Healthcare and Environment Committee - October 2026

By Jean Marsch, Co-chair

The next meeting of the Healthcare and Environment Committee will be Wednesday, October 14  at 10:30 am via Zoom. All are welcome. Please contact Jean Marsch at jean.marsch@gmail.com to request the Zoom link.

Here are three excellent resources we recommend:

One in 10 Wisconsinites Skipped Needed Health Care Due to Cost. From Wisconsin Public Radio, this article summarizes the latest State Health Assessment from 2025.

From the Press Times, local legislators have proposed legislation in the state assembly and senate to strengthen Wisconsin’s OWI laws, closing “loopholes” that they say contribute to keeping repeat offenders on the road.

Exhibit at the Mulva Center, 221, S. Broadway, DePere 54115

The Journey to End Cancer: From Cause to Cure, Presented by UT MD Anderson, will be a dynamic, interactive science exhibition. Designed for both adults and children, this groundbreaking experience explores the latest advancements in cancer detection, treatment and prevention. Dates are: October 7-9: Member Preview  October 10, 2026-January 3, 2027: Open to the Public. Learn more and register here.