Wisconsin Primary Care Programs
Primary Care Programs: General Information
Wisconsin consistently ranks as one of the top states for the percent
of the population that has health insurance coverage, usually ranked in
the top five states. However, there are many rural and urban communities
around the state where there are shortages of primary care, dental care,
and mental health providers, which means people are more likely to
postpone seeking care, have to travel greater distances to get care, or
have long waiting times before medical appointments.
There are a number of federal and state programs that help increase
access to primary care, dental care, and mental health services for people living in
rural and urban communities in Wisconsin where there are shortages of
health care providers.
The Wisconsin Primary Care Program coordinates a number of these
programs through partnerships with federal programs, other state programs,
health care providers, clinics, local health departments, and
organizations that work with underserved populations.
These programs
include:
Other questions about primary care programs should be directed to:
Anne Dopp, Primary Care Officer
Wisconsin Division of Public Health
Telephone: 608-267-7121
Fax: 608-266-2584
E-mail: anne.dopp@dhfs.wisconsin.gov
Last Revised: May 20, 2008
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