Wisconsin Hospital Association

10/09/2026

Curious what you’ll learn during the 2027 WHA Health Care Leadership Academy?

Here’s a look at the first four sessions, and make sure to follow along as we highlight all 12 sessions!
📌 The Business of Health Care: Leadership, Strategy & Understanding the Business
📌 Understanding Values, Navigating Ethical Issues & Incorporating Inclusion and AI in Health Care
📌 Relationship Management: Communication & Influence Across a Matrix
📌 Executive Project Sponsorship: Essentials for Leading Organizational Projects

Register today for the 2027 WHA Health Care Leadership Academy: ➡️ https://ow.ly/2KGN50ZUyTz

10/07/2026

📢Hospital Board Members and CEOs: Join Us for Hospital Board Education on Nov. 17!📢

Join us in Madison for timely education on board duties, health care regulatory issues, legal risks, medical staff matters and more.

DETAILS:
> Nov. 17 | 1–4 p.m.
> M3 Insurance - WHA’s Premier Partner | Madison
> Presented by WHA Corporate Member Quarles & Brady LLP

Learn more and register here ➡️ https://ow.ly/v3tE50ZUApN

10/05/2026

GRASSROOTS SPOTLIGHT 🌟
Recently, Sen. Sinykin and Rep. Andraca visited Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee to meet with staff, tour the facilities and discuss important issues including Next-of-Kin, workforce challenges and hospital finances. Thank you for the visit and productive conversation, Sen. Sinykin and Rep. Andraca!

10/02/2026

WHERE’S WHA? In Washington, D.C.!
On September 24, WHA and representatives from member hospitals took their advocacy to Capitol Hill, meeting with Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation to discuss critical health care priorities.

To read more about their visit, including the key issues discussed, visit: https://ow.ly/Ejkx50ZU5zz

09/29/2026

📢 NOW RELEASED! The 2026 Q3 Wisconsin Hospitals Quality Snapshot highlights the continued national leadership of Wisconsin hospitals in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

⭐ First in the nation in patient experience
⭐ Most five-star ratings for nurse communication
⭐ State with the cleanest hospitals in the country

These achievements reflect Wisconsin hospitals’ ongoing commitment to safe, compassionate and responsive care—and to continuously improving the patient experience.

Explore the Snapshot now ➡️ https://ow.ly/Exzt50ZSQLb

09/24/2026

WHERE'S WHA? At the Wisconsin Organization of Nurse Leaders Annual Conference!
Rencently, WHA Clinical Quality Improvement Manager Jenny Pritchett and WHA Quality Director Jill Lindwall attended and exhibited at the conference that brought together nursing leaders for this event focused on leading and developing nurses. Thanks for having us!

09/16/2026

What happens when hospital leaders decide maternal care belongs in their rural community — and commit to making it work? Eilidh Pederson, CEO of Western Wisconsin Health, says “It means we have to make obstetrical care a pillar and a foundational element in our hospital operations.”

Thank you to the American Hospital Association for highlighting the importance of making maternal care a priority, regardless of the location.

09/16/2026

When you think about a career in health care, what comes to mind?

Thanks to Western Wisconsin Health for helping our communities see the So Many Options there are in health care careers in Wisconsin!

Explore your options at www.wihealthcarecareers.com.

There’s more to health care than you think.

When you think about a career in health care, what comes to mind?

At Western Wisconsin Health, health care professionals work in administration, fitness instruction, and culinary services - and that's just the beginning.

From information technology and facility services, from finance and human resources to nursing and surgical services, it takes a team of people with different skills and interests to keep our hospital running and care for our community.

Whatever you're interested in, there may be a place for you in health care! 💚

There are so many options. Explore yours at www.wihealthcarecareers.com

09/15/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE!
Join us February 19–20, 2027, at The American Club for the WHA Clinical Leadership Retreat!

Based on member feedback, the Physician Leadership Development Conference is evolving into a new experience designed for all clinical leaders.

The Clinical Leadership Retreat will bring Wisconsin’s hospital and health system clinical leaders—and their accompanying CEOs—together to build essential leadership skills, connect with peers, and explore timely, critical issues facing health care.

Same commitment to leadership development, a new opportunity to lead.

Registration opens in October. Stay tuned for more details or learn more about the retreat at https://ow.ly/EiTn50ZO4tn.

09/11/2026

We’re finishing out our series Chapter by Chapter, highlighting Wisconsin HOSA - Future Health Professionals chapters supported by the WHA Foundation and WHA member hospitals!

This week, we’re highlighting:
Randolph High School High School - Funds assisted with starting the chapter, paying membership dues and sending students to the Fall Leadership Conference.
Pilgrim Park Middle School - Sponsored national and state registration for chapter members.

Thank you for joining us for this series!