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Details

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​​K​eynote speaker is Patty Hendrickson, a well-known engaging and inspirational leadership speaker. Check out her website at
https://pattyhendrickson.com.

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A CEO panel of hospital executives with Partners of WHA presence in their hospitals will once again update us on the continued challenges of providing quality healthcare in our state.  Kari Hofer, Senior VP, External Affairs and Member Engagement of WHA will serve as the moderator.

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Round Table discussions on topics submitted by our members.

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The following workshop sessions are planned

  • Active Response Training

  • Before the After - Causeway Interfaith Volunteers

  • Chair Yoga

  • Dementia Live® - La Crosse County ADRC

  • “Don’t Let Your Think Tank Hit Empty” (HeartMath)

  • Empath (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing)

  • Essential Oils

  • Nourish to Flourish - Registered Dietitian

  • Role in Enhancing the Patient Experience

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Plan to visit vendors on Thursday (October 15) before the conference opening and during conference breaks. There will also be 2 or 3 traveling gift shops on Wednesday with the option of also staying for Thursday

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Vendors that will be at the 2026 Annual Conference and Membership Meeting.

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  • The Nutman

    • Wide range of snack products​

  • Lee's Unique Gift Ideas 

    • Home decor - painting and decopage​

  • Jewelry Designs by Judy

    • One of a kind "high end" jewelry created by Judy 

  • Nazko's Handmade (NOT YET CONFIRMED)

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Get Ready to Register for our

2026 Fall Conference –

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The Power of Partners

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Registration Forms, and Applications​

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  • ​Invitation                                                PDF

  • Registration Form (Deadline: September 11, 2026 )                                                                       XLS   PDF

 

Please submit any ideas you may have for roundtable discussions when you submit the registration form. These topics will be published and shared at the conference.

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  • 2024 Standing Rules for Partners of WHA Annual Membership Meeting                             PDF

  • Partners of WHA Mary Licht Memorial Scholarship Application (Deadline: September 1, 2026 )                                                                      PDF  WORD

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      **Partners of WHA can accept credit cards

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Conference Co-chairs

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2026 Conference and Annual Meeting Co-Chairs

  • Linda Arentz

  • Linda Gillette

Both can be reached at:

Gundersen Partners
1900 South Avenue Mailstop H04-009
La CrosseWI 54601
Phone:  608-775-4120
email:  gundersenpartners@gundersenhealth.org​​​​​​​

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Thank you to the following organizations who supported volunteer education by donating to make the 2026 Conference/Annual Membership Meeting affordable. 

 GOLD 

  • Wisconsin Hospital Association

 

SILVER

  • Fort Memorial Hospital

  • SSM Health St Mary's – Madison

 

BRONZE

  • Prairie Ridge Health

  • Vernon Memorial Healthcare

 

IN KIND DONATIONS

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Fall Annual Membership Meeting Reports

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