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Recovery Corps Member Shares Her Experience at Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit
May 18, 2023
On May 16-18, 2023, a current Recovery Corps member, Breanna Showkeir, and two Recovery Corps program staff, Meagan Barnett and Christina Garcia, attended and presented at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Opioids, Stimulants, and Trauma Summit held in Wisconsin Dells. Their session titled Nothing for Us Without US: An Integrated Approach to Addressing Substance Use aimed to share the unique approach Recovery Corps takes to support individuals in Wisconsin communities, and how other organizations could integrate a Recovery Coach into their programming and services.
Breanna, who is currently serving at Barron County Health and Human Services, did an amazing job at speaking to AmeriCorps and how it has impacted her life. She shared a bit of her story, talked about what a day in the life of her AmeriCorps Recovery Corps experience looks like, and shared why others in the audience could benefit from an AmeriCorps member too.
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“Recovery Corps has given me the opportunity to work at a host site in the Health and Human Services field for two years which has been an exceptional experience for me. I have been able to use my Educational Award toward school and the experience from Recovery Coaching helped me excel in my classes. Being a person in recovery out in the community and helping other people like me is something that I will never forget. I want to continue being of service and hope to make a difference in the future.”
~ Breanna Showkeir
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| Pictured from left to right: Christina Garcia, Breanna Showkeir, Meagan Barnett |
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One of the most impactful outcomes of this presentation was the AmeriCorps alumni in the room that felt compelled to speak on behalf of their AmeriCorps experience towards the end of the presentation. Phrases like “AmeriCorps saved my life” were spoken during multiple testimonies. There were quite a few tears shed during this presentation and that is a true testament of how powerful AmeriCorps can be for someone.
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Community Corps Host Site Supervisor Takes on a New Role
May 26, 2023
In May of 2023, Members of the Wisconsin Public Health Association nominated Kristie Egge to serve as the next President-Elect of WPHA. Kristie had been serving as WPHA Secretary while holding the position of Supervisor of Strategic initiatives at the Wood County Health Department. She is a current Community Corps host site supervisor and has hosted MCHS AmeriCorps members for many years including Julia Beres this term. We are excited to have one of our supervisors in this key leadership role to advance public health across Wisconsin.
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AmeriCorps Day at the Capitol
March 15, 2023
On March 15th, 2023 a handful of MCHS AmeriCorps members and staff attended AmeriCorps Day at the Capitol in Madison. Serve Wisconsin organized the event in an effort to educate and raise awareness on what AmeriCorps is. Attendees heard from a variety of speakers, including Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, and visited with several legislative offices. Overall, it was a great day filled with all things AmeriCorps!
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2022 Outstanding Partner in Community Health Awards
Jan. 20, 2023
MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Clinic Health System announced the recipients of its 2022 Outstanding Partner in Community Health Awards. These organizations and individuals have a history of working closely with the System's Center for Community Health Advancement to address the most pressing community health needs throughout the System's service area.
“Without the direct involvement from these key partners, our work would not be as effective," said Jay Shrader, vice president of community health for the Health System. “It is the nature of community health that work is done collaboratively with members of the community. We are so fortunate for the hundreds of community partners we work with on a regular basis and wish we could acknowledge each and every one of them. These awardees exemplify the highest level of partnership and achievement of the most significant outcomes, and this is one way we can acknowledge and thank them for their commitment to improving the health of our communities."
The Center for Community Health Advancement (CCHA) is a team of health educators, community health experts and volunteers at Marshfield Clinic Health System that works with community based organizations across Wisconsin to address specific health needs of the communities we serve. We do this by continuously assessing our communities' needs, identifying gaps, developing and implementing evidence based or promising practice programs, and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions.
Because of these partners and partnerships, the Center has been able to increase the capacity of community based organizations, connect patients with needed community services, advance substance use prevention and recovery efforts, support youth mental health, train Community Health Workers, and much more.
2022 Outstanding Partners in Community Health:
- Serve Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health - Wisconsin Partnership Program
- Milwaukee Area Health Education Center
- Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith
- Eric P. Hartwig, Ph.D., b.e.s.t. ® (Behavioral Emotional Social Traits)
- Sarah Turner, Barron County Department of Health & Human Services
- Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
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| Serve Wisconsin (left) and Milwaukee Area Health Education Center (right) are two partners of MCHS AmeriCorps that are crucial to our programs success. We couldn't do it without them and are grateful for their continued partnership and support of Community and Recovery Corps. |
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Recovery Corps is in the News!
March 2, 2023
Marshfield Clinic Recovery Coach Services are gaining attention in the media. Check out the links below to see Recovery Corps members featured!
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March 1, 2023
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“Marshfield Clinic Health System expands its recovery coach program” featuring Jamie Thibedeau and Meagan Barnett |
WEAU-TV13
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February 24, 2023
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“New clinic program helps those in drug recovery” featuring Jamie Thibedeau and Meagan Barnett |
Yahoo News
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February 23, 2023
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FRONT PAGE: “New clinic program helps those in drug recovery” featuring Jamie Thibedeau and Meagan Barnett |
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
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February 21, 2023
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“Program Seeks to Help in Recovery” featuring Meagan Barnett and Jamie Thibedeau |
715 Newsroom
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November 3, 2022
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“Marshfield Clinic expands recovery coach program, aims to provide hope for those with addition” |
WAOW
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“Communities get new substance use recovery option” |
WSAW Wausau |
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