Pediatric Collaborative Care Behavioral Health Conference- July Session
2025-07-15 12:15 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Via Zoom
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Time: 12:15-1 p.m. CST via Zoom
Zoom Link
Title: Parenting Together: It Takes a Community
Session Overview: In a 2024 advisory, “Parents Under Pressure,” the Surgeon General has outlined the stress and wellbeing of parents and caregivers is elevated compared to other adults. Social isolation is a common experience in parenting especially when a child is exhibiting challenging behaviors. In this session, we will work together to collaborate on how pediatricians can directly support and appropriately refer parents who are experiencing burnout and stress related to parenting.
Speaker: Audrey Ford, PhD, clinical psychologist, UW Behavioral Health and Recovery, UW Health

Please text the 6-letter code provided in the livestream lecture to 608-260-7097 for CME credit.

Series Overview: The Pediatric Collaborative Care Behavioral Health Conference is a bi-monthly interactive lecture series that focuses on core behavioral health clinical topics encountered in pediatric primary care settings. Sessions will include best practice techniques, resources and interactive discussions to provide tangible take-aways. This series will emphasize interprofessional collaboration between behavioral health and primary care providers.
Target Audience: MD/DO, RN, APRN, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Trainees
Global Learning Objectives:

As a result of participation in this educational series, members of the clinical team will be able to:

Identify state of the art, evidence-based practices for diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, and comorbid psychiatric conditions
Collaborate and communicate effectively with collaborative care team professionals, to advocate for the behavioral health care needs of children
Describe new scientific advances and best practices in pediatric collaborative care that may be translatable and impact future patient care
Analyze how diversity, equity, and inclusion impact behavioral health

Accreditation Statement – Log into your ICEP account to view sessions, check your credits and more!

In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements
American Medical Association (AMA)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category o.5Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of o.5 ANCC contact hour.
Continuing Education Units
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.05 continuing education units (CEUs) or 0.5 hour.

Flourish Hour- September Session
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Via Zoom
Date: September 18, 2025 | noon
Title: The Art of Baking: Nourishment for Life and Work
Session Overview:
This month’s Flourish Hour invites you to explore the art and science of baking as a metaphor for flourishing in all areas of life. Just as baking requires patience, creativity, and balance, so too does growing a fulfilling career and personal life. From crafting the perfect loaf of bread, to shaping beauty from earth and fire, to transforming the season’s harvest into nourishing meals, our speakers will share how the practices of baking and making can feed the soul, encourage mindfulness, and build resilience. Whether you’re a kitchen novice or seasoned baker, you’ll find inspiration in the stories and strategies shared during this session. Join us as we knead, mold, and mix our way to new perspectives on well-being, purpose, and creativity.
Speakers: Andrew Lewandowski, DO, Angela Yang, MD, and Kristii Horn
Where: Zoom
Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

Family Led Academic Grand Rounds (FLAG)- Lora Batson & Anastacia Newton
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Via Zoom
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST via Zoom
Zoom Link
Title: Walking the Line: Giving Care/Forgone Care (and everything in between)
Session Overview: Join us as Family Faculty share powerful stories of caring for children with disabilities—highlighting the delicate balance ( or ‘walking the line’) between providing care and the risk of care being forgone. Our Family Faculty will offer thoughtful strategies to facilitate accessibility and deliver compassionate, whole-child care.
Speakers:
Lora Batson, MPAS, PA-C, MPH

Anastacia Newton, MA

Please text the 6-letter code provided in the livestream lecture to 608-260-7097 for CME credit.
Series Overview: The University of Wisconsin-Madison will partner with the Bluebird Way Foundation to host and produce 5 virtual Family-Led Academic Grand “FLAG” Rounds focused on Ableism in Pediatrics. These national, quarterly educational sessions will be led and presented by families. FLAG Rounds flips the traditional model and embraces family as educators. Families will present an aspect of their “case” as a story and then offer strategies to develop knowledge, skills and abilities to perform, or partner in, the essential activities of care of children with disabilities and/or medical complexity.
Target Audience: MD/DOs, Nurses, APRNs, PAs, Trainees including Residents, Fellows, Medical Students. Patients, Caregivers, and Community Members.
Global Learning Objectives:
As a result of participation in this educational series, members of the healthcare team will improve ability to:

Identify individual perceptions and biases that may inhibit the care of CYSHCN or meaningful partnership in care with children and families.
Examine the roles of stories in communication, relationships, and interactions in the delivery of holistic collaborative pediatric care.
Identify the value of those with lived experience as teachers of medical education.
Analyze issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice relevant to pediatric care.

Accreditation- Log into your ICEP account to view sessions, check your credits and more!
Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 ANCC contact hours.

ASWB Approved Continuing Education (ACE)

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1 general continuing education credits.

Continuing Education Units

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.1 continuing education units (CEUs) or 1 hours.

Flourish Hour- October Session
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Via Zoom
Date: October 30, 2025 | noon
Title: Rooted in the Season: Fall Adventures
Speakers: Rory Bade, MD, Krisjon Olson, PhD, Charlie Bergstrom, MD, & Reva Finkelman, MA
Session Overview: This October’s Flourish Hour celebrates the richness of fall through biking adventures, farming, and getting into the Halloween spirit that nourish both physical health and mental well-being. Join us for an energizing session where we explore local outdoor activities, hear from colleagues about their seasonal pastimes, and discover how embracing the rhythms of fall can support our department’s broader goals of creativity, balance, and holistic growth. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, a curious hiker, or simply someone who enjoys a crisp apple in the sunshine, there’s something here to inspire your autumn journey.
Where: Zoom

Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

Flourish Hour- November Session
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Via Zoom
Date: November 20, 2025 | noon
Title: The Heart of Giving
Session Overview: Join us for Flourish Hour: The Heart of Giving, a relaxed and inspiring session celebrating the power of volunteerism. In the spirit of the season, we’ll hear from people who generously share their time and talents to make a difference in their communities. They’ll reflect on what motivates them to serve, the impact they’ve seen, and how giving back enriches their own lives. Come connect, listen, and be inspired by the many ways we can each give from the heart.
Speakers: Lisa Fisher, Dan O’Connell, MD & Avani Bellary, DO
Where: Zoom
Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

Family Led Academic Grand Rounds (FLAG)- Ellie Acuna, Adenike Chon, MA, LGSW and Ida Winters
2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Via Zoom
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST via Zoom
Zoom Link
Title: Dismissed: Devaluing the Voices of Families in Health Care
Session Overview: This session includes stories of being dismissed while seeking care for children with disabilities and the effect it has on families. Family faculty will share strategies for professionalism and communication, and also reflect on how deeply they seek to partner with clinicians in spite of experiences of ableism.
Speakers: Ellie Acuna

Adenike Chon, MA, LGSW

Ida Winters

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Please text the 6-letter code provided in the livestream lecture to 608-260-7097 for CME credit.
Series Overview: The University of Wisconsin-Madison will partner with the Bluebird Way Foundation to host and produce 5 virtual Family-Led Academic Grand “FLAG” Rounds focused on Ableism in Pediatrics. These national, quarterly educational sessions will be led and presented by families. FLAG Rounds flips the traditional model and embraces family as educators. Families will present an aspect of their “case” as a story and then offer strategies to develop knowledge, skills and abilities to perform, or partner in, the essential activities of care of children with disabilities and/or medical complexity.
Target Audience: MD/DOs, Nurses, APRNs, PAs, Trainees including Residents, Fellows, Medical Students. Patients, Caregivers, and Community Members.
Global Learning Objectives:
As a result of participation in this educational series, members of the healthcare team will improve ability to:

Identify individual perceptions and biases that may inhibit the care of CYSHCN or meaningful partnership in care with children and families.
Examine the roles of stories in communication, relationships, and interactions in the delivery of holistic collaborative pediatric care.
Identify the value of those with lived experience as teachers of medical education.
Analyze issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice relevant to pediatric care.

Accreditation- Log into your ICEP account to view sessions, check your credits and more!
Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements

American Medical Association (AMA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 ANCC contact hours.

ASWB Approved Continuing Education (ACE)

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1 general continuing education credits.

Continuing Education Units

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.1 continuing education units (CEUs) or 1 hours.

Flourish Hour- January Session
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Via Zoom
Date: January 29, 2026 | noon
Theme: Winter Adventures
Session Overview: Bundle up and glide into the magic of winter! This month’s Flourish Hour invites you to explore the excitement of cold-weather adventures—from a local event, Olympic events, dog sledding, to the thrill of speed skating and beyond. Whether you’re drawn to frosty outdoor fun, curious about winter sports traditions, or simply seeking inspiration to embrace the season, join us for an engaging session that celebrates the joy, energy, and wonder of wintertime activities.
Speakers: Charlie Bergstrom, MD, Anne Marie Singh, MD, and Chelsea Schaack
Where: Zoom

Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

Flourish Hour- February Session
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Via Zoom
Date: February 26, 2026 | noon
Theme: What Does Hygge Mean to You?
Session Overview: Join us on Feburary 26, 2026, noon–1 p.m., (via Zoom) for a cozy virtual gathering centered around the Danish concept of hygge — a quality of warmth, comfort, and togetherness that fosters a deep sense of well-being. During this interactive session, we’ll explore the question, “What does hygge mean to you?” Participants will reflect on the small moments, rituals, and environments that bring a feeling of contentment, while learning how hygge can be incorporated into everyday life through experience from our fellow department members. Expect a welcoming space, meaningful conversation, and inspiration for creating more comfort and connection in the new year.
Facilitator: Mala Mathur, MD, MPH
Where: Zoom
Flourish Hour is accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees and these sessions are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on the Department of Pediatrics Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.

State of the Department Address by Dr. Williams
2026-10-01 07:30 - 08:30 | HSLC 1335
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: 7:30-8:30 a.m. CT in HSLC 1335 and via Zoom
Zoom Link
Title: State of the Department Address
Speaker: John Williams, MD, John E. Jr. and Louise A. Gonce Chair in Pediatrics, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
