Welcome to the Health Improvement Coalition
Improving outcomes in our communities
In 2023, stakeholders from the areas of education, health, faith, business, non-profit, and local government sectors convened to reinvigorate the community collaborative, Healthy Iowa County. Findings from the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) were discussed and the Community Engagement Toolkit was referenced to align resources and collaborate to improve the health and well-being of all Iowa County residents. We build data-driven action plans that guide our community work and ensure collaborative progress toward shared goals.
Healthy Iowa County collaborative works to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities in Iowa County. We have participants from several organizations who bring unique perspectives to our work. To learn more about our community action teams, initiatives and how to get involved, click here.
Vision
Every person, family and community in Iowa County experiencing lifelong health and well-being.
Mission
Healthy Iowa County will work to engage community members and organizations to focus resources, develop and strengthen partnerships to establish sustainable, safe, and healthy communities.
Our Community Partners
| Brian Cushman | Dodgeville EMS |
| Susan Mahaney | Unified Counseling / Iowa County Prevention Coalition |
| Joan Davis | Iowa County Board of Supervisors / Opioid Task Force |
| Ruth Schriefer | University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension |
| Barry Hottmann | University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension |
| Roy Mares | Habitat for Humanity |
| Bruce Paull | Iowa County Board of Supervisors |
| Donna Paull | Ridgeway Community Representative |
| Nikki Mumm | Iowa County Aging Disability Resource Center (ADRC) / SWTT |
| Lisa Schnedler | Upland Hills Health |
| Andrea Kinch | Upland Hills Health |
| Tom Slaney | Iowa County Social Services |
| Melissa Peterson | Iowa County Drug Court |
| Paul Weber | Dodgeville School District |
| Mike Peterson | Iowa County Sheriff |
| Maggie Milcarek | University of Wisconsin-Madison, Division of Extension |
| Christie Johnston | SWCAP / Mental Health Matters |
| Keith Hurlbert | Iowa County Emergency Management |
| Michael Britt | LIFT Volunteer Driver / Dodgeville Community Representative |
| Corie Dejno | SWCAP / LIFT |
| Debbie Siegenthaler | Iowa County Health Department |
| Geana Shemak | Iowa County Health Department |
| Carly Tibbits | Iowa County Health Department |
| Leah Walrack | Iowa County Health Department |
| Carmen Carpenter | Iowa County Health Department |
| Valerie Hiltbrand | Aging Disability Resource Center (ADRC) |
| Chris Frakes | Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program (SWCAP) |
| Brad Stevens | Iowa County Board of Supervisors |
| Dody Cockeram | Iowa County Board of Supervisors |
| Brittany Mainwaring | Aging Disability Resource Center (ADRC) |
| Dr. Rachel Hartline | Upland Hills Health |