WICHP is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is solely funded by grants and donations.
WICHP P.O. Box: 277 Washington Island, WI 54246
Phone: (920) 847-2108 Email: wichp77@gmail.com
Geraldine Veneman on Behavioral Health from November 17th, 2022
Geraldine Veneman has extensive experience in the Behavioral Health field with a variety of Behavioral Health Disorders. She now has an office on the Island and does house calls as well.
Isolation, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Life Transitions are areas that Geraldine is well versed in and has been able to successfully help people cope with. She works with a diverse population including the Elderly, Children, Teens, Adults, Families, and Couples. Geraldine will address Seasonal Affective Disorder (Feeling blue in the winter), Grief and Life Transitions as we age, including isolation and loss of abilities, independence and role reversal.
Geraldine is originally from the Netherlands and fell in love with the island because of its cultural similarities and beautiful nature. She enjoys long walks on the beach, reading, swimming, and good conversation. She is on the Island every other week and can work with Medicaid, Medicare and other insurance. For mental health counselling appointments, you can contact Geraldine at 1-608-219-2949 and/or geraldine@2192949@gmail.com
Kate Hopkins on Hearing and Cognition from February 16th, 2023
A Graduate of the University of Illinois with a Master's degree from Northern Illinois University, Kate is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and a proud member of HLAA. With 27 years of experience in providing hearing care for seniors residing in life care communities, Hopkins has become adept at assessing individualized needs. from communication coaching to cerumen management, balance assessment, amplification, tinnitus management and hearing protection, Hopkins will assist you on your 'listening' journey.
As a proponent of fair, reliable and effective ear care for people, she has been published in The Journal of the American Academy of Audiology for her work in life-care retirement communities. Licensed in both Wisconsin & Illinois, Kate currently provides audiology services on Washington Island while maintaining two accounts in Illinois and has plans to begin work 1-2 days per week in Sister Bay in the Spring.
Calvin Richtig on Options for Independent Living from March 16th, 2023
Options for Independent Living is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization committed. to empowering people with disabilities to lead independent and productive lives in their community through advocacy, providing information, education, technology, and related services.
In addition to providing five (5) core services (Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Information and Referral, Peer Support, and Transitions), Options developed additional services to meet the needs of people with disabilities and older adults to empower them to become independent in their communities.
Milly Gonzales & Sophie Sielen on Abuse & Assault from May 18th, 2023
Our speakers will be Milly Gonzales, Executive Director with HELP of Door County and Sophie Sielen, Door County Coordinator/Victim Advocate with Family Services Sexual Assault Center. They will speak about their agencies services regarding domestic, elder and sexual abuse. The many faces of abuse can include emotional, physical, verbal, sexual and/or financial abuse. Please join us for lunch and this educational presentation on such an important topic.
Josh Mann on Exercise for Seniors from September 21st, 2023
Josh was born and raised on Washington Island. He attended Lakeland University in Sheboygan, Wisconsin where he studied exercise science and played division 3 soccer. After graduation, Josh moved to bend, Oregon to pursue a career in strength and conditioning. He worked for a fitness studio and an assisted living facility as a wellness coach. He also supervised the Memory Matters Program for adults with memory disease at the Intergenerational Center in Plymouth, WI. Josh recently moved back to the Island to buy a house and start the next chapter in his life.
Josh will present about exercise for seniors and the benefits of exercise for people with dementia. We hope you can join us for this informative program on Thursday September 21st.
Kim Gilson on Door-Tran from October 12th, 2023
Unfortunatly, there is no video available as the recording cut out part way through. Kim, however, was still able to provide her presentation for anyone that wants to review it.
Kim is the Volunteer Coordinator for Door-Tran and has ben in this role the past 9 years. Her job is to match people who need a ride with those who can give it. At Door-Tran, they work to get people where they need to go by helping with "Affordable, Available and Accessible transportation options."
Kim will share about transportation resources in the County and on the Island.
We hope you can join us for this informative program on Thursday, October 12th
Caroline Reiter on Diabetes & Eye Health from November 16th, 2023
Dr. Reiter practices comprehensive eye care for all ages. She enjoys co-managing ophthalmic surgery cases and is experienced in pre and post refractive surgery care. She also specializes in the treatment and management of ocular disease as well as specialty contact lenses for keratoconus and myopia management. She has a special interest in nutrition and eye health.
Dr. Reiter will be presenting about Diabetes and Eye Health as November is Diabetes awareness month.
We hope you can join us for this informative program on Thursday, November 16th.
Gary Shultz on Island EMS from February 22nd, 2024
WICHP (Washington Island Community Health Program) welcomes Gary Schultz, Crew Chief of Washington Island (Door County) EMS Station to our Luncheon on Thursday, February 22nd.
Gary will present information of:
What to expect if EMS responds to your home
What should be in your "to-go" bag
What happens when you call 911/EMS
What abour Advanced Directives and DNR (Do not resuscitate)
Living on an Island has its own set of challenges & many will be explained at the luncheon. There will be a Q & A period about Emergency Services on the Island, so bring your questions.
Emily Small & Matt Kokes on Washington Island Radio from March 21st, 2024
Emily is working as a freelance journalist, almost primarily for Door County Knock, an online public service journal. Last fall, she joined the Trueblood Performing Arts Center's radio committee. They launched the streaming website for the station this February, and are hoping to develop a robust programming schedule of local music, news and information/entertainment, as well as eventually have a terrestrial, low power FM radio station.
Matt Kokes is the chair of the radio committee, and provides recording space and equipment, sound editing, and content. He and Emily are establishing a regular local news program for WISL.
Jennalee Lundquist on Senior Life Solutions from April 18th, 2024
Senior Life Solutions is a mental health group counseling program for older adults. Mental health is important at every stage of life, but IT HAS A STRONG EFFECT ON HOW HAPPILY WE AGE. If you or someone you know is struggling with a concern, one of our professionals can help. Stress, changes in our health, and living arrangements affect how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we relate to others and make choices.
Our speaker will be Jennalee Lundquist, the program nurse with Senior Life Solutions at DCMC. She will be providing an interactive lunch and learning seminar on depression.
Sierra Witczak on Dementia 101 from May 14th, 2024
Sierra has a background as a Licensed Practical Nurse along with an Associate Degree in Gerontology and a BS in Psychology. She will be presenting on Dementia 101, which provides education about dementia and the different forms. You will learn about warning signs, normal signs of aging, early detection, and the risk factors associated with dementia.
Stacie Scheibe on Fall Prevention from September 19th, 2024
Stacie Scheibe is an accomplished independent living coordinator and Memory Loss Technology Specialist at Options. With credentials as a COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) and extensive training in Teepa Snow methodologies, Stacie brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Over the past decade at Options, she has been passionately dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities, empowering them to achieve greater independence and quality of life both at home and within their communities. Stacie's commitment to personalized care and innovative solutions has made her a valued advocate and resource for her clients.
Stacie will be presenting & giving hints about "How Not To Fall" and "How to Navigate Remote Caregiving". We hope you can join us for this informative presentation on Sept. 19th. Bring a friend!
Lindsey Donohue & Robyn Weilbaker on DCMC Updates from October 17th, 2024
Lindsey is the Director of Clinical Services at the DCMC Sister Bay Clinic and oversees the Washington Island clinic. She recently collaborated with WICHP to bring the flu & COVID vaccine clinic here on September 17th. In addition, she has facillitated two additional foot care clinics for Island residents starting in February.
Robyn provides Nurse Practitioner services at the DCMC Washington Island Clinic including routine adult and pediatric care since 2019. Robyn has experience in Emergency Medicine including Neonatal and Coronary Intensive Care. Her role at the clinic, along with Dr. Beth Lux, is to help keep the community healthy with regular wellness visits and screening along with visits for acute illnesses and injuries like sprains and lacerations.
Lindsey and Robyn will be providing updates about our Island clinic along with a question and answer period about DCMC and their services. We hope you will join us for this informative presentation.
Matt Kokes & Talya De Young on "LIVE" 98.7FM WISL from November 21st, 2024
WICHP welcomes Matt Kokes and company with the new "Washington Island Radio Station".
Matt Kokes is the chair of the radio committee, and provides recording space and equipment, sound editing, and content . He works with a team of folks of which some will be joining us on Nov. 21st.
Matt and company will be presenting about the New Island Radio, especially about going live in October! They will provide information on how to access the radio station and how you could help by volunteering. Please join us for this interesting program! Bring a friend and your cell phone for tutoring!
This is a great way to meet with friends, have a meal together and learn something new. Also, if you need a ride, please let WICHP know and we can help make those arrangements. See you Soon!
