What We Do
Our mission is to innovate, impact and improve women’s health. As a nonprofit, the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation collaborates with state, private and public organizations to provide high-quality health education, resources and services to Wisconsin women and families.
Message from Tommi
The Foundation’s mission is personal to me. My mother, Sue Ann Thompson, founded this organization because she saw a real need for Wisconsin women and was determined to fill that gap. That same philosophy still applies today.
Every day I see how access to evidence-based health education, resources and support change lives. It’s a privilege to carry that mission forward, for every Wisconsin family we serve.
-Tommi Thompson, Executive Director
Who We Serve
From expectant mothers to entire communities, the Foundation’s programs meet Wisconsin residents where they are with free, accessible health education, resources and support.
Quitting Smoking & Substance Use
Health Information & Referral
Whether you call, email, text or search our online directory, we’re here to help connect you to the health services you need.
Free Health Education
Free chronic disease health education in Wisconsin communities, led by trained volunteer partners
What’s Happening
Emily’s Story
“You have cancer.” These three words moved our Director of Systems Solutions into a world of mammograms, biopsies and mastectomies. It was membership in a club she never hoped to join.
Emily wants to share her story to bring clarity on the importance of early detection and empower women to take control of their health care.
97%
of participants would recommend First Breath to others
92%
of participants said they would use Well Badger again
88%
of participants reported the GrapeVine session they attended will benefit their health
Our History
WWHF was founded in 1997 by Sue Ann Thompson to help close the gaps in women’s health across Wisconsin. That original mission still guides us today. Scroll through the moments that shaped our history.
Sue Ann Thompson, then First Lady, was diagnosed with breast cancer. As she traveled the state, she realized many women lacked the same access to resources and information she had as a cancer patient.
Sue Ann’s conversations with Dr. Stitt, her radiation oncologist, convinced her that women’s health education, awareness and advocacy was an important vision to serve our state.
As First Lady, Sue Ann had access to help many didn’t. At that time, the focus was getting health information to rural communities and families of Wisconsin.
Sue Ann Thompson sets out to launch a nonprofit dedicated to closing the gaps in women’s health across Wisconsin
Dr Stitt and Sue Ann brought a group of doctors and other health-care experts to help shape our statewide non-profit. One of the first to join was Dr Molly Carnes, then director of the UW–Madison Center for Women’s Health Research.
Get Involved
Our donors, supporters and partners make our impact possible. With your continued support, we are ready to reach even further for Wisconsin women and families.
