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Waukesha County residents who experienced damage from the storms and flooding between April 13 and April 23 are now eligible to apply for FEMA financial assistance.

As Waukesha County Public Health and our healthcare partners work to complete the 2026 Community Health Assessment, one thing is clear: understanding community health requires more than data alone.

As County Clerk, Georgia Maxwell will serve residents by helping to oversee key public functions, such as countywide election cycles and supporting transparent, efficient county government operations. 

Positive, everyday actions can make a difference in brain health, even lowering the risk of cognitive decline and possibly Alzheimer's and dementia. Incorporate some or all of these habits into your life to help maintain a healthy brain. Take charge of your brain health today — it's never too early or too late to start.

by Alzheimer's Association 

County crews will begin work June 8, 2026 across Pewaukee, Waukesha and the Town of Brookfield to make necessary road improvements.

Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed May 2026 to be Aging, Disability, and Independent Living Network Professionals Appreciation Month in Wisconsin!

At the 2026 Wisconsin Public Health Association Conference, Waukesha County Public Health's Frances Thomas and Courtney Nathan, MPH, presented The Community Health Strategist Era: A Next-Generation Approach to Partnership, highlighting how public health has evolved from primarily providing services to helping convene, align, and mobilize community partners around shared goals.

Celebrated every May, Older Americans Month (OAM) is led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Established in 1963, OAM is a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults in our communities.

This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” focuses on prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. It encourages older adults to take an active role in their health — advocating for themselves, accessing preventive care, and making informed decisions that support independence.

At the Community Health Partner Summit, nearly 250 partners across sectors shared insights that were captured in a collaborative community map. This visual reflects both our strengths and areas for growth and helps bring context to the data we collect. Elements shown in gray highlight areas for growth, while the colored sections represent community strengths and assets. Incorporating these perspectives alongside traditional data provides a richer understanding and strengthens our advocacy for the community’s needs. Together, these efforts ensure we are grounding our next CHIP in both data and lived experience.

CHIP Insights Newsletter April 2026

Waukesha County Clerk Meg Wartman has lost her battle with cancer. In January, Wartman made the difficult decision to retire mid-term following a 2024 diagnosis of colorectal cancer.