Diabetes in School Health-Wisconsin
The original Diabetes in School Health! This program was started by Dr. Allison Pollock at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Pediatric Endocrinology Department in January 2020, thanks to the generosity and grant funding from Cars Caring for Kids.
Sessions Held:
3rd Wednesday of the Month, 3PM CST
Upcoming Sessions
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Person-First, Strengths-Based Language
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Diabetes & Disordered Eating
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Transition Readiness
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Diabetes Technology Update
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Building Collaborative Relationships with Parents, School Administrators, and the Clinic
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Update on Type 2 Diabetes Management in Youth
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Goal Setting and Strategies for Supporting Youth
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Hormones and their Impact on Diabetes
Past DiSH Sessions
Click below to be directed to our listing of past presentations, highlights and extra resources.
How to Join Our Live Wisconsin Sessions
Before the Session:
Create an account with UW Continuing Education System (ICEP). Enter both your name and phone number. This only has to be done once.
During the Session:
Text the session code to the provided phone number, using the phone number associated with your ICEP account.
After the Session:
After texting the code, you will receive an email with a session evaluation to complete.
This allows us to track attendance to continue the DiSH program, and for you to claim continuing education credit.
Continuing Education Credits
By creating an ICEP account, texting the session code provided, and filling out the post-session evaluation, participants will receive continuing medical education credits.
Subscribe to DiSH Wisconsin Emails
Click the link below to be directed to our sign up form. By enrolling, you will receive session reminder emails and post-session emails that feature session highlights and additional resources.
Meet the DiSH Wisconsin Team!
Allison Pollock
DiSH Director, pediatric endocrinologist, affiliated with the University of Washington and University of Wisconsin. The mastermind behind the Diabetes in School Health Program!
Whitney Beaton
A certified pediatric clinical nurse specialist and certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) with the American Family Children’s hospital pediatric diabetes program. Whitney prepares DiSH session content, runs DiSH sessions and facilitates discussion, and provides educational materials to DiSH participants.
Bobbi Burgess
A medical student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Bobbi serves as the project coordinator, and creates all promotional content for the DiSH Program including emails and social media.
Jolene Eggert Chia
Social Worker, MSW
American Family Children’s Hospital
Louise Wilson
Louise serves as the State School Nurse and Health Services Coordinator for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Louise assists in planning DiSH sessions and relaying information and concerns from the Wisconsin school nurses to the DiSH team.
Kate Dougherty
Professional Development Specialist
UW School of Medicine & Public Health - Pediatrics Department
Jackie Allen
DNP, RN, ACCNS-P
Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist, Children’s Wisconsin
Have a Session Topic Idea?
To submit your topic idea, use the link below!
SESSION TOPIC IDEA SUBMISSION
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