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EUA recognized as Top Workplace USA
EUA is honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace USA by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Top Workplace USA nationally recognizes companies for prioritizing their people first, creating a positive work environment within the company.
With three offices located in Milwaukee, Madison, and Denver, and active expansion efforts underway, EUA continuously strives to maintain a culture of transparency and flexibility to provide employees with opportunities and professional growth.
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One City Schools: Dane County Schools Announce New EdFest 2022 for Families: Collaboration not Competition
Contact:
Ms. Devon Davis
Head of Schools, One City Schools
Phone: (608) 531-2128
Email: ddavis@onecityschools.org
Dane County Schools Announce New EdFest 2022 for Families: Collaboration not Competition
Dane County, WI: Twelve Dane County public and private schools have joined forces to launch Edfest 2022, a new free school information event for the families of children ages 4K through 12th grade residing in Dane County, Wisconsin. View our announcement carried by WKOW Channel 27 by clicking here.
After learning of similar events in other U.S. cities such as Washington, DC, enthusiastic Dane County school leaders from 12 district, public charter, and private schools collaborated to create a free opportunity for families in Dane County to learn about education options available to their children.
EdFest 2022, sponsored by Galin Education and organized by One City Schools of Madison/Monona, will be held virtually from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CST on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Participating schools will have school representatives and information available for families hoping to learn about the school options available to their children. One City Schools is happy to be an organizer and the chair of this year’s inaugural event.
To register and learn more, visit www.danecountyschools.org. Please share this website with your family members, colleagues and friends.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the following schools:
- Clark Street Community School (Middleton)
- Eagle School (Fitchburg)
- Hickory Hill Academy (Madison)
- Madison Community Montessori (Middleton)
- Madison Country Day School (Waunakee)
- Madison Waldorf School (Madison)
- Milestone Democratic School (Madison)
- Nuestro Mundo Community School (Madison)
- One City Schools (Madison/Monona)
- Verona Area School District (Verona)
- WI Virtual Academy (McFarland/Statewide)
- Wingra School (Madison)
“We wanted to give families the opportunity to learn about a variety of education options available to their children in Dane County,” explained One City Head of Schools Devon Davis. “This group of schools looks forward to further collaborations with all schools in Dane County. We are all here to empower our children to be the best versions of themselves, and different schools do this in different ways. We are all excited about this opportunity to work together to meet the diverse learning needs and interests of every child in Dane County.”
The mission of Dane County Schools is to provide information that empowers families to understand and access a quality education that meets the unique needs and interests of their child(ren) from pre-kindergarten through high school. The group hopes every school in Dane County will choose to participate in EdFest 2023 and beyond, and envisions leaders from each school collaborating on resources and events designed to provide information to parents and families about all Dane County school options.
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About One City Schools One City Schools, Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that currently operates two schools: a tuition-based independent preschool that serves 2 and 3-year-olds and a tuition-free public charter school, authorized by the University of Wisconsin System, that will eventually enroll children from 4-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade.
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WPS Health Solutions delivers treats to hospital workers to boost morale and encourage booster shots
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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.
©2022 Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation. All rights reserved.
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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.
