Cultivating Connections: Wisconsin Maternal & Child Health Conference
Help Create Healthier Futures for Wisconsin Families

Cultivating Connections: Wisconsin Maternal and Child Health Conference is a two-day, statewide gathering dedicated to advancing maternal and child health. This free conference brings together health care providers, community partners, families, patients, and all who are passionate about creating healthier futures for Wisconsin families. The conference will take place April 13-14, 2026 at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Everyone is invited.
Submit Workshop, Poster and Artwork Proposals by January 9th
Conference organizers are seeking a wide range of voices and expertise within the maternal and child health community to participate as workshop leaders, poster presenters, and visual storytellers. Proposals are due January 9, 2026.
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison Prevention Research Center is a member of the Prevention Research Centers Program, and is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cooperative agreement number U48DP006793. Additional funding is provided by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
