Wisconsin Models and Innovations
These stories feature model programs and successful rural projects that can serve as a source of ideas. Some of the projects or programs may no longer be active. Read about the criteria and evidence-base for programs included.
Other Project Examples
Rural Health Initiative: Kitchen Wellness Program
Updated/reviewed November 2020
- Need: Preventive and chronic medical condition care for farm families/agribusiness owners/employees with time and monetary constraints.
- Intervention: Through a "Kitchen Wellness" program, a trained healthcare professional provides in-home or on-site complimentary preventive health screening, educational materials, and community referral information.
- Results: Completion of hundreds of health screenings, tailored health education sessions and referral information.
Club Scrub
Updated/reviewed August 2020
- Need: Rural Wisconsin communities experience threatened healthcare infrastructure due to workforce shortages.
- Intervention: The Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative, in partnership with the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, created a youth program to increase awareness of health-related professions known as Club Scrub.
- Results: Middle-school students attend the program and gain a better understanding of career options in the healthcare industry.
Last Updated: 11/23/2020