About Us
Mission
To facilitate the improvement of childhood and adult immunization levels through collaborative efforts throughout the County. The ultimate Coalition goal is to have all those who live in Dane County immunized according to the most current scientific recommendations.
Who We Are
The Dane County Immunization Coalition is a partnership of individuals and organizations with a shared mission to facilitate the improvement of childhood and adult immunization levels. Our membership consists of representatives from public and private health care providers, businesses, service organizations, pharmacies, educational institutions, and pharmaceutical companies. DCIC was established in 1993 and incorporated in 1998.
Membership is open to all individuals and organizations who would like to help promote DCIC's goals. There are no membership fees. Donations are welcome and tax deductible.
The Coalition is led by a Board Members with representation from various community organizations.
Board Members
- Chair, Cara Winsand, Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality
- Vice Chair, Ryan Bender, Forward Pharmacy
- Treasurer, Bobbie Rogers, Dean Clinic/SSM Health
- Secretary: Dawn Sebranek, Madison Metropolitan School District
- Dr. Jim Conway, UW Health, Pediatric Infectious Disease
- Shannon Ripp, Access Community Health Center
- Stacy Bong, Unity Point Health-Meriter
- Tess Ellens, Public Health
- Gwen Long, Group Health Cooperative - SCW
- Theresa Kunztche, UW Health
- Hillary Plumb, CVS & Hyvee Pharmacies
- Ryan Bender- Forward Pharmacy
- Brian Stamm- Employee Trust Fund
- Ann Wagaman- Associated Physicians
- Elaine Rosenblatt, Community member
What We Do
- Spearhead public education efforts to send clear, consistent messages about the importance of immunization.
- Promote current national immunization recommendations.
- Facilitate and support partnership formation among community groups, health care providers, businesses and other agencies.
- Support professional education to assist providers in following pediatric and adult standards for immunization practices as developed by the National Vaccine Advisory committee, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the National Vaccine Advisory Committee.
- Promote accurate assessment of immunization status.
- Support the statewide, computerized immunization information system (WIR) capable of assessing and tracking populations.
- Advocate policies that facilitate improving immunization levels.