Welcome to Health First Wisconsin
Health is not something that begins in a doctor's office but instead starts in our homes, schools, workplaces and in our playgrounds and parks. It's in the air we breathe and the water we drink. Viewing health in this way, offers a unique and effective opportunity to improve health before the onset of disease.
At Health First Wisconsin, we believe health should not be determined by a zip code. We strive to ensure everyone has the opportunity to make the choices that allow them to live a long, healthy life regardless of their level of income, education or ethnicity.
Join us as we work toward a healthier Wisconsin!
Update - In the News
April 18, 2012 - NBC 15 interviewed Maureen Busalacchi on the Village of Oregon passing a social host ordiance to curb underage drinking. Watch the story here.
April 9, 2012 - Joint release on signing of Assembly Bill 93.
March 19, 2012 - Maureen Busalacchi spoke with Ben Merens of Wisconsin Public Radio regarding the U.S. Appeals Court upholding graphic cigarette warning labels. Download and listen to the interview here.
March 2, 2012 - The Wisconsin State Journal published Health First Wisconsin's Maureen Busalcchi's letter to the editor on the Madison City Council's Goodman Center liquor license veto over-ride. Read the letter here.
March 1, 2012 - SmokeFree Wisconsin issued a statement condemning the ruling on the FDA's new graphic cigarette labels. Read the statement: SmokeFree Wisconsin Condemns Ruling on Graphic Cigarette Labels
February 25, 2012 - Health First Wisconsin's Maureen Busalcchi's letter to the editor on Dane County's detox problems was included in The Capital Times. Read it here.
February 24, 2012 - SmokeFree Wisconsin joined the American Lung Association and the American Heart Association in expressing disappointment over the decision of a local judge to allow roll-your-own retailers to dodge the state's cigarette tax. Read the statement: Joint Statement on RYO Ruling
February 24, 2012 - Maureen Busalacchi, executive director of Health First Wisconsin, participated in the 4th Street Forum on "Wisconsin's Alcohol Problem". Watch the video.
February 22, 2012 - HFW's Maureen Buslacchi spoke with WISC-TV about DeForest's good work to reduce drunk driving and other risky drinking behaviors. Watch the story.
February 14, 2012 - SmokeFree Wisconsin joined the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association and the American Heart Association in praising the state Senate's passage of Aseembly Bill 93, which helps keep cigarettes away from kids by making it illegal for adults to purchase any tobacco products for minors. Read the statement: ACS, ALA, SFW, AHA: Statement on Senate Passage of Assembly Bill 93
February 10, 2012 - The Capital Times published Maureen Busalacchi's letter on Assembly Bill 480 "Do legislators really think Wisconsinites need free booze at gas stations?" Read it here.
February 8, 2012 - Health First Wisconsin speaks out against Assembly Bill 480, a bill that would allow certain retailers, including gas stations and grocery stores, to distribute free samples of distilled spirits. Read the statement: Health First Wisconsin Speaks Out Against Liquor Sample Bill (AB 480)
