Children's Advocacy Network news and updates

Pictured, (L-R), are Joey Hensler, Rep. Knodl, Marcus Ryczek, Becca Stelpflug and Kaitlin Price.

Federal and state policy makers visit Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Read more.

Children's Hospital's program may be saved. Peggy Troy, President and CEO of Children's Hosptial of Wisconsin lobbied in Washington D.C. to save a program that funds Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program. Read more in The Business Journal.

Down to Business: Budget Cuts Could Affect Pediatrician Training. This month's Down to Business segment details the potential local impact if a federal program to train pediatricians is cut. Dr. Mike Gutzeit is the chief medical officer at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin; Corri Hess is the health care reporter for the Business Journal of Milwaukee. Listen to the entire interview.

No fat, all muscle. Peggy Troy, President and CEO of Children's Hosptial of Wisconsin comments the importance of the Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program, in the national publication Modern Healthcare.

Program that trains future doctors at Children's Hospital in jeopardy. President Obama is proposing eliminating the Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program, a program funded by nearly $318 million. The program is on the chopping block to help balance the nation's budget. Watch the Fox 6 story.

Empty lab coats at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin represent impact of propsed funding cuts to pediatrics resident training program. Read more.

Obama plan visibly upsetting to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. On Thursday, 36 white lab coats hung outside the main entrance of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to raise awareness of the impact proposed federal funding cuts could have on health care programs for children. Read more.

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, a member of the Wisconsin Safe Milk Coalition, asks State Legislature not to co-sponsor raw milk legislation.  Read more.

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin recognizes Governor Walker's dedication to Wisconsin children 
Children's Hosptial of Wisconsin recognizes that during these challenging economic times, Governor Walker continues to be vested in advancing the health and well-being of the children of Wisconsin. Read more.

Children's Hospital of Wisconsin recognizes Wisconsin lawmakers who supported enhanced Medicaid funding
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin leaders are publicly thanking members of the Wisconsin delegation, including Sens. Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold, Reps. Tammy Baldwin, Steve Kagen, Ron Kind, David Obey and Gwen Moore, for their support of legislation to extend the enhanced Medicaid matching funds (FMAP). Read more.

Children's Hospital family will benefit from health care overall
The first stage of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul is expected to provide coverage to about 1 million uninsured Americans by next year, according to government estimates. The Raether family of suburban Milwaukee will gain from two of the changes: Elimination of lifetime coverage limits and a ban on insurers turning away children in poor health. Read more.

Children's Hospital participates in N.A.C.H. Advocacy Day July 25-26
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin visits the nation's capitol in support of this important event. Meet the family who traveled to represent Wisconsin.

On Monday, May 10, Governor Jim Doyle signed Assembly Bill 725: CPR/AED instruction in schools. The new bill requires all Wisconsin high schools to offer enrolled students instruction in lifesaving skills. These include CPR, cardiocerebral resuscitation (hands only) and automated external defibrillator (AED). Cardiovascular diseases remain Wisconsin's number one killer, yet many lives can be saved if lay rescuers initiate simple lifesaving procedures. With the passing of this bill, young adults in Wisconsin will have the necessary tools to help save a life.

Farm-to-School legislation signed into law
Farm-to-School programs provide locally grown food to schools. In addition to supporting local farmers, these programs get fresh fruits and vegetables to kids, replacing snacks and treats that are not so healthy.

Text messaging while driving ban signed by Doyle
Governor Doyle signed Assembly Bill 496, which prohibits a person from driving while composing or sending an electronic text message. Save a life - maybe even your own - and sign Oprah's No Phone Zone pledge.

Lynn Sheets, MD, medical director, Child Protection Center, Children's Hospital, testifies in favor of Assembly Bill 590. The bill removes the religious exemption for parents to choose to pray for the health of their children in lieu of seeking medical treatment. See the full testimony at the Children and Families Informational hearing.

Gov. Jim Doyle signs the Health Care Transparency Bill at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin March 9.