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Keynote speaker is Patty Hendrickson, a well-known engaging and inspirational leadership speaker. Check out her website at
https://pattyhendrickson.com.
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.
Round Table discussions on topics submitted by our members.
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
• Volunteer’s Role in Enhancing the Patient Experience
Plan to visit vendors on Wednesday before the conference opening and during conference breaks and shop at the traveling gift shops both Wednesday and Thursday.
Vendors that will be at the 2026 Annual Conference and Membership Meeting.
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Get Ready to Register for our
2026 Fall Conference –
The Power of Partners
Registration Forms, and Applications
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
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Partners of WHA Mary Licht Memorial Scholarship Application (Deadline: September 1, 2026 ) PDF WORD
**Partners of WHA can accept credit cards
Conference Co-chairs
2026 Conference and Annual Meeting Co-Chairs
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Linda Arentz
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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
Thank you to the following organizations who supported volunteer education by donating to make the 2026 Conference/Annual Membership Meeting affordable.
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IN KIND DONATIONS
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