Office of Health Informatics (OHI) Updates
The Office of Health Informatics (OHI) serves the Division of Public Health and immediate partners in data-related access, infrastructure, analysis, and presentation. As they become available, updates and announcements from OHI will be shared here.
This message is being sent to local public health officers, Tribal health directors, and key DPH staff.
Statewide Public Health Data Infrastructure Assessment (SPHDIA) Updates
We hope this message finds you well. As part of our efforts to gather valuable input for the SPHDIA, we want to share important updates regarding onsite visits and an exciting funding opportunity for Tribal health offices.
Local health departments:
Onsite visits are ending January 31, 2025 and there are a few slots available. If your health department is interested in participating, please reach out to dhsdmiquest@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
For added flexibility, we are offering the option to conduct onsite visits virtually to accommodate your department's needs.
Tribal health offices:
Onsite visits for the Tribal Assessment portion of the Statewide Data Infrastructure Assessment are available now through the end of February 2025.
Please check your email inbox for a communication on determining the best engagement plan for your community.
Grant Opportunity: Tribal Funding for Electronic Case Reporting (eCR)
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is excited to share that the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is offering a funding opportunity for Tribes, or organizations designated by one or more Tribes to receive the Tribe’s data such as Tribal consortia, Tribal Epidemiology Centers (TECs), or other similar entities to improve processes and practices related to the use of eCR data already being received from state or local public health agency partners.
Important dates to note:
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Pre-application webinar: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. CST Registration information below.
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Application deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. CST
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Project period: Approximately January 31, 2025–July 31, 2025 (six and a half months)
For more information, see the project document from the National Indian Health Board. Tribal nations in Wisconsin would be part of Category B funding as eCRs are delivered through WEDSS.
If you have questions about eCR in Wisconsin, please reach out to DHS at DHSeCR@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Additional questions about this funding opportunity may be directed to Sophie Sembajwe at ssembajwe@nihb.org.
We deeply value your participation in these initiatives. Your input is essential to the success of this project, and will help shape a stronger public health infrastructure for all.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership.
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