Healthcare Affordability & Accessibility
This week, the Senate Committee on Health took action on several items, including:
- Recommending passage of the APRN Modernization Act, boosting access to affordable healthcare in underserved communities
- Recommending Kirsten Johnson as Secretary of the Department of Health Services
- Holding a public hearing on visitation rights for family members in healthcare facilities
I was also able to deliver the weekly radio address this week about my bill that will cut taxes and “Return Your Surplus!” I’m proud to lead the fight in the Senate to help hardworking families keep more of their money.
I also had the opportunity to hold a press conference on making the Monarch Wisconsin’s State Butterfly. Former State Senator Gary Goyke and former State Treasurer Jack Voight have been instrumental in making this a reality!
If you’d like to check out more of what I’m working on, click here.
Wisconsin’s Earn While You Learn Health Care Programs
Wisconsin’s healthcare sector, like many other facets of our economy, is struggling to find workers. According to a report from the Department of Workforce Development, Wisconsin could find itself 20,000 nurses short by the year 2040.
WisCaregiver Careers is funded through the federal and state government which covers the cost of obtaining a CNA certification for Wisconsin Nursing Homes. There is a $500 bonus for those who remain employed for six months.
SSM Health is a Catholic non-profit healthcare system that covers the Midwest. This program offers CNA training which is open to the public.
UW Health offers a registered apprenticeship for medical assistants. Apprentices that complete this program will then be eligible to take the Clinical Certified Medical Assistant credentialing program.
A recent Post-Crescent article further explains more programs and organizations that offer free or low-cost programs to train more health care professionals! Read more here.
Community Events
Here is a list of some events happening around our area in the next few weeks. If you have an event you would like included in future e-updates, email us here!
Saturday, October 7th: Neenah Farmers Market, Appleton Farmers Market, Art Activity Day, Fox Valley Lagerfest, FVTC Fall Fest Outdoor Artisan Fair, “The Hallows” A Haunted Trail Walk
Sunday, October 8th: Sunday Concert Series
Monday, October 9th: Wild Child Adventure Storytime
Tuesday, October 10th: Food Truck Rally, SPARK! Memory Loss Program
Wednesday, October 11th: Fall Garden Cleanup
Thursday, October 12th: Conversation With The Curator
Friday, October 13th: William Shatner: Live On Stage
Below are some great resources to learn more about our community and fun events, opportunities to explore our wonderful parks and trails, along with great cuisine!
Fox Cities Events Calendar
Future Neenah Events Calendar
48 Hours to Explore Appleton
Wisconsin Sensory-Friendly Children Museums
Travel Wisconsin Appleton Area Events
Travel Wisconsin
Traveling to the Capitol
My office is available five days a week for anyone looking to travel down to the Capitol!
If you are interested in a guided tour provided by my staff, or me, please email Sen.Cabral-Guevara@legis.
Committees
This session, I serve as the chair of the Senate Committee on Health. My number one priority has always been to increase affordability and accessibility in health care for the state of Wisconsin.
Click on the links to check out what the committees I serve on are up to!
Health (Chair)
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families (Vice Chair)
Education
Universities & Revenue
Contacting My Office
My capitol office is here to help you with general inquiries as well as questions and concerns regarding legislative matters. Feel free to contact me or my staff. We are always ready to assist you in your needs. Please visit my website for press releases and other capitol updates.
