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Healthcare in the Digital Age: Leveraging Broadband for Better Health and Stronger Communities
Free | Multiple Dates & Locations in 2026
Healthcare in the Digital Age: Leveraging Broadband for Better Health and Stronger Communities
Explore the critical connection between broadband access and improved health outcomes—and how these advancements drive local economic growth at a free daylong workshop.
As broadband availability grows, the question becomes: How can we maximize its impact on health outcomes and quality of life? This workshop will provide a forum for actionable strategies that strengthen communities and foster economic resilience.
Select From One of Five Locations
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- April 22, Green Bay, Brown County STEM Innovation Center
April 23, Rhinelander, Nicolet College Northwoods Center(cancelled)- May 6, Dodgeville, Iowa County Law Enforcement Center
- May 19, Rice Lake, Northwood Technical College
- June 2, Milwaukee, ThriveOn King
About the Workshop
Join Us to Advance Broadband Access & Improved Health Outcomes
This free regional workshop will explore the critical connection between broadband access and improved health outcomes—and how these advancements drive local economic growth. By bringing together community leaders, healthcare providers, and technology stakeholders, we aim to:
Workshop Agenda
Highlights
Setting the Context: Data & Trends
Overview of key data at the intersection of broadband access and health outcomes.
Models and Approaches for Communities
Scenario activity demonstrating how communities can address broadband-related healthcare challenges.
From Insight to Action: Community Strategies
Interactive session focused on practical approaches communities can take to strengthen broadband-enabled healthcare solutions.
Agenda
8:30 AM
Registration & Networking
12:00 PM
Lunch with an Update from the Public Service Commission
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
1:00 PM
What’s Working: Case Studies in Action
9:15 AM
A Dose of Data: Broadband and Healthcare Access by the Numbers
1:45 PM
BREAK
10.15 AM
BREAK
2:00 PM
From Concept to Connection: Priorities, Possibilities, and Next Steps
10:30 AM
Presentation by Department of Health Services
3:45 PM
Closing Notes: What We Heard, What We’ll Do
11:00 AM
Bandwidth Check: What’s Needed and Who Needs to Be at the Table
4:00 PM
Adjourn
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This event is open to all. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language and/or format, and/or other services to make this event more accessible. Contact oaic@extension.wisc.edu. Make your request 25 days before the event. There is no added cost to you for these services.