WPS Health Solutions delivers treats to hospital workers to boost morale and encourage booster shots

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions delivers treats to hospital workers to boost morale and encourage booster shots

MADISON, Wis.—Feb. 3, 2022—On Wednesday, Feb. 2, WPS Health Solutions delivered treats and healthy snacks to health care workers in Madison, Wis., to boost their morale and to shine a light on the importance of COVID-19 booster shots for everyone to promote public health.

WPS employees visited SSM Health St. Mary’s, UnityPoint Health-Meriter, and UW Health with baskets of goodies for health care personnel who continue to work through staffing shortages and large numbers of patients hospitalized with COVID-19. WPS encourages those who are eligible to receive a booster shot after they have completed their COVID-19 vaccine primary series.

“Booster shots are an important public health tool to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic, and we strongly recommend booster shots for all who are eligible,” WPS Health Insurance Medical Director Dr. Jonah Fox said. “Booster shots have been shown to increase protection against COVID-19 and decrease the likelihood of severe outcomes associated with the virus.”

The baskets of goodies were delivered to the 65 employees in the SSM Health St. Mary’s COVID-19 unit and 145 employees in the UnityPoint Health-Meriter intenive care and COVID-19 units. Over at UW Health, the snacks were dedicated to Peer Support Rounding, where trained peer supporters offer real-time, in-person support of clinical staff and physicians.​

“As COVID-19 surges again this winter, health care workers continue to battle through the pandemic,” WPS Director of Events and Strategic Partnerships Megan Willauer said. “We wanted to find a way to boost morale and encourage those who are able to get vaccinated or to get a booster shot to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.”

About WPS Health Solutions

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wis., has more than 2,800 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

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Note: Photo shows health care workers from SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. WPS employees Breanne Ivens and Megan Willauer are in front.

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Agrace Offers In-Person and Virtual Grief Group Options in March

In March, Agrace is offering professionally led, in-person and virtual (accessible with a tablet, computer or smartphone) grief support groups.

Family Grief Support Program is for families with children aged 5 to 18 who are grieving the death of a primary caregiver or child. It meets in-person every other Tuesday, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Agrace Grief Support Center. For dates and to register, call (608) 327-7135.

Journey Through Grief is a six-week grief support group series for adults. It meets Tuesdays, March 22 to April 26, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Agrace Grief Support Center.

Bridges is for adults grieving the death of any loved one. Meetings are held every other Wednesday.

• Virtual meetings are March 2, 16 and 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• In-person meetings are March 9 and 23, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Agrace Grief Support Center.

Spouse/Partner Loss Support is a six-week grief support group series for adults whose spouse or partner has died. It meets online Mondays, March 15 to April 19, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

There is no fee for these programs if a participant’s family member was in hospice care in the past 12 months; fees for others can be lowered or waived, if needed. Pre-registration is required; call (608) 327-7118 with questions or to register.

Capitol Bank Announces Promotions of Aybazova, Bauer

Madison, WI: Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce the following promotions:

Dina Aybazova has been promoted to Office Coordinator. Dina joined Capitol Bank over two years ago. In that time, she has grown in her role by taking on additional responsibilities with the day-to-day coordination of the Bank’s internal needs. Dina’s hobbies include hiking, anything outdoorsy, trying new food and coffee, traveling with family and friends, meeting new people, exploring new cultures, good movies, listening/singing to 60s music and Bon Jovi. Congratulations, Dina!

Evan Bauer has been promoted to Assistant Branch Manager – Verona. Evan has been with Capitol Bank for over a year. In his time here, he has taken on additional responsibilities by tracking the Bank’s referral program and he continues to pursue banking courses to mold his skillset into what best serves our customers. In Evan’s free time, he enjoys basketball, football, soccer, weightlifting and has taken various mission trips with his church to help rebuild areas after disasters. Congratulations, Evan!

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally owned and operated since 1995, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work and do business. We are proud of the partnerships we have established with organizations, businesses and individuals in the Dane County area. Our philosophy of community support is demonstrated at the corporate level, as well as in the time and energy our employees devote to our community each year. Capitol Bank is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

Natalie Gregerson
AVP / Marketing
Capitol Bank
710 N. High Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
608.836.1616

StartingBlock Madison announces 4th Social Impact Cohort

For Immediate Release
February 2, 2022

Contact: Nora Roughen-Schmidt, Executive Director
Email: nora@startingblockmadison.org

Press contact: Mary Cait McManamon, Communications Manager
Email: marycait@startingblockmadison.org

Company: StartingBlock Madison, Inc
Phone: 608.467.4949
Web: https://www.startingblockmadison.org/programs

StartingBlock Madison announces 4th Social Impact Cohort

Are you a small company looking to make a big impact? Then StartingBlock Madison’s Social Impact Cohort is for you.

Social entrepreneurs will benefit from mentoring, legal assistance and a curriculum designed to establish and grow a business. 

In partnership with Associated Bank and the American Family Institute, StartingBlock Madison opened applications for its fourth Social Impact Cohort on February 2nd. 

StartingBlock is looking for the best and brightest social entrepreneurs to join the 2022 Social Impact Cohort. These changemakers will solve significant social, healthcare and environmental challenges that our communities are facing every day. Social Impact Cohort participants will demonstrate how social entrepreneurship can serve as a model for creating a sustainable impact in Wisconsin.

“I’ve had the good fortune of being a part of StartingBlock Madison’s Social Impact Cohort since the beginning, both participating in the program’s inaugural year as a cohort member representing Sustain Dane and serving as a mentor in the two following years,” says Karen Crossley. 

“The content knowledge, coaching and interaction with fellow cohort members proved invaluable when Sustain Dane plunged into a new era of its organizational life. And then serving as a mentor and cheerleader, working closely with two extraordinary, talented, visionary women entrepreneurs, was highly rewarding and inspiring – proving to be a meaningful reciprocal learning experience for us all.” continues Crossley.

Other previous participants include Bravebird, whose vision is to develop and produce impactful, meaningful, and memorable stories with diverse creatives from the top-bottom and bottom-up. NovoMoto is also an alumnus of the Social Impact Cohort. NovoMoto provides reliable solar-powered electricity to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Over the course of the 9-month program, cohort members will receive…

• Free membership to StartingBlock Madison for nine months (March to December) with a dedicated workspace in StartingBlock’s Social Impact Cohort Hub
• Free programming focused on building strong, viable social impact enterprises Topics include: design thinking, lean startup, sales and marketing, measuring social impact, telling your story, finding investors, and more
• 1:1 mentorship by social entrepreneur experts
• 1:1 financial mentorship provided by Associated Bank
• Legal assistance provided by UW Law & Entrepreneur Clinic
• Access to all of StartingBlock’s resources, amenities and support services

The deadline to apply for this year’s cohort is February 27th, 2022. Learn more about eligibility criteria and apply at https://www.startingblockmadison.org/programs/social_impact_cohort/.

About StartingBlock Madison

StartingBlock Madison’s 50,000 square-foot entrepreneurial hub occupies the second, third, and fourth floors of the American Family Spark Building, providing a collaborative community for Madison area startups and entrepreneurs. StartingBlock’s mission is to put Madison on the national map for entrepreneurship and innovation by creating the intersections that cultivate entrepreneurs, accelerate growth and drive innovation. StartingBlock offers low-cost, flexible leases, programming, education, mentorship, benefits and access to a network of entrepreneurs. Learn more at www.startingblockmadison.org.