Caring for Wisconsin’s Caregivers: Health Workforce Well-Being

An Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Landmark Initiative – Health Workforce Well-Being

Rising patient complexity, and an aging population are demographic factors largely beyond the state’s control, that will continue to increase health care demand and stress on the health care workforce for decades to come.  This creates a greater urgency to identify and address factors that state agencies, health care credentialing bodies, health care employers and health care professionals can impact.

The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) is partnering on a transformative five-year initiative to strengthen health workforce well-being across the state. Through resources, tools, and training, WHA will support members and stakeholders in building and sustaining effective well-being programs.

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Our Vision

To make Wisconsin the best destination for our health workforce to thrive—because a thriving health workforce creates better health outcomes for all.

What this Initiative Offers

• Tools, resources and training to strengthen workforce well-being programs
• Support for organizations’ existing committees and initiatives
• Alignment across participating organizations to advance shared statewide priorities

Timeline | June 2025 - May 2030

News & Spotlight Features

Upcoming Events

• March 12, 2026 - Use this link to join the Well-Being First Champion Challenge Office Hours (Teams Meeting link). Drop in anytime between 9–10 AM CT
• April 9, 2026 -Use this link to join the Well-Being First Champion Challenge Office Hours (Teams Meeting link). Drop in anytime between 3–4 PM CT
• May 12, 2026 - Use this link to join the Well-Being First Champion Challenge Office Hours (Teams Meeting link). Drop in anytime between 4–5 PM CT
• June 11, 2026 - Use this link to join the Well-Being First Champion Challenge Office Hours (Teams Meeting link). Drop in anytime between 8–9 AM CT
• July 15, 2026 -Use this link to join the Well-Being First Champion Challenge Office Hours (Teams Meeting link). Drop in anytime between 12–1 PM CT
• September 10, 2026 - Save the Date: Caring for Wisconsin’s Caregivers – Healthcare Workforce Well Being Summit, Wisconsin Dells. Registration coming soon!

Past Webinars and Materials

• January 14, 2026: Caring for Wisconsin's Caregivers Well-Being First Champion Challenge Kickoff Webinar 
• February 3, 2026: The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act Reauthorized Through September 2030
• February 9, 2026: More Than 3 Million Health Workers Gain Path To Support As National Effort To Remove Mental Health Barriers Heightens

Our Partners

Together, we will design and implement sustainable, evidence-based strategies tailored to Wisconsin's unique needs. This effort is in partnership with:

Phase 1 - Become a well-being First Champion!

Lead the way and become a Wellbeing First Champion! Get started on the credentialing challenge in your organization. 

Here’s how to get started:

1. Create your account
2. Review and update your licensing or credentialing applications
3. Submit your revised applications for verification
4. Be recognized as a Wellbeing First Champion!

Take advantage of free office hours with national experts

Connect with Dr. Stef Simmons and the LBF Credentialing Team for individualized technical support. Use the link below to drop in at any time during the scheduled hours.

Well-Being First Champion Challenge Office Hours (Teams Meeting link)

• Join the meeting
• March 12 | 9–10 AM CT
• April 9 | 3–4 PM CT
• May 12 | 4–5 PM CT
• June 11 | 8–9 AM CT
• July 15 | 12–1 PM CT

A Statewide Network of Wellness Champions and Stakeholders

Convened in August 2025, and comprised of 20+ representatives from hospitals, health systems, health associations, and state leaders, will guide efforts to support a thriving health workforce across Wisconsin. Together, we will design and implement sustainable, evidence-based strategies tailored to Wisconsin’s unique needs.

Contact Information

Please contact WHA Chief Quality Officer Nadine Allen with questions.