WomenConnected giving circle

What is WomenConnected?

WomenConnected quietly works to improve the health and well-being of our community. Founded in 2000 by Andrea Bryant, Bev Chappie, Dorothy Heale and Betty Lou Tikalsky, WomenConnected offers members the opportunity to combine their donations and direct where the money goes. Each fall, WomenConnected awards grants to key programs and initiatives within ProHealth Care. Since forming, WomenConnected has granted over $1.85 million to support leading-edge technology, community-based programs, clinical education and research initiatives at ProHealth Care.

How does it work?

Each fall, ProHealth staff apply for grants from WomenConnected. The giving circle’s research and grants committee reviews applications, and then recommend grants to be approved by the full membership.

Our impact

WomenConnected has given nearly $1.85 million to programs and initiatives at ProHealth Care, including:

• Behavioral and mental health support
• Community classes and events
• Equipment for birth centers and the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
• Health screenings
• Influenza (flu) and pneumonia vaccine clinics
• Research on breast cancer, concussions, heart failure and more
• Staff training for infant CPR, trauma nursing, continuing education
• Inpatient, in-home and hospice in hospital care
• Financial assistance for cancer patients

Funds in action

To emphasize the importance of WomenConnected to ProHealth Care programming and education, consider the information below that highlights the scope and impact of grants awarded in the past two years alone.

If you are not already part of this generous giving circle, consider joining.

Read on for just a few examples of how our community impacts population health.

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – following a two-year renovation, a dream has become a reality for our tiniest patients and their families.
• Memory café – learn about this unique program for dementia patients and their families – the only one of its kind in the area.
• Emergency room nurse trauma training – elevating a standard of care in Waukesha County.

Membership dues

Pay annual membership dues at the level of giving that works for you:

• Silver: $250
• Gold: $500
• Platinum: $1,000

Meetings and events

As a member of WomenConnected, you’ll be invited to:

• Meetings each year
• Annual luncheon