALTHYSTART.ORGHOME VISITING. TRAINED PARENT EDUCATORS PROVIDE IN-HOME PARENT EDUCATION, SUPPORT, COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES SAFE SLEEP, POSITIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY SCHOOL READINESS USING AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL THAT IS FAMILY-CENTERED, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE AND STRENGTH BASED. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/CHILDRENS-AND-THE-COMMUNITY/FAMILIES-AND-CLIENTS/PARENTING-RESOURCES/HOME-VISITINGCHILDRENSWI.ORG/CHILDRENS-AND-THECOMMUNITY/FAMILIES-AND-CLIENTS/PARENTINGRESOURCES/HOME-VISITINGNEONATOLOGY/NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN IS ONE OF THE REGION'S TOP PROVIDERS OF CARE FOR UNBORN BABIES AND NEWBORNS WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NEEDS. OUR MILWAUKEE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) - THE STATE'S FIRST AND LARGEST LEVEL IV NICU - CARES FOR OVER 800 PREMATURE AND CRITICALLY ILL NEWBORNS EVERY YEAR. IN ADDITION, OUR HOSPITAL IN NEENAH HAS A 22-BED LEVEL III NICU THAT SERVES THE GREATER FOX VALLEY COMMUNITY.WISCONSIN BIRTH TO 3 PROGRAM. THIS STATEWIDE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE 3 WHO HAVE DELAYS OR DISABILITIES. LEARN MORE: DHS.WISCONSIN.GOV/BIRTHTO3(CONTINUED ON PAGE 63)
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEYPART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IS OUR RESPONSE TO THE IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS. IT WILL BE OUR COMPASS OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS, ALLOWING US TO PINPOINT AREAS WHERE WE CAN MAKE THE MOST MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON KIDS' HEALTH AND DIRECT OUR PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS ACCORDINGLY. WHILE WE RECOGNIZE THAT ONE ORGANIZATION ALONE CANNOT ELIMINATE THE COMMUNITY'S BIGGEST HEALTH CHALLENGES, CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN THROUGH OUR STRONG PEDIATRIC EXPERTISE AND LONG-ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THIS REPORT ALSO HIGHLIGHTS THE MANY ASSETS THAT WE CAN LEVERAGE ACROSS THE COMMUNITY TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO IMPROVE AND SUSTAIN THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF WISCONSIN'S KIDS.WE RECOGNIZE THAT CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN CANNOT COMPLETELY ELIMINATE EVERY CHALLENGE TO CHILDREN'S HEALTH. THESE ISSUES ARE LARGE AND COMPLEX, AND THERE ARE SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, GENETIC AND BEHAVIORAL FACTORS BEYOND OUR CONTROL. NOR CAN WE SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS ALONE AS THERE ARE MULTIPLE SYSTEMS THAT INTERSECT AND INFLUENCE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN. WITH THAT UNDERSTANDING, AS A LEADER IN PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE AND AN ADVOCATE FOR THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY, WE ARE COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE KIDS WHO NEED US MOST. THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING, COLLABORATION, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, WE CAN LEVERAGE AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO ENSURE THE BEST CARE FOR KIDS IN OUR COMMUNITY. AS THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS DEMONSTRATE, WE ARE ALREADY IMPLEMENTING A VARIETY OF STRATEGIES TO MAKE STRIDES TOWARD THESE GOALS AND, THROUGH THIS PLAN, ARE DEMONSTRATING A COMMITMENT TO BLEND THESE STRATEGIES WITH BOLD GOALS SERVING AS A CATALYST TO IMPROVING HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR KIDS.PRIORITY #1: INFANT HEALTHCHILDREN'S WISCONSIN ENDEAVORS TO MOVE OUR COMMUNITY'S INFANTS BEYOND SURVIVING INFANCY STILL A CHALLENGE AND ISSUE OF HEALTH DISPARITIES TO THRIVING AS CHILDREN AND ADULTS. COMPREHENSIVE INFANT HEALTH ENCOMPASSES MANY FACTORS THROUGH THE FIRST 24 MONTHS OF AGE THAT CAN PROVIDE A CHILD WITH A FAIR AND JUST OPPORTUNITY TO BE AS HEALTHY AS POSSIBLE. SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING; TRANSPORTATION; AND EQUITY IN ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING PRENATAL CARE) ARE ALL SOCIAL DRIVERS THAT CAN SHAPE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR YOUNGEST RESIDENTS.KEY CONCERNS - TOO MANY INFANTS DIE BEFORE THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY, WITH INFANTS IN MILWAUKEE EXPERIENCING DOUBLE THE MORTALITY RATE OF INFANTS STATEWIDE. - MANY FAMILIES IN WISCONSIN ARE NOT RECEIVING SUFFICIENT PREVENTATIVE CARE, SPECIFICALLY IN ORAL HEALTH, VACCINATIONS AND LEAD TESTING. - FAMILIES ARE NOT RECEIVING THE EQUITABLE SUPPORT NECESSARY FOR OPTIMIZING CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL READINESS.STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - PRENATAL CARE: ENGAGE IN PURPOSEFUL PARTNERSHIPS TO LEVERAGE AND SUPPORT PRENATAL SERVICES. - PREVENTATIVE CARE: DECREASE THE DISPARITIES IN PREVENTATIVE SERVICES FOR ORAL HEALTH, VACCINES AND LEAD BEGINNING IN INFANCY BY PRIORITIZING COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS. - ACCESS TO CARE/EARLY INTERVENTION: SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE NAVIGATION AND INTEGRATION OF CARE, WITH EARLY INTERVENTION AND SERVICES WHEN NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING.ANTICIPATED IMPACT: WE WILL INCREASE ACCESS TO PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 24 MONTHS.PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN WILL CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN ALIGNMENT AND PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY: CENTRALIZED LEAD CARE COORDINATION. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN USES POPULATION DATA TO PROACTIVELY IDENTIFY KIDS WHO ARE AT RISK FOR ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS, AND WE TEST THOSE KIDS IN PRIMARY CARE VIA A FINGER PRICK. KIDS WITH ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS ARE REFERRED TO THE LAB FOR A BLOOD DRAW TO CONFIRM LEAD LEVELS AND ARE REFERRED TO SPECIALTY CARE IF THEY NEED TREATMENT. IN ADDITION, CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN REFERS KIDS WITH CONFIRMED ELEVATED LEAD LEVELS TO CITY AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT OFFER FAMILIES ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING AND MITIGATING THE SOURCE OF THE LEAD TOXICITY. LEARN MORE: CHILDRENSWI.ORG/MEDICAL-CARE/PRIMARYCARE/LEAD-TESTINGCHILDREN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN. HOUSED WITHIN CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN, THE ALLIANCE DEVELOPS INNOVATIVE CHILD HEALTH INITIATIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS PROVEN TO IMPACT ACCESS AND OUTCOMES. IT IS FOCUSED ON SIX INITIATIVES: EMERGENCY CARE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT (INCLUDING THE INFANT DEATH CENTER), INJURY PREVENTION AND DEATH REVIEW, MEDICAL HOME AND ORAL HEALTH. LEARN MORE: CHAWISCONSIN.ORG COMMUNITY CONNECTORS. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN COMMUNITY CONNECTORS WORK ACROSS MILWAUKEE COUNTY WITH EXPECTANT MOMS OR PARENTS WHO HAVE CHILDREN AGES 0-5. THEY CONNECT FAMILIES WITH SUPPORTS SUCH AS POSITIVE PARENTING EDUCATION, STRESS MANAGEMENT, FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND OTHER NEEDED RESOURCES. LEARN MORE: DCF.WISCONSIN.GOV/CWPORTAL/CONNECTIONSCOUNTDREAM AND HOPE CLINICS. THE DEVELOPMENTALLY READY: ENGAGEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT OF MILESTONES (DREAM) CLINIC ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF INFANTS FROM CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN'S INTENSIVE CARE UNITS WHO HAVE SEVERE BRAIN INJURIES. THE HEALTHY OUTCOMES: POST-ICU ENGAGEMENT (HOPE) CLINIC SUPPORTS BABIES AND FAMILIES ONCE THEY GO HOME FROM OUR HOSPITAL TO ADDRESS INFANTS' CHANGING NEEDS OVER TIME. LEARN MORE: MCW.EDU/DEPARTMENTS/PEDIATRICS/ DIVISIONS/NEONATOLOGY/PATIENT-CAREFETAL CONCERNS CENTER OF WISCONSIN. A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN AND FROEDTERT & THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN, THE FETAL CONCERNS CENTER IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN FETAL CARE, RECOGNIZED FOR INNOVATIVE TREATMENTS THAT ARE GUIDED BY EXEMPLARY RESEARCH TO PRODUCE THE BEST OUTCOMES FOR A MOTHER AND HER FETUS. LEARN MORE: CHILDRENSWI.ORG/MEDICAL-CARE/FETALCONCERNS-CENTERHEALTHY MOM HEALTHY BABY. CHORUS COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN'S HEALTHY MOM, HEALTHY BABY PROGRAM HELPS PREGNANT WOMEN GET THE SUPPORT AND SERVICES THEY NEED TO HAVE A HEALTHY PREGNANCY AND BABY. A HEALTH PLAN MEMBER MAY RECEIVE SERVICES IN HER HOME OR OVER THE PHONE FROM SOCIAL WORKERS OR NURSES WHO ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED IN MATERNAL/INFANT HEALTH. THIS PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY SERVICES AND BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT BY CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS.HEALTHY START. THIS PROGRAM THROUGH THE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN AND MALE PARTNERS THROUGH OUTREACH, CARE COORDINATION, HEALTH EDUCATION AND CONNECTIONS TO HEALTH INSURANCE. HEALTHY START WORKS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY, AND REDUCE RACIAL/ETHNIC DIFFERENCES IN RATES OF INFANT DEATH AND ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES. LEARN MORE: MILWAUKEEHEALTHYSTART.ORGHOME VISITING. TRAINED PARENT EDUCATORS PROVIDE IN-HOME PARENT EDUCATION, SUPPORT, COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES SAFE SLEEP, POSITIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY SCHOOL READINESS USING AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL THAT IS FAMILY-CENTERED, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE AND STRENGTH BASED. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/CHILDRENS-AND-THE-COMMUNITY/FAMILIES-AND-CLIENTS/PARENTING-RESOURCES/HOME-VISITINGCHILDRENSWI.ORG/CHILDRENS-AND-THECOMMUNITY/FAMILIES-AND-CLIENTS/PARENTINGRESOURCES/HOME-VISITINGNEONATOLOGY/NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN IS ONE OF THE REGION'S TOP PROVIDERS OF CARE FOR UNBORN BABIES AND NEWBORNS WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NEEDS. OUR MILWAUKEE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) - THE STATE'S FIRST AND LARGEST LEVEL IV NICU - CARES FOR OVER 800 PREMATURE AND CRITICALLY ILL NEWBORNS EVERY YEAR. IN ADDITION, OUR HOSPITAL IN NEENAH HAS A 22-BED LEVEL III NICU THAT SERVES THE GREATER FOX VALLEY COMMUNITY.WISCONSIN BIRTH TO 3 PROGRAM. THIS STATEWIDE EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE 3 WHO HAVE DELAYS OR DISABILITIES. LEARN MORE: DHS.WISCONSIN.GOV/BIRTHTO3(CONTINUED ON PAGE 63)
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEEPART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FAP VIA ITS WEBSITE, BILLING STATEMENTS, MYCHART AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENT FAMILIES ARE GIVEN A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY UPON ADMISSION TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. THE FULL WRITTEN POLICY IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY IS AVAILABLE IN WAITING AREAS.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEYPART V, SECTION B, LINE 16J: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FAP VIA ITS WEBSITE, BILLING STATEMENTS, MYCHART AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENT FAMILIES ARE GIVEN A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY UPON ADMISSION TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. THE FULL WRITTEN POLICY IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY IS AVAILABLE IN WAITING AREAS.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-MILWAUKEEPART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FAP VIA ITS WEBSITE, BILLING STATEMENTS, MYCHART AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENT FAMILIES ARE GIVEN A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY UPON ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL. PRIOR TO REFERRING AN ACCOUNT TO A COLLECTION AGENCY OR UNDERTAKING ANY EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION ACTIONS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WILL MAKE EFFORTS TO COLLECT AMOUNTS DUE, INCLUDING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FAP. AS OUTLINED IN CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN POLICY "BILLING AND COLLECTIONS FOR SELF-PAY AMOUNTS", AT LEAST 4 BILLING STATEMENTS ARE SENT OVER A PERIOD OF 120 DAYS. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MAKES EFFORTS TO PROVIDE FACE-TO-FACE DIALOGUE, AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION VIA TELEPHONE, E-MAIL AND OTHER MEANS, AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT INFORMATION REGARDING ALTERNATIVES FOR OBTAINING FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE, AS WELL AS THE BILLING AND COLLECTION PROCESS GENERALLY. THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS IS SUPPORTED BY INTERPRETER SERVICES AS NEEDED.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WI-FOX VALLEYPART V, SECTION B, LINE 20E: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INFORMS THE PUBLIC OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE FAP VIA ITS WEBSITE, BILLING STATEMENTS, MYCHART AND AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FACILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, PATIENT FAMILIES ARE GIVEN A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY UPON ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL. PRIOR TO REFERRING AN ACCOUNT TO A COLLECTION AGENCY OR UNDERTAKING ANY EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION ACTIONS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WILL MAKE EFFORTS TO COLLECT AMOUNTS DUE, INCLUDING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FAP. AT LEAST 3 BILLING STATEMENTS ARE SENT OVER A PERIOD OF 120 DAYS. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MAKES EFFORTS TO PROVIDE FACE-TO-FACE DIALOGUE, AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION VIA TELEPHONE, E-MAIL AND OTHER MEANS, AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT INFORMATION REGARDING ALTERNATIVES FOR OBTAINING FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE, AS WELL AS THE BILLING AND COLLECTION PROCESS GENERALLY. THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS IS SUPPORTED BY INTERPRETER SERVICES AS NEEDED.
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 (CONTINUED):PRIORITY #2: MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTHAT CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN, WE BELIEVE CARING FOR A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL, MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS CARING FOR THEIR PHYSICAL HEALTH. KIDS ACROSS WISCONSIN ARE FACING A MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS - AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ONLY EXACERBATED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS' RATES OF ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. THIS IS A CHALLENGE THAT AFFECTS KIDS ACROSS DEMOGRAPHICS AND IN EVERY ZIP CODE, BUT SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH CAN ALSO INFLUENCE MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RISKS AND OUTCOMES. A FAMILY'S FINANCIAL STRESS, TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES, UNSAFE LIVING CONDITIONS OR OTHER FACTORS CAN TAKE A TOLL ON A CHILD'S MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR FAMILIES TO GET TIMELY AND REGULAR ACCESS TO CARE. TO ADDRESS THIS URGENT COMMUNITY NEED, CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN HAS MADE IT A SYSTEM WIDE PRIORITY TO DETECT NEEDS SOONER, REDUCE STIGMA, AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE FOR KIDS WITH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS.KEY CONCERNS- FAMILIES HAVE DIFFICULTY NAVIGATING COMPLEX SYSTEMS TO OBTAIN AFFORDABLE, EQUITABLE, TIMELY AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.- STUDENTS ARE EXPERIENCING GREATER LEVELS OF STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION.- CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS REPORT FEELING DISCONNECTED FROM ADULTS AND PEERS. STRATEGIC INITIATIVES- EARLY DETECTION AND PREVENTION: GROW AND DEVELOP MORE WAYS TO DETECT DEVELOPMENTAL, MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS AT EVERY CONNECTION. PROVIDE KIDS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN MENTAL WELLNESS.- REDUCE STIGMA: CHANGE THE CONVERSATION SO THAT MENTAL HEALTH IS ACCEPTED AS PART OF OVERALL HEALTH. PROMOTE POLICIES THAT SUPPORT KIDS AND FAMILIES IN GETTING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE WHEN AND WHERE THEY NEED IT. - INCREASED AND EQUITABLE ACCESS: MEET KIDS AND FAMILIES WHERE THEY ARE BY INTEGRATING ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE AND EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENTAL, MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE WHERE THEY LIVE, LEARN AND PLAY. - RESEARCH AND EDUCATION: INFLUENCE AND ADVANCE DEVELOPMENTAL, MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES. EDUCATE AND DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE WORKFORCE TO PROVIDE THE BEST EVIDENCE-BASED CARE.ANTICIPATED IMPACT: INCREASED ACCESS TO MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES FOR ALL CHILDREN.PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN WILL CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN ALIGNMENT AND PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY: CHILD PSYCHIATRY CONSULTATION PROGRAM. TO HELP ADDRESS THE STATEWIDE SHORTAGE OF CHILD PSYCHIATRISTS, THIS ON-CALL MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTATION SERVICE PROVIDES ONGOING EDUCATION AND CONSULTATION TO PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES. THIS HELPS PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS TREAT KIDS WITH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THEIR MEDICAL HOMES SO THAT KIDS CAN MORE QUICKLY GET THE TREATMENT THEY NEED. LEARN MORE: WICPCP.ORGCRAIG YABUKI MENTAL HEALTH WALK-IN CLINIC. A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND IN THE STATE, THE CLINIC IS OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE SUPPORT TO KIDS AGES 5-18 WITH URGENT MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. THE CLINIC HELPS SERVE A GROWING POPULATION - SINCE 2020, CHILDREN'S HAS SEEN A 40 PERCENT INCREASE IN EMERGENCY VISITS FOR MENTAL HEALTH REASONS. EMERGENCY CASES ARE STILL REFERRED TO THE HOSPITAL'S EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND TRAUMA CENTER, WHERE A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS TEAM IS AVAILABLE TO HELP KIDS IN CRISIS 24/7. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/LOCATION-DIRECTORY/LOCATIONS/URGENT-CARE/CRAIG-YABUKI-MENTAL-HEALTH-WALK-IN-CLINICEARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. EVEN INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN CAN HAVE BEHAVIORAL OR EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS, BUT EARLY INVENTION CAN BE THE START OF GOOD MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. THE CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN TEAM INCLUDES SPECIALISTS WHO ARE TRAINED TO WORK WITH INFANTS AND CHILDREN UNDER AGE 5, OFFERING SERVICES SUCH AS EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, CHILD-PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY, PLAY THERAPY AND PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/MEDICAL-CARE/MENTAL-AND-BEHAVIORAL-HEALTH/WAYS-WE-CAN-HELP/EARLY-CHILDHOOD-MENTAL-HEALTH INTEGRATED MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN HAS EMBARKED ON THE LARGEST-SCALE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN ANY PEDIATRIC SETTING. WITH FUNDRAISING SUPPORT FROM THE CHANGE THE CHECKUP CHALLENGE, CHILDREN'S HIRED NEW THERAPISTS WHO WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH OUR PEDIATRICIANS, INTEGRATING MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTO ROUTINE VISITS AT CHILDREN'S LOCATIONS ACROSS THE REGION. WHEN FULLY STAFFED BY THE END OF 2023, THIS PROGRAM HAS THE POTENTIAL TO REACH EVERY CHILD IN OUR CARE - 1 IN 3 KIDS IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN. LEARN MORE: CHILDRENSWI.ORG/NEWSHUB/STORIES/ INTEGRATED-BEHAVIORAL-HEALTH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN IS TRANSFORMING OUR ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND TRAINING MODELS TO CREATE A ROBUST PIPELINE OF NEW INTEGRATED MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS TO ALLEVIATE WAIT TIMES, MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, AND DETECT MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS BEFORE THEY ESCALATE. THE THERAPIST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS ONE EXAMPLE: IT SUPPORTS MASTER'S LEVEL THERAPISTS WITH PAY AND BENEFITS WHILE THEY COMPLETE THEIR REQUIRED CLINICAL HOURS, SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASING THE TIME IT TAKES THEM TO ACHIEVE LICENSURE. LEARN MORE: CHILDRENSWI.ORG/NEWSHUB/STORIES/ THERAPIST-FELLOWSHIP-PROGRAM-MARISKASCHOOL AND FAMILY MINDFULNESS AND HEALTHY MINDS E-LEARNING. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN'S FUN AND ENGAGING E-LEARNING PROGRAMS INSPIRE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES, BOTH PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. OFFERED AT NO COST TO SCHOOLS ACROSS WISCONSIN, THESE PROGRAMS MEET NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS AND WERE DEVELOPED USING EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY INPUT. TOPICS INCLUDE BULLYING PREVENTION, SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. LEARN MORE: HEALTHYKIDSLEARNMORE.COM SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN SUPPORTS SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH IN NEARLY 70 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN. DURING THE PANDEMIC, THIS PROGRAM ADOPTED DIGITAL TOOLS TO ALLOW STAFF TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT KIDS THROUGH DIGITAL VISITS. THIS APPROACH INCREASES ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTION BY TREATING KIDS QUICKLY IN A COMFORTABLE, ACCESSIBLE SETTING THAT FAMILIES ALREADY KNOW AND TRUST. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/MEDICAL-CARE/MENTAL-AND-BEHAVIORAL-HEALTH/WAYS-WE-CAN-HELP/SCHOOL-BASED-MENTAL-HEALTHSHINE THROUGH CAMPAIGN. TO REDUCE STIGMA, CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN HAS WORKED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS FACING OUR KIDS. CHILDREN'S CREATED THE SHINE THROUGH WEBSITE WITH RESOURCES TO EDUCATE AND SUPPORT FAMILIES, AND WE LEVERAGED MEDIA AND ADVERTISING - AND CHILDREN'S STRONG PLATFORM OF TRUST AS A COMMUNITY LEADER - TO START A PUBLIC CONVERSATION AROUND PEDIATRIC MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. LEARN MORE: SHINETHROUGH.CHILDRENSWI.ORG UNIVERSAL SCREENING FOR MENTAL HEALTH. MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING AT ROUTINE APPOINTMENTS IS CRUCIAL TO IDENTIFYING ISSUES BEFORE THEY BECOME A CRISIS. DEPRESSION SCREENING HAS BEEN INTEGRATED INTO STANDARD PRACTICES AT ALL CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN PRIMARY CARE OFFICES, WITH NEARLY 85 PERCENT OF ALL ELIGIBLE KIDS AGE 12 AND OLDER SCREENED. ALL KIDS WHOSE SCREENS ARE POSITIVE ARE REFERRED FOR FOLLOW-UP CARE. THE CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND TRAUMA CENTER (EDTC) ALSO USES A SUICIDE SCREENING TOOL. LEARN MORE: CHILDRENSWI.ORG/NEWSHUB/STORIES/ MENTAL-HEALTH-DEPRESSION-SCREENINGPRIORITY #3: SAFETY AND VIOLENCEEVERY CHILD DESERVES TO BE SAFE AND SECURE FROM PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HARM. UNFORTUNATELY, THAT'S NOT THE REALITY FOR EVERY CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, BULLYING, COMMUNITY VIOLENCE AND ACCIDENTAL INJURIES CAN THREATEN A CHILD'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. SOME INJURIES REQUIRE PHYSICAL HEALING OVER A SHORTER PERIOD OF TIME, WHILE OTHERS SET THE STAGE FOR LONG-TERM TRAUMA, CREATING COMPOUNDING ADVERSE OUTCOMES FOR A CHILD'S PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. MANY SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS CAN AFFECT A CHILD'S SAFETY, INCLUDING FAMILY FINANCIAL STRESS, ADULT SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ADULT MENTAL HEALTH AND NEIGHBORHOOD VIOLENCE. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN IS COMMITTED TO PREVENTING VIOLENCE AND ACCIDENTAL INJURIES WHEREVER CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS LIVE, LEARN AND PLAY - AND DELIVERING TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND EXPANDED COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO HELP KIDS RECOVER AND THRIVE AFTER A CHALLENGING EXPERIENCE.(CONTINUED ON PAGE 69)
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 (CONTINUED):KEY CONCERNS - YOUNG CHILDREN EXPERIENCE THE HIGHEST RATES OF CHILD MALTREATMENT COMPARED TO CHILDREN OF OLDER AGES, WITH CHILDREN IN MILWAUKEE VICTIMIZED AT CONSISTENTLY HIGHER RATES THAN THE REST OF THE STATE.- ONE IN THREE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MILWAUKEE AND THE FOX VALLEY REPORT EXPERIENCING BULLYING AT SCHOOL. - FIREARMS ARE AMONG THE FIVE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN THE FOX VALLEY AND MILWAUKEE, WITH MILWAUKEE FIREARM HOMICIDES TRIPLING BETWEEN 2019-2020.STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - EARLY DETECTION: ESTABLISH SYSTEMATIC SCREENING TO FACILITATE EARLY DETECTION OF CHILD SAFETY RISKS. - FAMILY SUPPORT: CONNECT FAMILIES TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL HOLISTIC SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS.- COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE THE SAFETY OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES.ANTICIPATED IMPACT: INCREASED ACCESS TO SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT AND SUPPORTIVE HEALING SERVICES FOR ALL CHILDREN.PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN WILL CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN ALIGNMENT AND PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY: ANTI-SEX TRAFFICKING. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN IS AN ACTIVE PARTNER WITH THE HEALTHCARE COLLABORATIVE AGAINST SEX TRAFFICKING, AND OUR STAFF HAVE LED ONLINE TRAININGS THROUGH THE WISCONSIN CHILD ABUSE NETWORK ON SEX TRAFFICKING IN MINORS AND DEVELOPING COMMUNITY AND SURVIVOR INFORMED RESPONSES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. LEARN MORE: WICHILDABUSENETWORK.ORG AND HCASTMILW.ORG AWARENESS TO ACTION. THIS STATEWIDE PROGRAM EDUCATES AND ADVOCATES FOR ADULTS TO TAKE ACTION TO PREVENT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE. EDUCATION INCLUDES RESOURCES FOR ADULTS ON HEALTHY SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT AND HOW TO DISCUSS SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT WITH CHILDREN. LEARN MORE: A2AWISCONSIN.ORGCHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS (CAC).THESE CENTERS BRING TOGETHER MULTIDISCIPLINARY PARTNERS IN CHILD MALTREATMENT INVESTIGATIONS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, ON-SITE MEDICAL, FORENSIC INTERVIEW AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH TEN STATEWIDE LOCATIONS. BY BRINGING TOGETHER PROFESSIONALS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, VICTIM ADVOCACY AGENCIES AND THE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITIES, CACS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS MINIMIZES TRAUMA AND HELPS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF ABUSE AS WELL AS INCREASE PROSECUTION RATES FOR PERPETRATORS. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/CHILDRENS-AND-THE-COMMUNITY/COMMUNITY-PARTNERS-PROFESSIONALS/%20CHILD-ADVOCACY-AND-PROTECTION/CHILD-ADVOCACY-CENTERSCHILDREN'S SAFETY CENTER. THIS CENTER PROVIDES EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES TO KEEP KIDS AND TEENS OF ALL AGES SAFE FROM INJURY, WITH INFORMATION ON CARS AND BOOSTER SEATS, TEEN DRIVING, BIKES AND HELMETS, PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, PLAY AND SPORTS SAFETY, POISON PREVENTION, FIRE SAFETY AND MORE. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/CHILDRENS-AND-THE-COMMUNITY/FAMILIES-AND-CLIENTS/SAFETY-CENTER PERIOD OF PURPLE CRYING. PERIOD OF PURPLE CRYING IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED INFANT ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT EDUCATES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ABOUT NORMAL INFANT CRYING AND THE DANGERS OF SHAKING AN INFANT. PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ARE REACHED THROUGH CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS, EMERGENCY ROOM, PRIMARY CARE CLINICS AND URGENT CARE LOCATIONS. LEARN MORE: PURPLECRYING.INFO AND CHILDRENSWI.ORG/ NEWSHUB/STORIES/NEWBORN-CRYING-WHAT-IS-NORMAL PREVENT CHILD ABUSE WISCONSIN. A PROGRAM OF CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE WISCONSIN BUILDS COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PROVIDES TRAINING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS, AND CARRIES OUT ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION EFFORTS IN THE STATE. IT ALSO HOSTS THE ANNUAL TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN CONFERENCE. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/CHILDRENS-AND-THE-COMMUNITY/COMMUNITY-PARTNERS-PROFESSIONALS/CHILD-ABUSE-PREVENTION/PREVENT-CHILD-ABUSE-WISCONSINPROJECT UJIMA. SINCE 1996, PROJECT UJIMA HAS WORKED TO STOP THE CYCLE OF VIOLENT CRIMES THROUGH CRISIS INTERVENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING, MENTAL HEALTH, AND MEDICAL SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE. PROJECT UJIMA PROVIDES CRIME VICTIM ADVOCATES, NURSES, MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATORS AND THERAPISTS WHO HELP PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES PROCESS THE TRAUMA THEY'VE EXPERIENCED AND CONNECT THEM WITH RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/CHILDRENS-AND-THE-COMMUNITY/FAMILIES-AND-CLIENTS/FAMILY-SUPPORT-SERVICES/VIOLENCE-PREVENTION-COUNSELINGSCHOOL AND FAMILY E-LEARNING (ACT NOW!). CHILDREN'S FUN AND ENGAGING E-LEARNING PROGRAMS INSPIRE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LEAD HEALTHIER LIVES, BOTH PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. OFFERED AT NO COST TO SCHOOLS ACROSS WISCONSIN, THESE PROGRAMS MEET NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS AND WERE DEVELOPED USING EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY INPUT. ACT NOW! INCREASES AWARENESS ABOUT BULLYING AMONG STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES AND GIVES STUDENTS THE GRADE-APPROPRIATE SKILLS THEY NEED TO PREVENT AND STOP IT. LEARN MORE: HEALTHYKIDSLEARNMORE.COM WISCONSIN POISON CENTER. THIS CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN-BASED CENTER PROVIDES 24-HOUR, TOLL-FREE POISON INFORMATION TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS ACROSS THE STATE, AS WELL AS ONLINE SOURCES TO SUPPORT POISON PREVENTION. LEARN MORE: WISCONSINPOISON.ORG PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY HEALTH PRIORITY #4: SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTHACROSS OUR COMMUNITY, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS CAN LIVE JUST BLOCKS APART FROM ONE ANOTHER AND HAVE VERY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES WITH FACTORS THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, QUALITY OF CARE, FAMILY AND SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS - WHAT WE CALL THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH - PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN SHAPING A CHILD'S HEALTH IN THE SHORT TERM AND OVER THEIR LIFETIME. WHEN A CHILD HAS REGULAR ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD, A SAFE LIVING ENVIRONMENT, QUALITY EDUCATION AND MORE, IT IMPROVES THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. AT CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN, WE RECOGNIZE THAT WE CANNOT ACHIEVE OUR VISION OF MAKING WISCONSIN KIDS THE HEALTHIEST IN THE NATION UNLESS WE ADDRESS THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AND THEIR ROLE IN DRIVING HEALTH INEQUITIES. WE CONTINUE TO WORK WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND FAMILIES TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AND ENSURE THAT ALL WISCONSIN KIDS HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE.KEY CONCERNS - A FAMILY'S SOCIAL BARRIERS TO REACHING THEIR FULL HEALTH POTENTIAL ARE NOT FULLY UNDERSTOOD OR ADDRESSED.- FAMILIES HAVE DIFFICULTY NAVIGATING TO COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES, WHICH CAN SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE AND HEALTH OUTCOMES. - CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH FOOD INSECURITY, HOUSING INSTABILITY AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS EXPERIENCE INCREASED RISK OF POOR HEALTH OUTCOMES.STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - EARLY DETECTION: IMPLEMENT UNIVERSAL SCREENING FOR ALL FAMILIES SO WE CAN IDENTIFY SOCIAL NEEDS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. - NO WRONG DOOR: LEVERAGE A SYSTEM-WIDE RESPONSE TO CONNECTING FAMILIES TO SOCIAL AND BASIC NEEDS BY INTEGRATING AND EXPANDING CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN'S EXISTING PROGRAMS.- PARTNERSHIPS: BUILD INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADDRESSING THREE PREVALENT SOCIAL NEEDS FOR CHILDREN FOOD, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATIONANTICIPATED IMPACT: INCREASED ACCESS TO SCREENING AND CONNECTION TO PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND SOCIAL NEEDS SERVICES FOR ALL CHILDREN.PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN WILL CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES IN ALIGNMENT AND PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR COMMUNITY: CHILDREN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN'S MEDICAL HOME INITIATIVE. HOUSED WITHIN CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN, THE ALLIANCE DEVELOPS INNOVATIVE CHILD HEALTH INITIATIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND IMPLEMENTS PROGRAMS PROVEN TO IMPACT ACCESS AND OUTCOMES. THE MEDICAL HOME INITIATIVE WORKS TO ENSURE MORE WISCONSIN CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS ARE SERVED WITHIN A MEDICAL HOME, WITH PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING, MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING, CARE COORDINATION, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING COMMUNITIES. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://WWW.CHAWISCONSIN.ORG/INITIATIVES/MEDICAL-HOME/(CONTINUED ON PAGE 75)
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 (CONTINUED):COMMUNITY HEALTH NAVIGATORS AND CONNECTORS. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN IS PARTNERED WITH FIVE NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS MILWAUKEE, ALIGNING OUR RESOURCES WITH COMMUNITY NEEDS. AS CERTIFIED COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, COMMUNITY HEALTH NAVIGATORS AND COMMUNITY CONNECTORS HELP FAMILIES TO MEET BASIC NEEDS AND SUPPORT THEM AS THEY WORK TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY, FOCUSING ON HOUSING, SAFETY, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, SOCIAL SUPPORT, PARENTING AND HEALTH. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://DCF.WISCONSIN.GOV/CWPORTAL/CONNECTIONSCOUNTDANIEL M. SOREF FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. LOCATED AT OUR MILWAUKEE CAMPUS, THIS CENTER OFFERS PARENT-TO-PARENT SUPPORT, INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND HELP CONNECTING TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. STAFF ARE TRAINED TO HELP CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FIND ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT GROUPS, FUNDING OPTIONS AND MORE. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/PATIENTS-AND-FAMILIES/MILWAUKEE-CAMPUS/INPATIENT-VISIT/DURING-YOUR-STAY/HOSPITAL-POINTS-OF-INTEREST/FAMILY-RESOURCE-CENTERHOUSING IS HEALTH. THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHED A HOUSING IS HEALTH INITIATIVE FOR HOMELESS PATIENTS RECEIVING CARE IN FOUR MILWAUKEE HOSPITALS, INCLUDING CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN. THE INITIATIVE INCORPORATES SOCIAL WORKERS OR NAVIGATORS WHO HELP PATIENTS SECURE TEMPORARY HOUSING, PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND AID IN THEIR ULTIMATE TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING STABILITY. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://MKEHCP.ORG/CARE-COORDINATION/HOUSING-IS-HEALTH-CARE-NAVIGATION-FOR-HOMELESS-PATIENTS/NOURISHING PARTNERS PROGRAM. THE NOURISHING PARTNERS PROGRAM INCLUDES A VARIETY OF INITIATIVES SUPPORTED BY CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. INITIATIVES INCLUDE SCREENING CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN FAMILIES FOR FOOD INSECURITY AND PARTNERING WITH UPSTART KITCHEN IN MILWAUKEE'S SHERMAN PARK NEIGHBORHOOD TO DISTRIBUTE HEALTHY MEALS TO FAMILIES AT OUR MIDTOWN AND NEXT DOOR PEDIATRICS PRIMARY CARE CLINICS, AMONG OUR MANY OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY ISSUES. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/CHILDRENS-AND-THE-COMMUNITY/FAMILIES-AND-CLIENTS/NOURISHING-PARTNERS-PROGRAM REGIONAL CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN FACILITATES THE GRANT FOR THE STATE'S SOUTHEAST AND NORTHEAST CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO COLLABORATE WITH NATIONAL, STATE AND COMMUNITY-BASED PARTNERS TO LINK CHILDREN TO APPROPRIATE SERVICES, CLOSE SERVICE GAPS, REDUCE DUPLICATION AND DEVELOP POLICIES TO BETTER SERVE FAMILIES. LEARN MORE: SOUTHEASTREGIONALCENTER.ORG AND NORTHEASTREGIONALCENTER.ORGSOCIAL HEALTH NEEDS SCREENINGS. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN HAS BEEN ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN SHARED LEARNING WITH MILWAUKEE HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ABOUT THE BEST PRACTICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPLEMENTING SYSTEM-WIDE SCREENING FOR DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. WE HAVE ALREADY IMPLEMENTED SCREENINGS IN MANY OF CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN'S COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND TRAUMA CENTER, COMMUNITY HEALTH AND PRIMARY CARE PROGRAMS, AND MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. WITH AN UNDERSTANDING THAT UNMET BASIC NEEDS CAN BE BARRIERS FOR A CHILD TO REACH THEIR FULL HEALTH POTENTIAL, WE WILL CONTINUE TO LEARN AND SCALE OUR SCREENING AND RESPONSE TO A CHILD AND FAMILY'S SOCIAL NEEDS. LEARN MORE: CHILDRENSWI.ORG/NEWSHUB/STORIES/ FOOD-INSECURITY-PROGRAMSOME OF CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN'S STRATEGIES CUT ACROSS THE PRIORITY AREAS. THESE STRATEGIES AND COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES ALSO PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN IMPROVING CHILDREN'S OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY NETWORK. THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ADVOCACY, CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN FOCUSES ON PUBLIC POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITIES. ALONG WITH VALUABLE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN ADVOCATES FOR SEVERAL POLICIES RELATED TO THE IDENTIFIED PRIORITIES AND OTHER IMPORTANT TOPICS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF WISCONSIN KIDS AND FAMILIES. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN ALSO OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE GRASSROOTS ACTION TO CONTACT LAWMAKERS THROUGH OUR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY NETWORK. LEARN MORE: CHILDRENSWI.ORG/WAYS-TO-HELP/ ADVOCACY/CHILDRENS-ADVOCACY-NETWORK CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE. THE PIONEERING PHYSICIAN-SCIENTISTS, NURSESCIENTISTS, RESEARCHERS AND TECHNICIANS AT CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CRI) WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO SEEK ANSWERS TO THE TOUGHEST QUESTIONS IN PEDIATRIC MEDICINE AND PURSUE DISCOVERIES TO IMPROVE CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2003, CRI HAS GROWN TO INCLUDE MORE THAN 150 RESEARCHERS IN OVER 15 SPECIALTIES. TOGETHER, THEY REPRESENT THE LARGEST CONCENTRATION OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH IN THE REGION. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/MEDICAL-PROFESSIONALS/RESEARCHCHORUS COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS. CREATED BY CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN, THIS INSURANCE OFFERING SERVES MORE THAN 130,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ARE COVERED BY BADGERCARE PLUS, ENSURING THAT MORE FAMILIES GET ACCESS TO HIGH- QUALITY HEALTH CARE. CCHP FACILITATES A VARIETY OF HEALTH PROMOTION INITIATIVES FOR FAMILIES, INCLUDING A HEALTHY MOMS HEALTHY BABIES PRENATAL CARE PROGRAM, ASTHMA OUTREACH, OUT-OF-HOME CARE AND HEALTHY SHOPPING EDUCATION. LEARN MORE: CHORUSHEALTHPLANS.ORG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS ARE KEY TO CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN'S OVERALL STRATEGY. WE REGULARLY WORK WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, FAMILIES, PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS AND MORE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO IMPROVE OUR COLLABORATION WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, ADVANCING THEIR CAPACITY, SHARING BEST PRACTICES AND DATA, AND REGULARLY SEEKING THEIR FEEDBACK SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO ENGAGE EFFECTIVELY AND MEANINGFULLY FOR THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/CHILDRENS-AND-THE-COMMUNITYFAMILY CASE MANAGEMENT. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN HAS A CONTRACT WITH THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, THROUGH THE DIVISION OF MILWAUKEE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, TO PROVIDE ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN DETERMINED TO BE UNSAFE AND SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED WHILE PARENTS WORK ON ENHANCING THEIR ABILITY TO PARENT SAFELY. ONE OF THE SERVICES OUR CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE IS A NEWBORN SAFETY BUNDLE, WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATION AND SCREENING FOR SAFE SLEEP ENVIRONMENTS. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/CHILDRENS-AND-THE-COMMUNITY/COMMUNITY-PARTNERS-PROFESSIONALS/CHILD-WELFARE-SERVICES/FAMILY-CASE-MANAGEMENTINSTITUTE OF CHILD AND FAMILY WELLBEING. THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COPING WITH AN OVERLOAD OF STRESS BY IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS, CONDUCTING CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH, ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AND PROMOTING SYSTEMS CHANGE. THE INSTITUTE IS A UNIQUE COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN AND THE HELEN BADER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE. LEARN MORE: UWM.EDU/ICFW SCHOOL NURSING. IT'S NOT ALWAYS EASY FOR CHILDREN TO GET THE HEALTH CARE THEY NEED. SCHOOL NURSES FILL A CRITICAL GAP BY MAKING SURE KIDS GET VISION AND HEARING SCREENS, CARE FOR CHRONIC CONDITIONS SUCH AS DIABETES AND ASTHMA, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION. THE FULL-TIME SCHOOL NURSES WORK WITHIN 8 PARTNER SCHOOLS IN MILWAUKEE AND HELP COORDINATE CARE WITH PHYSICIANS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/MEDICAL-CARE/PRIMARY-CARE/PRIMARY-CARE-ACCESS/SCHOOL-NURSE-PROGRAMTRAUMA-INFORMED CARE. TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE IS ABOUT UNDERSTANDING HOW TRAUMA AFFECTS PEOPLE, THEIR BEHAVIOR, AND QUITE OFTEN, THEIR HEALTH. WE CONSIDER THE IMPACT THAT TRAUMA HAS ON KIDS, FAMILIES AND OUR WORKFORCE, AND WE PROVIDE THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO UNDERSTAND HOW CHRONIC STRESS AND TRAUMA IMPACT INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS. LEARN MORE: CHILDRENSWI.ORG (CONTINUED ON PAGE 80)
PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11 (CONTINUED):TRIPLE P. SHORT FOR POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM, TRIPLE P IS A UNIVERSAL ACCESS, EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM FOR CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN AGES 0-12. IT AIMS TO INCREASE PARENT AND CAREGIVERS' KNOWLEDGE OF POSITIVE PARENTING TECHNIQUES. TRIPLE P REACHES PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS THROUGH FIVE CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN PRIMARY CARE CLINICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LOCATIONS IN MILWAUKEE AND RACINE. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://CHILDRENSWI.ORG/MEDICAL-CARE/PRIMARY-CARE/TRIPLE-P
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1 - CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER - FOX VALLEY
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2 - CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER - WAUKESHA
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3 - CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER - GREEN BAY
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PART I, LINE 3C:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN, INC. ("CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL") USES THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY AT BOTH OF ITS HOSPITAL SITES. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS DEDICATED TO ENSURING THAT PATIENTS RECEIVE ALL MEDICALLY NECESSARY CARE. IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT OBJECTIVE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MAINTAINS A FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY ("FAP"), PURSUANT TO WHICH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES DISCOUNTED OR FREE CARE TO PATIENTS WHO ARE UNINSURED OR OTHERWISE UNABLE TO PAY ALL OR A PORTION OF THEIR BILLED CHARGES. THE POLICY GENERALLY PROVIDES THAT ELIGIBILITY IS DETERMINED BASED ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND FAMILY SIZE, AND SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATES CRITERIA SET FORTH UNDER THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES.
PART I, LINE 6A:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. ("CHHS"), THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, PREPARES A COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT ON BEHALF OF BOTH OF THE HOSPITALS AND ITS AFFILIATES. THE REPORT IS FILED WITH THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE OR UPON REQUEST.
PART I, LINE 7:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL USED A COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO, DERIVED FROM WORKSHEET 2, RATIO OF PATIENT CARE COST-TO-CHARGES, TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN LINES 7A AND 7B FOR CHARITY CARE AT COST AND UNREIMBURSED MEDICAID. FOR LINES 7E, 7F, 7G, 7H, AND 7I, THE HOSPITAL USED COSTS FROM ITS ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. FOR LINE 7G, THE COSTS FROM THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM WERE ADJUSTED FOR MEDICAID AND CHARITY CARE PATIENTS, AS THE COST RELATED TO THESE PATIENTS WAS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN LINES 7A AND 7B. THE WISCONSIN MEDICAID PROGRAM PROVIDES COVERAGE FOR THE VAST MAJORITY OF CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE MEDICAL CARE BUT ARE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED. HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES WORK EXTENSIVELY WITH PATIENTS' FAMILIES TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THE AVAILABILITY OF STATE AID AND TO ASSIST THEM IN ENROLLING IN THE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES THE PATIENT WITH THE GREATEST BENEFIT. FOR THAT REASON, THE AMOUNT OF CHARITY CARE RENDERED BY THE HOSPITAL IS CONSIDERABLY SMALLER THAN LEVELS EXPERIENCED BY COMMUNITY HOSPITALS OR OTHER FACILITIES SERVING THE ADULT POPULATION.
PART I, LINE 7G:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL INCLUDED AS SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICES ON PART I, LINE 7G $10,085,661 PAID TO CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP, INC. ("CMG"), WHICH IS A SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AND AN AFFILIATE OF THE HOSPITAL THAT PROVIDES PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN SERVICES IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN. THE PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO SUBSIDIZE CMG CLINICS WITHIN MILWAUKEE COUNTY THAT PROVIDE PRIMARY CARE PRIMARILY TO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE WISCONSIN MEDICAID PROGRAM OR WHO ARE UNINSURED.
PART II, COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF HEALTH PROBLEMS FOR CHILDREN, SUCH AS POVERTY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. THESE COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE STAFF PARTICIPATION ON COMMUNITY BOARDS, COALITIONS AND/OR COMMITTEES THAT ASSIST IN IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S PARENT ORGANIZATION, CHHS, ALSO PERFORMS COMMUNITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES INCLUDING COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY, WHICH ARE FURTHER DISCUSSED IN SCHEDULE H PART VI, LINE 6.
PART III, LINE 2:THE AMOUNT REPORTED IN PART III, SECTION A, LINE 2 IS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S BAD DEBT EXPENSE INCLUDED AS A REDUCTION OF PATIENT REVENUE, AND IS THE SUM OF ALL OF THE UNCOLLECTED PATIENT ACCOUNT BALANCES SENT TO THIRD PARTY COLLECTIONS, REDUCED BY ACTUAL RECOVERIES, REDUCED BY ANY ACCOUNTS RETURNED TO THE HOSPITAL BY THE THIRD PARTY COLLECTION AGENCY, AND INCREASED BY AN ESTIMATE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS WHEN APPLICABLE. THE AMOUNT DOES NOT INCLUDE DISCOUNTS PROVIDED UNDER THE HOSPITAL'S FAP, INCLUDING DISCOUNTS PROVIDED TO SELF-PAY ACCOUNTS, WHICH ARE ALSO REPORTED AS A REDUCTION OF PATIENT REVENUE.
PART III, LINE 4:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE A FOOTNOTE DESCRIBING BAD DEBT EXPENSE. SEE PAGE 23 OF THE ATTACHED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART III, LINE 8:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL USED ITS FILED MEDICARE COST REPORTS TO OBTAIN THE MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COST REPORTED ON PART III, SECTION B. THE YEARLY INTERIM RATE ADJUSTMENTS WERE NOT ENOUGH TO COVER THE COSTS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO OUR MEDICARE PATIENTS.
PART III, LINE 9B:AT ALL LOCATIONS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL UNDERTAKES EXTENSIVE MEASURES TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE FAMILIES OF PATIENTS WITH SELF-PAY BALANCES. IN MANY CASES, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND FAMILIES WORK TOGETHER TO OBTAIN COVERAGE THROUGH THE STATE MEDICAID PROGRAM. IN CASES WHERE MEDICAID COVERAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SEEKS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION NECESSARY TO DETERMINE THE PATIENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S FAP. ONCE A PATIENT'S ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE HAS BEEN DETERMINED, THE BALANCE ON THE PATIENT'S ACCOUNT IS ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY. IN ADDITION, HOSPITAL PERSONNEL WORK CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO DETERMINE THEIR ABILITY TO PAY THE ADJUSTED BALANCES; SUCH EFFORTS OFTEN RESULT IN PAYMENT PLANS INTENDED TO PERMIT THE GRADUAL PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE WITHOUT IMPOSING UNDUE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ON FAMILIES ALREADY DEALING WITH THE CHALLENGES OF CHILDREN'S HEALTH ISSUES. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE REMAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE PATIENTS' ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CANNOT BE DETERMINED DUE TO THE INACCESSIBILITY OF THE FAMILY, OR THE FAMILY'S INABILITY OR REFUSAL TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION. IN SUCH CASES, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOLLOWS AN ESTABLISHED MULTI-STEP PROCESS IN AN EFFORT TO REACH THE FAMILY AND PROVIDE THEM WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE PROGRAM. ACCOUNTS ARE SENT TO COLLECTIONS ONLY AFTER ALL ESTABLISHED STEPS HAVE BEEN UNDERTAKEN WITHOUT SUCCESS.
PART VI, LINE 2:OUR PROCESS FOLLOWS THE ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT'S MODEL. CHILDREN'S WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER AREA HEALTH SYSTEMS IN THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP (MHCP), COMPLETE A JOINT, COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY. MHCP BRINGS TOGETHER LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, HOSPITALS, FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS, AND LOCAL AND STATE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS TO CREATE A HEALTHIER MILWAUKEE. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN IS AN ACTIVE PARTNER IN THE MHCP.CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN HOSPITAL FOX VALLEY COLLABORATED WITH THE TRI-COUNTY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT COALITION (TCHIC) TO COMMISSION A JOINT, COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE TCHIC INCLUDES FIVE PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS AND FIVE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS IN CALUMET, OUTAGAMIE AND WINNEBAGO COUNTIES. BOTH COMMUNITIES USED A COMBINATION OF VIRTUAL AND ONLINE COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEYS, STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS TO OBTAIN PRIMARY DATA. SECONDARY DATA WAS DERIVED FROM HEALTH COMPASS MILWAUKEE, YOUTH VOICES PHOTOVOICE PROJECT, KIDS COUNT, US CENSUS BUREAU, AND OTHER PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT SOURCES. CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXAMINED THE TOP HEALTH ISSUES FROM THE MHCP AND THE TCHIC IN ADDITION TO OTHER HEALTH CONCERNS FACING THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION AND CARRIED OUT A MODIFIED DELPHI CONSENSUS-BUILDING METHOD TO PRIORITIZE FURTHER. THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERED THE PREVALENCE, SEVERITY, INEQUITY AND FEASIBILITY OF EACH HEALTH ISSUE, ALONG WITH THE FOUNDATIONAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH REQUIRED IN CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCES THAT ALLOW FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING LATER IN LIFE. AFTER VETTING THE PRIORITIES WITH EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND OTHER LEADERS ACROSS THE SYSTEM, CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN HAS ADOPTED INFANT HEALTH, MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND VIOLENCE, AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH AS OUR PRIORITIES FOR THE 2022-24 CYCLE FOR BOTH MILWAUKEE COUNTY AND FOX VALLEY/TRI-COUNTY AREAS.
PART VI, LINE 3:AS INDICATED ABOVE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WORKS CLOSELY WITH PATIENTS' FAMILIES TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND AND ENROLL IN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, FEDERAL PROGRAMS. WHEN SUCH PROGRAMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, HOWEVER, PATIENTS MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE UNDER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S ESTABLISHED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS PUBLICIZED THROUGH VARIOUS MEASURES, INCLUDING INFORMATION ON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE, MYCHART AND WRITTEN BROCHURES OR OTHER MATERIALS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS' FAMILIES. A PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY IS AVAILABLE IN WAITING AREAS AND PROVIDED TO ANY PATIENT WITH A SCHEDULED ADMISSION. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EDUCATION, HOWEVER, OCCURS IN DIRECT DIALOGUE BETWEEN PATIENT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S TRAINED FINANCIAL SERVICES COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MAKES EFFORTS TO PROVIDE FACE-TO-FACE DIALOGUE, AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION VIA TELEPHONE, E-MAIL AND OTHER MEANS, AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH SUFFICIENT INFORMATION REGARDING ALTERNATIVES FOR OBTAINING FREE OR DISCOUNTED CARE, AS WELL AS THE BILLING AND COLLECTION PROCESS GENERALLY. THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS IS SUPPORTED BY INTERPRETER SERVICES AS NEEDED.
PART VI, LINE 4:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES CARE TO CHILDREN FROM URBAN, RURAL AND SUBURBAN AREAS, REGARDLESS OF RACE, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, ETHNICITY, INCOME, DISABILITY OR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES ACUTE LEVEL SERVICES, AS WELL AS EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY CARE PRIMARILY TO CHILDREN FROM SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN, BUT TREATS PATIENTS FROM THE ENTIRE STATE OF WISCONSIN AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. APPROXIMATELY HALF OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S PATIENTS ARE MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES, AND IN 2023 APPROXIMATELY HALF OF GROSS CHARGES WERE FROM PATIENTS ENROLLED IN MEDICAID.
PART VI, LINE 5:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROMOTES THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN LOCATED THROUGHOUT ITS SERVICE AREA. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OPERATES AN EMERGENCY ROOM OPEN TO ALL PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUALS REPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MAINTAINS AN OPEN MEDICAL STAFF AT BOTH HOSPITAL SITES, WITH MEMBERSHIP AND PRIVILEGES AVAILABLE TO ALL QUALIFIED PHYSICIANS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AS SET FORTH IN THE MEDICAL STAFF BYLAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL USES ANY SURPLUS FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PATIENT CARE, EXPAND OR IMPROVE ITS FACILITIES, AND ADVANCE ITS MEDICAL TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS. IN THESE AND OTHER RESPECTS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED IN A MANNER THAT PROMOTES THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY AND THEREFORE FULFILLS CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OFFERS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS THAT ARE COMFORTABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO FAMILIES. IN MILWAUKEE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OFFERS HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN AREA. FAMILIES MAY ALSO ACCESS SERVICES IN THE FOX VALLEY, GREEN BAY, NEW BERLIN, MEQUON, DELAFIELD AND KENOSHA AREAS. IN RESPONSE TO FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY GAINED THROUGH LISTENING SESSIONS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THROUGH ITS AFFILIATE, CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP, HAS ADDED CLINICS IN AREAS OF MILWAUKEE PREVIOUSLY LACKING PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS.DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CHILDREN'S PIVOTED TO PROVIDE THE CARE KIDS AND FAMILIES NEED AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THIS INCLUDED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN USE OF TELEHEALTH (INCLUDING FOR MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS) AND SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH TESTING, VACCINATION AND PEDIATRIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS.CHILDREN'S SCHOOL NURSE PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN 8 K-8 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT NO COST TO MPS OR TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. IN THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR, THE SCHOOL NURSE PROGRAM COMPLETED 6,015 HEALTH ROOM VISITS. THE NURSES ADVOCATE FOR A COLLABORATIVE AND HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADDRESS THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING NEEDS OF STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL NURSES ALSO WORK CLOSELY WITH CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY HEALTH NAVIGATORS AND COMMUNITY CONNECTORS ON POPULATION-BASED CARE, OUTREACH, AND ADDRESSING THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. THEY BRING PROVIDERS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF TOGETHER TO ADDRESS AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE STUDENTS THEY CARE FOR ON A DAILY BASIS. THE SCHOOL NURSES' ROLE ENCOMPASSES DELIVERING PREVENTIVE AND SCREENING SERVICES; ESTABLISHING MEDICAL AND DENTAL HOMES; BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT; DISEASE SURVEILLANCE AND REPORTING; CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT; SCHOOL SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS; PROVIDING HEALTH EDUCATION; AND DAILY CARE COORDINATION INCLUDING MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, G-TUBE FEEDINGS AND OTHER COMPLEX HEALTH PROCEDURES ONLY A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CAN ADMINISTER. AN INCREASING NUMBER OF STUDENTS ARE ENTERING SCHOOLS EACH YEAR WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND COMPLEX HEALTH CONDITIONS (ATTENTION-DEFICIT/ HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, DIABETES, LIFE-THREATENING ALLERGIES, ASTHMA, AND SEIZURES) THAT REQUIRE EXTENSIVE INTERVENTION AND COORDINATION THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL DAY TO KEEP KIDS HEALTHY AND IN THE CLASSROOM LEARNING. FOR CHRONIC ILLNESSES SUCH AS ASTHMA, DIABETES, SEIZURES OR SICKLE CELL ANEMIA, THE SCHOOL NURSES WORK WITH PARENTS AND FAMILIES TO CREATE CARE PLANS HELPING GUIDE THE STUDENTS TO SELF-MANAGEMENT BY THE TIME THEY REACH HIGH SCHOOL, WITH A GOAL OF DECREASED URGENT CARE AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS AND INCREASED UTILIZATION OF PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE NURSES HELP FAMILIES' ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND COORDINATE CARE WITH SOCIAL WORKERS AND SPECIALTY SERVICE PROVIDERS, INCLUDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, FOR FAMILIES WITH IDENTIFIED NEEDS AND EDUCATE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTIVE CARE AND A HOST OF OTHER HEALTH TOPICS, SUCH AS ANGER MANAGEMENT, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL, HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, HYGIENE, NUTRITION, AND STRESS. DURING THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR, CHILDREN'S SCHOOL NURSE PROGRAM CARED FOR 3,667 STUDENTS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE NOT HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OFFERS MANY OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES WHO NEED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS. THE HOSPITAL OFFERS PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, NEUROPSYCHOLOGISTS, PSYCHOTHERAPISTS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS WHO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOR A VARIETY OF DISORDERS. COUNSELORS WORK WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO ADDRESS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY TIES. CHILDREN'S ALSO PROVIDES SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN APPROXIMATELY 50 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE, PLACING CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPISTS IN THE SCHOOL SETTING TO HELP REDUCE BARRIERS TO CARE. TO HELP FURTHER ADDRESS THE INCREASING NEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR KIDS AND TEENS IN WISCONSIN, CHILDREN'S HAS LAUNCHED SHINE THROUGH, A FIVE-YEAR AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO HELP ADDRESS THE MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES OF KIDS. THE PRIMARY GOALS OF THE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN ARE (1) TO DETECT MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS SOONER, (2) IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND (3) REDUCE THE STIGMA AROUND THE ILLNESS. MENTAL HEALTH WALK-IN CLINICS OPENED IN MARCH 2022 AND FEBRUARY 2024 TO PROVIDE SAME-DAY CARE FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS (AGES 5-18) WHO ARE EXPERIENCING URGENT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE CLINIC IS DESIGNED TO OFFER AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL URGENT CARE AND EMERGENCY ROOM SERVICES.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ALSO OFFERS PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REGARDING A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES IMPACTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN. RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN, PARENTS, TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS TO HELP KEEP WISCONSIN'S CHILDREN HEALTHY AND SAFE. ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAMS ARE A RESOURCE FOR TEACHERS TO USE IN THEIR CLASSROOMS TO DELIVER AN OUTCOMES-BASED HEALTH CURRICULUM TO STUDENTS IN GRADE K5-8. THE INJURY PREVENTION TEAM OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS INCLUDING BIKE HELMET FITTINGS AND CAR SEAT CHECKS. THEY ALSO DELIVER IMPORTANT FIRE PROTECTION AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY EDUCATION THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN. CHILDREN'S ALSO DEVELOPED CROSSROADS, A TEEN DRIVING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE SAFETY FOR TEENS ON WISCONSIN'S ROADS.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S CAR SEAT CLINIC, A PROGRAM AT THE HOSPITAL IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ITS INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM, SAFE KIDS WISCONSIN COALITION AND SAFE KIDS SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN COALITION. IT OFFERS IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL CAR SEAT PROGRAM WHERE TRAINED CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY TECHNICIANS ENSURE THAT INFANT AND TODDLER CAR SEATS AND BOOSTER SEATS ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE AGE AND SIZE OF THE CHILDREN USING THEM. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES LOW-COST OR FREE CAR OR BOOSTER SEATS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. THE WISCONSIN POISON CENTER, WHICH IS STAFFED BY REGISTERED NURSES SUPPORTED BY PHYSICIAN TOXICOLOGISTS 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR, PROVIDES IMMEDIATE AND AUTHORITATIVE PHONE CONSULTATION IN CASES OF ACCIDENTAL OR INTENTIONAL POISONING IN ADULTS AND CHILDREN FOR PATIENTS AND HOSPITALS ACROSS WISCONSIN. THE CENTER ALSO HAS A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS ALERTING PEOPLE TO SPECIFIC TOXIC DANGERS. THESE INCLUDE HOSPITAL GRAND ROUNDS LECTURES FOR PHYSICIANS, TRAINING FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS, BABY-SITTER WORKSHOPS, AND PRESCHOOL POISON PREVENTION EDUCATION. THE POISON CENTER ALSO TRIAGES CALLS FOR MPOWER, AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG CRISIS LINE FOR TEENS. PROJECT ADAM (AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATORS IN ADAM'S MEMORY) IS A PROGRAM COMMITTED TO MAKING AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS UNIVERSALLY AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS BY BEING A NATIONAL RESOURCE FOR IMPLEMENTING PEDIATRIC PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS. IT IS ALSO WORKING TOWARD ERADICATING SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH IN CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATION AND PREVENTION INITIATIVES. SINCE THE PROGRAM BEGAN, THE HOSPITAL HAS CELEBRATED MORE THAN 200 LIVES SAVED THROUGH PROJECT ADAM. ADDITIONALLY, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OPERATES CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS IN MILWAUKEE, RACINE, KENOSHA, WALWORTH COUNTY, NORTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN (WAUSAU), THE FOX VALLEY, AND CHIPPEWA VALLEY (EAU CLAIRE). EACH CENTER IS A SAFE PLACE FOR KIDS WHO MAY HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED. THE CENTERS BRING TOGETHER A TEAM OF SPECIALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHO EVALUATE AND INVESTIGATE CASES OF CHILD ABUSE, PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES HEAL. THE CENTERS ARE A COLLABORATION OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND DOZENS OF AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT, JUDICIAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.(CONTINUED ON PAGE 101)
PART VI, LINE 6:CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS PART OF AN AFFILIATED GROUP OF ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE CONTROL OF CHHS, WHICH PROVIDES VARIOUS CENTRALIZED ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORTING SERVICES FOR THE HOSPITAL AND ITS AFFILIATES. AMONG THE AFFILIATED ENTITIES, THE HOSPITAL AND CERTAIN OTHER ENTITIES (INCLUDING CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP, INC.) DIRECTLY PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN A VARIETY OF ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OPERATES A LARGE CLINIC IN NORTHWEST MILWAUKEE. THE MIDTOWN CLINIC IS LOCATED IN A NEIGHBORHOOD WITH FEW PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE OPTIONS AND A LARGE POPULATION OF CHILDREN. THE CLINIC OFFERS PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT PRIMARY CARE, BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE AND DENTAL CARE IN AN ENGAGING SPACE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY AND AMENITIES DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. BY OFFERING MULTIPLE SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF IN A PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME MODEL, CARE IS MORE EFFICIENT, COORDINATED AND ACCESSIBLE. THIS CLINIC HAD 10,757 PRIMARY CARE VISITS AND 5,887 DENTAL VISITS IN 2023 AND 91 PERCENT OF THE CHILDREN SEEN WERE INSURED BY MEDICAID.CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY FOR A NEW CLINIC ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MILWAUKEE. THE NEW GOOD HOPE CLINIC WILL ALLOW CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN TO EXPAND PEDIATRIC SERVICES IN THIS AREA, WHICH HAS THE SECOND LARGEST PEDIATRIC POPULATION IN MILWAUKEE. SCHEDULED TO OPEN MID-YEAR 2025, IT WILL OFFER ALL-DAY URGENT CARE AND IMAGING SERVICES IN ADDITION TO PRIMARY CARE. THIS WILL PROVIDE FAMILIES ON MILWAUKEE'S NORTH SIDE WITH A WALK-IN CARE OPTION FOR LESS SERIOUS ILLNESSES AND INJURIES THAT ARE NORMALLY CARED FOR IN A PRIMARY CARE SETTING. THE EXPANDED LOCATION ALSO WILL HAVE SPACE FOR AN ADDITIONAL PRIMARY CARE PEDIATRICIAN TO PRACTICE AT THIS SITE.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ALSO HAS PARTNERED WITH LOCAL AGENCIES TO OPEN COMMUNITY CLINICS IN OTHER UNDERSERVED MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOODS. THESE CLINICS SERVE PEDIATRIC PATIENTS FROM BIRTH TO 19 YEARS OF AGE. THE CLINICS ARE STAFFED BY NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND ARE LOCATED IN AREAS THAT HISTORICALLY HAVE LARGE HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES AND FEW HEALTH CARE OPTIONS. THE CLINICS PROVIDE EASIER ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR PATIENTS IN THESE NEIGHBORHOODS, ENSURING ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE NECESSARY SERVICES TO BE HEALTHY AND SAFE. ONE CLINIC IS LOCATED ON THE NEXT DOOR FOUNDATION CAMPUS IN MILWAUKEE'S CENTRAL CITY. IT PROVIDES PRIMARY CARE, DENTAL CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN AN AREA THAT PREVIOUSLY DID NOT HAVE PEDIATRIC PRACTICES AVAILABLE TO ATTEND TO THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. THIS CLINIC HAD 2,816 PRIMARY CARE VISITS AND 3,139 DENTAL VISITS IN 2023. SINCE JUNE 2022, CHILDREN'S FOREST HOME CLINIC PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE, DENTAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH CARE, IMAGING AND URGENT CARE SERVICES. THE CLINIC HAD 5,659 PRIMARY CARE VISITS AND 5,967 DENTAL VISITS IN 2023.ANOTHER AFFILIATE OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN, DOING BUSINESS AS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES (CHW COMMUNITY SERVICES). THIS SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSES THE CHALLENGES FACED BY CHILDREN, WHICH OFTEN DIRECTLY IMPACT THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFERS CHILD WELL-BEING SERVICES IN FOUR CORE AREAS (PUBLIC CHILD WELFARE, CHILD AND FAMILY COUNSELING, OUT-OF-HOME CARE AND PREVENTION SERVICES) FROM LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN. SERVICES INCLUDE: FINDING LOVING, STABLE HOMES FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF A FAMILY THROUGH FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION; REDUCING STRESS AND CONFLICT, ENHANCING PARENTING SKILLS AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY TIES THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COUNSELING; PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE, ADVOCATING FOR THEIR SAFETY, WELL-BEING AND TIMELY REUNIFICATION WITH BIRTHPARENTS WHENEVER POSSIBLE; PROVIDING FOSTER PARENTS WHO ARE CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL MEDICAL OR EMOTIONAL NEEDS WITH A MUCH NEEDED BREAK THROUGH A RESPITE CARE PROGRAM; OFFERING FREE, CONFIDENTIAL AND SUPPORTIVE GUIDANCE TO HELP PARENTS DEALING WITH AN UNPLANNED PREGNANCY; PROVIDING INTENSIVE IN-HOME THERAPY TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE IN THEIR HOMES AND PREVENT OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT; ASSISTING YOUNG ADULTS TRANSITIONING OUT OF FOSTER CARE BY GIVING THEM THE SKILLS, TRAINING, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT ENABLING THEM TO MAKE IT ON THEIR OWN; PROVIDING PARENTS WITH SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO HELP THEM BE THE BEST PARENTS THEY CAN BE; AND PROVIDING CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN HARMED OR HURT A SAFE PLACE TO GO TO BE INTERVIEWED AND PROVIDING THEM RESOURCES TO HELP THEM HEAL.COMMUNITY SERVICES ALSO RUNS PROJECT UJIMA, A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERPERSONAL COMMUNITY-BASED VIOLENCE OR WHO HAVE LOST A FAMILY MEMBER (OF ANY AGE) TO HOMICIDE IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY.CHHS ENGAGES IN COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN AND ITS AFFILIATES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. IN 2023, ADVOCACY AND POLICY WORK ACROSS THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL SPECTRUMS FOCUSED ON SEVERAL CHILD AND FAMILY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ISSUES, INCLUDING MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, DENTAL CARE ACCESS, PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE TRAINING, PEDIATRIC RESEARCH, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, LEAD POISONING PREVENTION, AMONG OTHERS.ON THE FEDERAL LEVEL IN 2023, WE ADVOCATED ON SEVERAL PIECES OF LEGISLATION AND ENGAGED WITH POLICYMAKERS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM ON CHILDREN'S EFFORTS. CHILDREN'S SECURED FUNDING TO SUPPORT OUR MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS CENTER AND ADVOCATED ON OTHER MEASURES TO SUPPORT KIDS' ACCESS TO MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. WE ALSO ADVOCATED FOR FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION, FIREARM INJURY RESEARCH, CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND FOR THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM WHICH SUPPORTS THE TRAINING OF THE MAJORITY OF U.S. PEDIATRIC PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS. CHILDREN'S CONTINUES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COALITION FOR PEDIATRIC MEDICAL RESEARCH WHICH WORKED ON FUNDING AND REPORT LANGUAGE FOR A NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE STUDY ON THE NIH'S PEDIATRIC RESEARCH PORTFOLIO. ADDITIONALLY, CHILDREN'S ENGAGED ON PROPOSALS TO ADDRESS TOBACCO AND E-CIGARETTE USE AMONG YOUTH, ADDRESS LEAD POISONING, SUPPORT THE USE OF LABORATORY-DEVELOPED TESTS, INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT PROGRAM, ENCOURAGE USE OF AEDS AND HEART SAFETY PLANS IN SCHOOLS, AND EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THE PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.ON THE STATE LEVEL, CHILDREN'S ADVOCATED FOR STATE FUNDING IN THE BIENNIAL STATE BUDGET TO SUPPORT THE MEDICAID AND DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DSH) PROGRAMS, INCREASING ACCESS TO YOUTH MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THROUGH SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES AND DEDICATED FUNDS TO CHILDREN'S TO EXPAND OUR DENTAL CLINIC TO CARE FOR MORE KIDS COVERED BY MEDICAID AND WITH COMPLEX HEALTH CONDITIONS AND FOR PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT PARENTS ACROSS THE STATE. CHILDREN'S ADVOCATED ON STATE LEGISLATION TO EXTEND MEDICAID POSTPARTUM COVERAGE FOR NEW MOMS, TO ALLOW RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS AS LEGAL CREW MEMBERS ON AIR HELICOPTER TRANSPORT, TO AUTHORIZE DENTAL THERAPISTS, TO MAINTAIN SAFETY RESTRICTIONS FOR ATVS AND TO SUPPORT LIKE-KIN CAREGIVERS FOR CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME CARE, AMONG OTHERS. ON THE REGULATORY SIDE, CHILDREN'S ENGAGED IN EFFORTS RELATED TO IMPROVING MEDICAID COVERAGE OF CERTAIN DEVICES AND PROCEDURES, IMPROVING THE KIDS' MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTINUUM OF CARE, WORKING TO SUPPORT KIDS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE MEDICAID REDETERMINATION PROCESS, AND LENDING OUR FEEDBACK ON THE USE OF JUUL SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO SUPPORT REDUCING YOUTH ACCESS AND USE OF E-CIGARETTE PRODUCTS.(CONTINUED ON PAGE 97)
PART VI, LINE 6: AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (CONTINUED)AT THE LOCAL LEVEL, CHILDREN'S SUCCESSFULLY LED PARTNERS TO SECURE FUNDING FROM OUR LOCAL HEALTH CARE COALITION, THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP, TO CONVENE PEDIATRIC PROVIDERS TO DISCUSS BEST PRACTICES TO ADDRESS, TEST, TREAT AND PREVENT LEAD POISONING. CHILDREN'S CONTINUES TO ENGAGE WITH THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND THE MILWAUKEE HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIP ON SHARED HEALTH SYSTEM PRIORITIES INCLUDING IMMUNIZATIONS, HEALTH CARE ACCESS, THE MEDICAID DETERMINATION PROCESS, YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS AND MORE. CHILDREN'S TESTIFIED IN SUPPORT OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS USE FOR LEAD POISONING PREVENTION AND ADVOCATED FOR MILWAUKEE COUNTY INVESTMENT IN KIDS' MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, HOUSING STABILITY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION. CHILDREN'S OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE GRASSROOTS ACTION THROUGH CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY NETWORK (CAN). CAN ADVOCATES TAKE ACTION ON IMPORTANT HEALTH AND WELL-BEING TOPICS TO HELP RAISE COLLECTIVE VOICES ON BEHALF OF THE KIDS AND FAMILIES CHILDREN'S SERVES. MORE THAN 3,000 MESSAGES WERE SENT TO LAWMAKERS FROM CAN ADVOCATES IN 2023. CHILDREN'S PROVIDED ADVOCACY TRAININGS FOR ADVOCATES AND MONTHLY TRAINING TO PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS ABOUT ADVOCACY WHICH INCLUDED MEETINGS WITH LAWMAKERS. CHILDREN'S HOSTED LAWMAKERS FOR VISITS TO CHILDREN'S LOCATIONS TO DISCUSS MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DENTAL CARE, EMERGENCY CARE AMONG OTHER TOPICS. CHILDREN'S LEADERS MET WITH FEDERAL LEADERS IN WASHINGTON, DC, MADISON AND MILWAUKEE ON OUR MANY PRIORITIES. ADDITIONALLY, CHILDREN'S PARTICIPATED IN THREE LOBBY DAYS: THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ADVOCACY DAY, THE WISCONSIN ANTI VIOLENCE EFFORT GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION DAY OF ACTION, AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION FAMILY ADVOCACY WHICH FEATURED TWO CHILDREN'S PATIENT FAMILIES WHO ADVOCATED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF KIDS' ACCESS TO SPECIALTY CARE. THESE EVENTS OFFER OUR PATIENT FAMILIES, LEADERS, STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS, PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO STAY INFORMED AND ENGAGE IN IMPORTANT CHILD HEALTH POLICY CONVERSATIONS. IN ADDITION TO ADVOCACY, THE CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION HAS INITIATED A COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORT TO IMPROVE CHILD HEALTH THAT ACKNOWLEDGES THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON HEALTH AND RECOGNIZES THAT SUCH INFLUENCES MAY HAVE PARTICULARLY HARMFUL EFFECTS WHEN THEY OCCUR DURING CRITICAL PERIODS OVER ONE'S LIFE COURSE. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS BRINGING THE FULL SPECTRUM OF THE SYSTEM'S RESOURCES TO BEAR IN THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORT. BY CONNECTING OUR VAST CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES SCHOOL NURSES, COMMUNITY PEDIATRICIANS, SOCIAL WORKERS, HEALTH EDUCATORS, FOSTER CARE PARENTS, HOSPITALISTS, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT STAFF, RESEARCHERS AND POLICY MAKERS - CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS FACILITATING COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT BOTH DIRECTLY (E.G., EXPANDING MENTAL HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE IN UNDERSERVED AREAS), AND INDIRECTLY (E.G., BRINGING LAW ENFORCEMENT TO THE COMMUNITY CONVERSATION RELATED TO CRIME REDUCTION; SUPPORTING POLICY CHANGES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON CHILD HEALTH). CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL HAS SELECTED FIVE NEIGHBORHOODS FOR ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS. THESE NEIGHBORHOODS WERE IDENTIFIED BECAUSE THEY HAD A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF PEDIATRIC-AGED RESIDENTS; THERE WERE SIGNIFICANT, BUT MODIFIABLE, CHALLENGES TO CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES; AND THEY HAD EXISTING TRUSTED COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT WERE WILLING TO PARTNER WITH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN NEW WAYS TO IMPROVE CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES. AS A PARTNER AND FACILITATOR, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S STAFF HAS ENCOURAGED LEADERS FROM THE PRIORITY NEIGHBORHOODS TO IDENTIFY KEY AREAS FOR STRATEGIC INTERVENTION. ONE STRATEGY THAT HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED IS USING COMMUNITY NAVIGATORS - TRUSTED LOCAL RESIDENTS WHO EDUCATE NEIGHBORS ABOUT A SPECIFIC BEHAVIOR CHANGE OR RESOURCE UTILIZATION THAT WILL RESULT IN IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES. CHHS'S FOCUS IS TO HAVE RELEVANT, ACCURATE, RESIDENT-LEVEL INFORMATION REGARDING TRUSTED SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND DIRECT INFLUENCES ON RESIDENT'S BEHAVIORS. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE HELEN BADER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE HAVE ESTABLISHED THE INSTITUTE FOR CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING, AN ACADEMIC-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FACING COMPLEX CHALLENGES SUCH AS VIOLENCE, INCARCERATION OR EXTREME POVERTY. THE INSTITUTE COMPRISES THREE CORE SERVICE AREAS: DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS, CONDUCTING CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION, AND PROMOTING CHANGE THROUGH POLICY AND ADVOCACY. THIS WORK IS CRITICAL BECAUSE NEARLY ONE THIRD OF CHILDREN IN MILWAUKEE (30.5 PERCENT) HAVE HAD AT LEAST TWO ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES - SUCH AS MALTREATMENT, NEGLECT, VIOLENCE OR EXTREME POVERTY - WHICH IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 22.6 PERCENT (DATA RESOURCE CENTER FOR CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH). RESEARCH HAS PROVEN THAT CHILDHOOD ADVERSITY ACTUALLY INTERRUPTS CHILDREN'S BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, CAUSING INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND TEEN PREGNANCY, IN ADDITION TO POOR LONG-TERM HEALTH OUTCOMES AND DECREASED ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, WHICH CAN LEAD TO LONG-TERM EMPLOYABILITY ISSUES.THESE AFFILIATED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SEEK TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES.
PART VI, LINE 5: PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH (CONTINUED)CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IS A FOUNDING AND ONGOING PARTNER IN THE SOJOURNER FAMILY PEACE CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES A SINGLE LOCATION FOR SERVICES FOR MILWAUKEE WOMEN, MEN AND CHILDREN IMPACTED BY FAMILY VIOLENCE. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES SPACE FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND MILWAUKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT SENSITIVE CRIMES UNITS TO HELP SUPPORT AND PROTECT THIS VULNERABLE POPULATION.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE CARE COORDINATION FOR CHILDREN WITH MULTIPLE MEDICAL NEEDS. THE GOAL IS TO ENSURE FAMILIES HAVE THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE IN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PARTNERS WITH PATIENTS, FAMILIES, PRIMARY CARE AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE CARE COORDINATION. STAFF ALSO WORK WITH FAMILIES TO DEVELOP WRITTEN TRANSITION PLANS BASED ON NEEDS OR ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BEFORE A YOUTH IS READY TO TRANSITION TO ADULT CARE.FIGHT ASTHMA MILWAUKEE ALLIES, WHICH IS SUPPORTED BY MEDICAL STAFF AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, IS A COALITION THAT WORKS TO REDUCE AND ELIMINATE DISPARITIES IN ASTHMA CARE AND DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY FOR ASTHMA CONTROL IN THE COMMUNITY. THE COALITION PROVIDES COMMUNITY-WIDE ASTHMA EDUCATION FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND SCHOOL STAFF.THE INFANT DEATH CENTER (IDC) IS A STATEWIDE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED THROUGH CHILDREN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN, A HOSPITAL-LED AND STAFFED COALITION. THE CENTER PROVIDES INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO WISCONSIN FAMILIES AND OTHERS AFFECTED BY THE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED DEATH OF AN INFANT. THE IDC STRIVES TO INCREASE HEALTHY BIRTH OUTCOMES AND REDUCE INFANT DEATHS. THE CENTER WORKS TOGETHER WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW PROGRAMS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS AND NATIONAL INFANT MORTALITY PROGRAMS, THE IDC MAINTAINS INFORMATION THAT ASSISTS IN THE STUDY AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE CAUSES OF INFANT DEATHS. THE INFORMATION IS USED FOR STATISTICAL REPORTING.THE DANIEL M. SOREF FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF CHILDREN'S MILWAUKEE HOSPITAL CAMPUS, OFFERS PARENT-TO-PARENT SUPPORT, INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND HELP CONNECTING TO HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE RESOURCE CENTER OFFERS SPIRITUAL CARE, PATIENT RELATIONS, INTERPRETERS AND FAMILY ACCOMMODATIONS AND HOUSES THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. STAFF MEMBERS ARE TRAINED TO HELP CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FIND ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL RESOURCES, SUPPORT GROUPS, FUNDING OPTIONS AND MORE. THE RESOURCE CENTER HAS COMPUTERS, A CONSULT ROOM, BUSINESS CENTER AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES. THE RESOURCE CENTER ALSO HAS A LENDING LIBRARY WITH BOOKS, VIDEOS AND ARTICLES ON A VARIETY OF HEALTH CONDITIONS AND TOPICS. IN 2023, THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER SERVED MORE THAN 5,200 VISITORS. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OPERATES A FREE GUARDIANSHIP CLINIC, WHICH PROVIDES PARENTS IN NEED WITH PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO SECURE GUARDIANSHIP WHEN THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD TURNS 18.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH JOB SHADOWING, WHICH MOSTLY OCCURS AT THE MILWAUKEE HOSPITAL CAMPUS. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH CREATIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES/TRANSCEN, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OFFERS A PROGRAM CALLED PROJECT SEARCH, AN INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT MODEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH PROJECT SEARCH, YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE INTERNSHIPS WITHIN THE HOSPITAL TO GAIN ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND OTHER CAREER DEVELOPMENT SKILLS TO SECURE COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL STAFFS CHILDREN'S HEALTH ALLIANCE OF WISCONSIN, A STATEWIDE COALITION THAT WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF WISCONSIN CHILDREN AND REDUCE DISPARITIES IN AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES. THE ALLIANCE IS GUIDED BY A STATEWIDE ADVISORY BOARD AND PARTNERS WITH HUNDREDS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF CHILD HEALTH CONCERNS, MOBILIZE LEADERS, IMPACT PUBLIC HEALTH, AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS PROVEN TO WORK. THE ALLIANCE IS PARTIALLY FUNDED THROUGH A WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH GRANT, THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDING. THE ALLIANCE IS FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL THROUGH STAFF AND OTHER RESOURCES TO CARRY ON THE ALLIANCE'S PROGRAMS. THE ALLIANCE'S KEY INITIATIVES ARE: ASTHMA, EARLY LITERACY, EMERGENCY CARE, GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT, INJURY PREVENTION AND CHILD DEATH REVIEW, MEDICAL HOMES AND ORAL HEALTH. THE ALLIANCE LEADS AND MANAGES THE INFANT DEATH CENTER, REACH OUT AND READ WISCONSIN COALITION, WISCONSIN ASTHMA COALITION, AND THE WISCONSIN ORAL HEALTH COALITION. CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ALSO SUPPORTS THE SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS. IT IS ONE OF FIVE REGIONAL CENTERS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS AND THE PROVIDERS WHO CARE FOR THEM. IT IS FUNDED THROUGH A TITLE 5 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BLOCK GRANT, AND EXPENDITURES INCURRED BY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO MATCH THE BLOCK GRANT INCLUDE STAFF AND OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES. FAMILIES AND PROVIDERS CAN CALL THE CENTER FOR INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING RELATED TO COMMUNITY AND STATE SERVICES, HEALTH BENEFITS ASSISTANCE, TRANSITION PLANNING, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. EACH YEAR THE STAFF OFFERS TRAINING SUCH AS "CARE IN THE COMMUNITY AND OTHER SESSIONS THAT FOCUS ON YOUTH TRANSITIONS. STAFF ALSO PARTICIPATE IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND PARTNER WITH AREA PEDIATRICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO INCORPORATE EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND SCREENING METHODS INTO THEIR PRACTICES. EACH YEAR, STAFF SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE, LEADERSHIP AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND COMMITTEES. THE CENTER SERVES EIGHT COUNTIES. IN THE FOX VALLEY, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ALSO SUPPORTS THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS, WHICH PROVIDES SIMILAR SERVICES TO THE SOUTHEAST CENTER DESCRIBED ABOVE WITH A FOCUS ON COUNTIES IN WISCONSIN'S FOX VALLEY. ADDITIONALLY, ONE OF THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED AS PART OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED IN THE FOX VALLEY WAS ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES. THEREFORE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ALONG WITH ASCENSION WISCONSIN AND THEDACARE, CREATED AN ORGANIZATION CALLED CATALPA HEALTH TO PROVIDE OUTPATIENT CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE FOX VALLEY.
PART VI, LINE 7: STATE FILING OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORTCHHS, THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, PREPARES A COMMUNITY BENEFIT REPORT ON BEHALF OF BOTH OF THE HOSPITALS AND ITS AFFILIATES. THE REPORT IS FILED WITH THE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S WEBSITE OR UPON REQUEST.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

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ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
2901 W BELTLINE HWY SUITE 120MADISONWI54303391391134501 ( C ) (3)$8,654$0DENTAL SEALANT
ASCENSION WI FOUNDATION INC
2320 N LAKE DRIVEMILWAUKEEWI54952391494981501 ( C ) (3)$133,755$0DENTAL SEALANT
BROWN COUNTY ORAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
331 N BROADWAYGREEN BAYWI54303208969896BROWN COUNTY$18,627$0DENTAL SEALANT
CLARK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
517 COURT STREET ROOM 105NIELLSVILLEWI53094396005679CLARK COUNTY$16,208$0DENTAL SEALANT
DENTAMED HEALTHCARE LLC
5212 W DONGES LANEBROWN DEERWI53223815225234LLC-OTHER$45,424$0DENTAL SEALANT
DUKE UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 602564CHARLOTTENC53211560532129COLLEGE$164,044$0NIH RESEARCH GRANT
FAMILY HEALTH LA CLINICA
400 S TOWNLINE ROADWAUTOMAWI54982391181480501 ( C ) (3)$8,862$0DENTAL SEALANT
HEALTHNET OF ROCK COUNTY
23 W MILWAUKEE STREET 201JANESVILLEWI28260391778804501 ( C ) (3)$43,802$0DENTAL SEALANT
HEALTHY SMILES LLC
N8077 COUNTY ROAD EOGDENSBURGWI54962851175413LLC-OTHER$29,020$0DENTAL SEALANT
JUST KIDS DENTAL
1313 FAIRGROUNDS ROADTWO HARBORSMN54843272311353501 ( C ) (3)$12,283$0DENTAL SEALANT
LACROSSE COUNTY
333 VINE STREET ROOM 1200LACROSSEWI54601396005709501 ( C ) (3)$17,832$0DENTAL SEALANT
LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER-NORTH LAKES COMMUNITY CLINIC
7665 US HWY 2IRON RIVERWI53201352297925501 ( C ) (3)$127,124$0DENTAL SEALANT
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
1155 N MAYFAIR RDMILWAUKEEWI53142390806261501 ( C ) (3)$7,742$0SPINA BIFIDA UMPIRE FEDERAL GRANT
OPEN ARMS FREE CLINIC INCORPORATED
205 E COMMERCE CT UNIT 1ELKHORNWI53121454475625501 ( C ) (3)$41,120$0DENTAL SEALANT
OUTREACH 4 HEALTHY TEETH LLC
500 COLLEGE AVENUERACINEWI53403842242837LLC-OTHER$48,540$0DENTAL SEALANT
PREFERRED DENTISTRY ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN LLC
1029 HOWARD STEVANSTONIL54481272634563501 ( C ) (3)$47,031$0DENTAL SEALANT
PROFESSIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE EXPRESS
5388 STATE HWY 64BLOOMERWI60202274969600501 ( C ) (3)$26,783$0DENTAL SEALANT
SAUK COUNTY
505 BROADWAYBARABOOWI53913396005740SAUK COUNTY$32,561$0DENTAL SEALANT
SEALS ON WHEELS
1710 GOLDEN OAK LNMADISONWI53711388086637501 ( C ) (3)$75,160$0DENTAL SEALANT
WOOD COUNTY
400 MARKET STREETWISCONSIN RAPIDSWI53715396005763WOOD COUNTY$15,857$0DENTAL SEALANT
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM INC
PO BOX 1997 FINANCE DEPTMILWAUKEEWI53201390812532501 ( C ) (3)$48,177,421$0GRANTS TO AFFILIATE
CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN
PO BOX 1997 FINANCE DEPTMILWAUKEEWI53201390806380501 ( C ) (3)$9,157,902$0GRANTS TO AFFILIATE
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC
PO BOX 1997 FINANCE DEPTMILWAUKEEWI53201391789197501 ( C ) (3)$21,452,237$0GRANTS TO AFFILIATE
DENTLWORKS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
7300 S TUCSON WAYCENTENNIALCO80112841351956LLC-CORP$50,112$0DENTAL SEALANT
ADVOCATE AURORA HEALTH
3075 HIGHLAND PKWY SUITE 600DOWNERS GROVEIL60515824184596501 ( C ) (3)$76,382$0NIH RESEARCH GRANT
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

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Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationMONITORING PROCEDURES - THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING FROM VARIOUS STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. SOME OF THE GRANT AWARDS ARE SUB-AWARDED TO OTHER AGENCIES BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL GRANT AGREEMENTS. IN ORDER TO MONITOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS, THE ORGANIZATION ENTERS INTO SIGNED AGREEMENTS WITH THE SUB-GRANTEE AGENCIES TO OUTLINE THE TERMS OF THE ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDING THE PROPER USE OF FUNDS. THESE AGREEMENTS REQUIRE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATIONS OF EXPENSES SUBMITTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT ALONG WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ACTUAL EXPENSES INCURRED COMPARED TO THE BUDGETED AWARD TOTAL. EACH AWARD IS MONITORED BY A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION WHO VERIFIES THAT ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO THE CONTRACT, APPROVES PAYMENTS TO THE AGENCY, AND ENSURES THAT THE AWARD OBJECTIVES ARE MET. IN SOME CASES, THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES THE AGENCY TO SUBMIT A COPY OF ITS ANNUAL OMB 133 AUDIT ALONG WITH ANY RELEVANT AUDIT FINDINGS. ADDITIONALLY, CHW FUNDS ITS TAX-EXEMPT AFFILIATES. FUNDS ARE AWARDED BASED ON THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM, THE NEEDS OF THE AFFILIATES, AND ANY PURPOSE RESTRICTIONS SET BY THE DONORS. THE NEEDS OF THE AFFILIATES ARE EVALUATED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS. FINAL BUDGETS REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM MANAGEMENT, THE ENTITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE OPERATIONS OF ALL AFFILIATES ARE SUBJECT TO SYSTEM CONTROLS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND ARE REFLECTED IN THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CHHS AND ITS AFFILIATES.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Written Employment ContractYes (X)WrittenEmploymentContractInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance Payment0SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (1)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsYes (1)AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (16 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
MARGARET TROY
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT AND CEO CHHS$0$1,284,168$0$476,756$0$431,695$0$24,450$0$50,102$0$2,267,171$0$0
SCOTT TURNER
PRESIDENT, CHW AND EVP CHHS$721,176$0$195,229$0$113,229$0$136,374$0$62,897$0$1,228,905$0$67,522$0
MARC CADIEUX
TREASURER/CORP VP & CFO$0$677,156$0$181,050$0$177,799$0$130,298$0$1,837$0$1,168,140$0$126,916
NANCY KOROM
CHIEF NURSING OFFICER/VP CHW$363,913$0$88,036$0$179,444$0$27,750$0$66,803$0$725,946$0$138,996$0
LESLIE TECTOR
SECRETARY/VP GENERAL COUNSEL$0$533,754$0$76,396$0$1,242$0$81,150$0$22,431$0$714,973$0$0
RAINER GEDEIT
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER$480,567$0$37,540$0$6,858$0$77,850$0$45,509$0$648,324$0$0$0
CHRISTOPHER SPAHR
CHIEF QLTY/SFTY OFFICER & ACMO$407,634$0$89,800$0$810$0$70,950$0$59,449$0$628,643$0$0$0
LORI BARBEAU
MEDICAL DIR, DENTAL PROGRAM$331,628$0$28,755$0$19,862$0$27,750$0$29,103$0$437,098$0$0$0
LISA JENTSCH
VP CHW$280,242$0$67,678$0$25,422$0$27,750$0$27,861$0$428,953$0$0$0
MICHELLE METTNER
FORMER SEC/CORP VP GOV & LEGAL AFF.$0$316,519$0$93,526$0$1,848$0$0$0$7,319$0$419,212$0$0
CARLI PAZ
DIR DENTAL RESIDENCY PROG$263,183$0$22,858$0$23,940$0$24,057$0$59,701$0$393,739$0$0$0
ERIN YALE HORWITZ
VP CHW$270,075$0$39,071$0$1,410$0$24,143$0$49,480$0$384,179$0$0$0
MICHELLE LINSMEIER
ASSOCIATE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER$300,000$0$54,537$0$810$0$24,450$0$3,905$0$383,702$0$0$0
GAIL OSTRANDER
VP NORTHEAST RGN SVC$209,339$0$50,939$0$30,137$0$20,043$0$45,930$0$356,388$0$0$0
CLEO YI
ORTHODONTIST CRANIOFACIAL$264,269$0$0$0$432$0$11,250$0$68,031$0$343,982$0$0$0
JOHN SCALCUCCI
VP AMBULATORY SERVICES$227,222$0$20,654$0$10,474$0$21,499$0$60,865$0$340,714$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART I, LINE 3CHW AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. ("CHHS"), THE CORPORATE MEMBER OF CHW, SHARE A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH INCLUDES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THIS COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF CHW'S PRESIDENT, AND USED THE METHODS LISTED AND CHECKED IN SCHEDULE J LINE 3.
PART I, LINE 4BIN 2023, THERE WAS A CHHS FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN IN PLACE WHICH WAS A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN (457(F) PLAN). THE CORPORATION CONTRIBUTES 10% OF EACH PARTICIPATING EXECUTIVE'S SALARY. THE AMOUNTS OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS PLAN FOR PARTICIPATING EXECUTIVES IN 2023 WERE AS FOLLOWS: M. CADIEUX, $105,848; R. GEDEIT $60,000; C. SPAHR, $49,800; L. TECTOR, $60,000; AND S. TURNER, $115,224. AFTER A VESTING PERIOD, PARTICIPANTS MAY ELECT TO WITHDRAW AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY CONTRIBUTED AND REPORTED. AMOUNTS WITHDRAWN BY PARTICIPANTS IN 2023 WERE: M. CADIEUX, $126,916; N. KOROM, $138,996, S. TURNER, $67,522.
PART I, LINE 7CERTAIN EXECUTIVES PARTICIPATE IN AN ANNUAL BONUS PLAN THAT PROVIDES COMPENSATION BASED ON ACHIEVING SPECIFIC PRE-DEFINED GOALS. BONUS CRITERIA ARE COMPRISED OF BOTH SYSTEM LEVEL AND EXECUTIVE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS. SUCH CRITERIA PERTAIN TO MATTERS WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE'S AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, AS WELL AS ACHIEVEMENT OF OVERALL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS AFFILIATES IN ALIGNMENT WITH SYSTEM-WIDE BALANCED MEASURES.
FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN E & SCHEDULE J, PART II:SALARIES PAID BY RELATED ORGANIZATIONS: MARGARET TROY, PRESIDENT & CEO OF CHHS, MARC CADIEUX, TREASURER OF CHW AND TREASURER & CFO OF CHHS, MICHELLE METTNER, FORMER SECRETARY/CORP VP GOVERNMENTAL & LEGAL AFFAIRS, AND LESLIE TECTOR, SECRETARY OF CHW AND VP GENERAL COUNSEL- REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER COMPENSATION LISTED IN PART VII AND SCHEDULE J WERE PAID FOR SERVICES PROVIDED (40 HOURS PER WEEK) TO CHHS AND ITS AFFILIATES. THESE AMOUNTS WERE PAID BY CHHS. SERVICES BY MS. TROY AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHW WERE PROVIDED AS PART OF HER POSITION OF CHHS.

Schedule K IRS990ScheduleK

Tax Exempt Bonds Issues TaxExemptBondsIssuesGrp (2 entries)

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WI HEALTH & EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
A39133785597712DE772017-12-14$331,805,198SEE PART VI000
WI HEALTH & EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
B39133785597712D7D22020-10-29$126,235,203SEE PART VI000

Tax Exempt Bonds Proceeds TaxExemptBondsProceedsGrp (2 entries)

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A$340,154,978$2,594,788$102,963,077$234,597,11320210Yes (1)Yes (1)Yes (1)
B$126,681,207$1,235,203$125,446,0042023000Yes (1)

Tax Exempt Bonds Private Bus Use TaxExemptBondsPrivateBusUseGrp (2 entries)

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A0Yes (1)Yes (1)Yes (1)Yes (1)Yes (1)0.003200.000000.0032000Yes (1)
B00Yes (1)Yes (1)00.015500.000000.0155000Yes (1)

Tax Exempt Bonds Arbitrage TaxExemptBondsArbitrageGrp (2 entries)

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A000Yes (1)0000Yes (1)
B000Yes (1)0000Yes (1)

Procedures Corrective Action ProceduresCorrectiveActionGrp (2 entries)

Bond ReferenceBondReferenceCdProcedures Corrective ActionProceduresCorrectiveActionInd
AYes (1)
BYes (1)

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE K SUPPLENTAL INFORMATIONSCHEDULE K, PART I, LINE A, COLUMN (F): THE SERIES 2017 BONDS, TOGETHER WITH THE PROCEEDS OF A SERIES OF TAXABLE BONDS, WERE ISSUED TO ADVANCE REFUND THE 2008A AND 2008B BONDS. THE SERIES 2017 BONDS WERE ALSO ISSUED TO FUND ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPANSION AND RENOVATION TO THE BORROWER'S SURGICAL PLATFORM, AMBULATORY FACILITIES AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND TO PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE. SCHEDULE K, PART I, LINE B, COLUMN (F): THE SERIES 2020 BONDS WERE ISSUED TO FUND ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND EQUIPPING OF CERTAIN HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPANSION AND RENOVATION TO THE BORROWER'S SURGICAL PLATFORM, AMBULATORY FACILITIES AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND TO PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE. SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 3, COLUMN (A): THE TOTAL PROCEEDS OF THE ISSUE EXCEED THE ISSUE PRICE DUE TO INVESTMENT PROCEEDS OF $2,963,076. SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 3, COLUMN (B): THE TOTAL PROCEEDS OF THE ISSUE EXCEED THE ISSUE PRICE DUE TO INVESTMENT PROCEEDS OF $446,004.
PART III, LINE 7THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS THE PRIVATE USE OF ITS BOND-FINANCED ASSETS AND ROUTINELY TAKES STEPS TO LIMIT PRIVATE USE. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT SEPARATELY TRACK PRIVATE PAYMENTS AND PRIVATE SECURITIES, BUT ASSUMES THE 10% THRESHOLD WILL NOT BE MET AND MANAGES COMPLIANCE THROUGH THIS PRIVATE USE MONITORING. BASED SOLELY ON THIS ASSUMPTION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS RESPONDED NO TO THIS QUESTION AND NOTES THAT HISTORICALLY THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDED YES, BECAUSE IT UNDERSTOOD THAT YES INDICATED IT WAS UNDER THE THRESHOLD. THE CHANGED RESPONSE IS A CHANGE IN INTERPRETATION AND NOT A CHANGE IN THE PRIVATE USE OF THE BOND-FINANCED ASSETS.
PART IV, LINE 2(C)THE CALCULATION WAS MADE ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (12 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1ATHE ORGANIZATION DID NOT FILE ANY FORMS 1099 DURING THE TAXABLE YEAR. ALTHOUGH THE ORGANIZATION DID RETAIN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS, THE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS OWED TO SUCH CONTRACTORS WERE PROCESSED AND PAID BY A RELATED ENTITY, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. (CHHS), WITH APPROPRIATE INTERCOMPANY ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND CHHS. THE FORMS 1099 FOR SUCH PAYMENTS WERE ISSUED BY CHHS, AS THE ENTITY THAT PROCESSED AND MADE THE PAYMENTS TO THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2ATHE ORGANIZATION DID NOT FILE FORM W-3 DURING THE TAXABLE YEAR. ALTHOUGH THE ORGANIZATION DID RETAIN EMPLOYEES AND REPORTED SALARIES ON PART IX OF THE FORM 990, THE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS PAID TO EMPLOYEES OF CHW WERE PROCESSED AND PAID BY A RELATED ENTITY, CHHS, WITH APPROPRIATE INTERCOMPANY ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND CHHS. THE FORM W-3 WAS ISSUED BY CHHS, AS THE ENTITY THAT PROCESSED AND MADE THE PAYMENTS TO THE EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS EXIST BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS OR OFFICERS: RAYMOND AND KERSCHNER, TROY AND ADAMS, ADAMS AND BOCKHORST, LIU AND BOCKHORST, AND ADAMS AND LIU.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER WHICH IS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. (CHHS).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7ACHHS, THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION, ELECTS THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BTHE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, CHHS, HAS CERTAIN RESERVE POWERS OVER THE CORPORATION, INCLUDING AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS; APPROVAL OF MERGER, CONSOLIDATION OR THE CREATION OF ANY SUBSIDIARIES BY THE CORPORATION; APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND ANY DEBT; AND SELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BTHE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE CHHS/CHW BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND PRIOR TO FILING, A COPY WAS PROVIDED TO ALL DIRECTORS OF CHW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CANNUALLY, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE TO THE DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE COMPLIANCE. THE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT MONITORS AND PERIODICALLY REVIEWS TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND BOARD MEMBERS OR ENTITIES WITH WHICH THEY ARE AFFILIATED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT, TREASURER, SECRETARY, AND CHHS PRESIDENT WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF EXTERNAL SOURCES (AS INDICATED ON SCHEDULE J), THE COMMITTEE CONFIRMED THAT TOTAL COMPENSATION AMOUNTS TO BE PAID WERE REASONABLE AND COMPARABLE TO AMOUNTS PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROCESS FOLLOWED BY THE COMMITTEE, INCLUDING THE DATA RELIED UPON AND THE COMMITTEE'S DECISIONS, WAS THOROUGHLY AND TIMELY DOCUMENTED. COMPENSATION OF THE KEY EMPLOYEES WAS SET BY SUPERVISORY EXECUTIVES IN CONSULTATION WITH CHHS HUMAN RESOURCES LEADERS. THE PROCESS INCLUDED REVIEW BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS WHO, USING A VARIETY OF EXTERNAL SOURCES (AS INDICATED ON SCHEDULE J), CONFIRMED THAT TOTAL COMPENSATION AMOUNTS TO BE PAID WERE REASONABLE AND COMPARABLE TO AMOUNTS PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROCESS AND DATA RELIED ON WERE THOROUGHLY AND TIMELY DOCUMENTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF CHHS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST TO THE CHHS PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GMEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 39,579,389. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 39,579,389. RESIDENT STIPENDS AND BENEFITS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 18,143,029. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 18,143,029. OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 46,825,307. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 24,691,264. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 71,516,571.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:NET CHANGE IN INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF CHWF 130,433,700.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (7 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusTxtDirect Controlling NADirectControllingNACdControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationIndBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Txt
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM INC
PO BOX 1997 FINANCE DEPTMILWAUKEEWI532011997391500074AMBULATORY SURGERY CTR, URGENT CARE, & OPERATIONAL SUPPT SVCSWI501(C)(3)LINE 3N/A0
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 1997 FINANCE DEPTMILWAUKEEWI532011997391500075FUND DEVELOPMENTWI501(C)(3)LINE 7Yes (1)CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM INC
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC
PO BOX 1997 FINANCE DEPTMILWAUKEEWI532011997391789197PEDIATRIC PHYSICIAN SERVICESWI501(C)(3)LINE 3Yes (1)CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM INC
CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN
PO BOX 1997 FINANCE DEPTMILWAUKEEWI532011997390806380CHILD WELFARE SERVICESWI501(C)(3)LINE 7Yes (1)CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM INC
CHORUS COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS INC
PO BOX 1997 FINANCE DEPTMILWAUKEEWI532011997271494977WISCONSIN MEDICAID HMO & COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE PLANWI501(C)(3)LINE 10Yes (1)CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH SYSTEM INC
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN AFFILIATED HOSPITALS INC
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK ROADMILWAUKEEWI53226391341366GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION SUPPORTWI501(C)(3)LINE 12A, IN/A0
CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY GROUP INC
PO BOX 1997 FINANCE DEPTMILWAUKEEWI532011997391990012PEDIATRIC PHYSICIAN SERVICESWI501(C)(3)LINE 12A, IN/A0

Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp (2 entries)

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WEST ALLIS PRESCRIPTION CENTER INC
6737 W WASHINGTON ST STE 1100WEST ALLISWI53214463421597PHARMACYWIN/AC0
WAUWATOSA PRESCRIPTION CENTER INC SKYWALK PHARMACY
9000 W WISCONSIN AVEWAUWATOSAWI53226061654484PHARMACYWIN/AC0
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsYes (1)ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgYes (1)GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgYes (1)GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgYes (1)LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgYes (1)LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related Organization0DivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other Org0AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other Org0AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset Exchange0AssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgYes (1)RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgYes (1)RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgYes (1)PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of Facilities0SharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees Sharing0PaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgYes (1)ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other Org0TransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgYes (1)TransferFromOtherOrgInd

Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (11 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmtMethod Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC
A$149,174CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN
B$9,157,902CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC
B$21,452,237CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC
C$13,936,061CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC
E$444,687,596NET BOOK VALUE
CHORUS COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS INC - PATIENT REIMBURSEMENT
L$39,280,632CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC
Q$240,359CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S MEDICAL GROUP INC
S$75,100,000CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION INC
S$37,400,000CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHILDREN'S SERVICE SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN
S$49,462,331CASH PAID/RECEIVED
CHORUS COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANS INC - ASSESSMENT PASS THROUGH PAYMENTS
S$16,185,310CASH PAID/RECEIVED

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 1EFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationPURSUANT TO AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER TRUST INDENTURE DATED DECEMBER 14, 2017, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN, INC. AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION, INC. ARE MEMBERS OF AN OBLIGATED GROUP WHICH JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY GUARANTEE CERTAIN DEBT ISSUED BY A MEMBER OF THE OBLIGATED GROUP THROUGH THE WISCONSIN HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY. PAYMENT OF SCHEDULED PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST IS SECURED BY A PLEDGE OF THE HOSPITAL'S AND FOUNDATION'S GROSS UNRESTRICTED RECEIPTS.ExplanationTxt

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