Wisconsin Partnership Program Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles

The Wisconsin Partnership Program is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the public through investments in research, education, prevention practices and interventions, and policy development. The goal is to show progress in improving the health of individuals, families and communities in Wisconsin.

To provide guidance and accountability for Wisconsin Partnership Program investments, a mission, vision and guiding principles defining goals and funding priorities were developed. These statements and guiding principles are the framework for forming partnerships and collaborations to make Wisconsin a healthier state for all.

A. Mission

The Wisconsin Partnership Program will serve the public health needs of Wisconsin and reduce health disparities through initiatives in research, education and community partnerships.

B. Vision

Making Wisconsin a healthier state for all.

C. Guiding Principles

• Prevention: Promote health and prevent disease, injury and disability
  
  
• Partnership: Seek out, encourage and support community-University partnerships
  
  
• Enhancement: Advance and replicate innovative and transformational population health programs
  
  
• Responsiveness: Accelerate existing and stimulate new initiatives with the greatest potential to improve population health
  
  
• Effectiveness: Support the translation and application of evidence-based practices and policies 
  
  
• Sustainability: Enhance and leverage other resources to help programs evolve and become self-sustaining

Health improvement in Wisconsin is defined in two ways: improving health indicators (i.e., decreasing morbidity and mortality) and health related quality of life, and reducing health disparities. Progress will be determined through effective health policies, interventions, and practices over the short-term, and through improvements in health care, health behaviors, socioeconomic factors, and the physical environment over the long term.

To accomplish the mission and vision, the Wisconsin Partnership Program will invest in a balanced portfolio of community partnerships, education and research initiatives, and community engagement strategies, and support the transformation to an integrated school of medicine and public health.

The greatest strength of the Wisconsin Partnership Program is the connection of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health with people, partners and resources statewide. Through collaboration and partnerships, the people of Wisconsin will benefit from the shared knowledge, experience and resources of the School and communities.