Wisconsin Health Officials Want to Hear From More Families

MADISON, Wis. (WMDX) – Officials are asking for more people to participate in a survey that helps determine where funding goes for programs focusing on family health. 

Every five years, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services does a comprehensive Title V assessment. Based on what they hear from Wisconsinites in the Maternal and Child Health Survey, they can target programs and funding toward different needs. 

“The survey is going to cover a range of topics,” said Dr. Jasmine Zapata, Chief Medical Officer and State Epidemiologist for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. “Prenatal care, access to health care services, maternal mental health, child and infant health, birth outcomes and community resources.” 

Title V is part of the Social Security Act. It’s a federal program that gives states grants focused on health and quality of life for families. 

“The Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant is really the only federal program that focuses solely on improving the health of children and their families,” Zapata said. 

One of their key priorities is to hear from an audience with diversity in location, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion. They’d like to hear from more African Americans, more people in the Milwaukee area, and more who live in rural areas. 

The survey only takes about ten minutes, and it’s anonymous. You can take it here. 

For more information, including a link to the provider-specific survey, click here.