CHECKLIST: Strategies to Support Patient Comprehension

A significant challenge in healthcare communication is ensuring that patients understand both verbal and written health information, including clinical explanations, recommendations, instructions, educational materials, and more. Health information and services often are unfamiliar and confusing, and people of all ages, races, cultures, incomes, and educational levels struggle with health literacy and numeracy. Taking steps to… Continue Reading CHECKLIST: Strategies to Support Patient Comprehension

WDA thanks Gov. Evers, legislators for bipartisan action on new dentist vaccine law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, March 22, 2021 – The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Paula Crum (Green Bay), after Gov. Tony Evers signed legislation to allow dentists to administer certain vaccines: Continue Reading WDA thanks Gov. Evers, legislators for bipartisan action on new dentist vaccine law

WDA APPLAUDS ASSEMBLY’S UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF DENTAL VACCINE BILL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, March 16, 2021 – The Wisconsin Dental Association today released the following statement from WDA President Dr. Paula Crum, a Green Bay periodontist, regarding the State Assembly passing Assembly Bill 124, which would allow dentists to administer certain vaccines:
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The WDA Foundation is proud to provide more than $55,000 in grants to oral care providers

Thanks to your donations to the Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation, 13 nonprofit organizations have received funding to keep Wisconsin residents smiling in 2021. The Foundation has awarded $55,350 in grant funding to programs across the state that mirror its mission of improving the oral health and overall well-being of Wisconsin residents. Last year was difficult… Continue Reading The WDA Foundation is proud to provide more than $55,000 in grants to oral care providers

What You Should Know About Flood Insurance

You’ve probably heard this horror story before — someone loses a home due to a flood and learns after the fact that standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flood damage. At Professional Insurance Programs, we want you to be educated about all of the risks you may face – before a loss occurs – so you can determine… Continue Reading What You Should Know About Flood Insurance