Be Aware - Be Informed - Find Help

Welcome to the Parent Addiction Network of Dane County, Wisconsin.

Here's a web site is for parents, families, and friends who have a loved one affected by drug addiction. The drug epidemic that is sweeping our communities and the nation knows no boundaries. It affects all ages, socio-economic groups, races and ethnicities, and genders.

While Madison and Dane County are rich in resources and services, it is often difficult to know who to turn to, what to ask, and how to navigate the issues and systems associated with drug use disorders. We hope this site will help you find answers to the many questions that surround addiction, treatment, insurance, legal issues, recovery, and getting support for your loved one and yourself. You are not alone!!

Healthy Dane

A new website with a wide variety of easy-to-access information is a product of Healthy Dane collaborative (Meriter, St. Mary’s, Stoughton, UW Hospital and Clinics and Public Health of Madison and Dane County).  The extraordinary collaboration between Dane County’s four not for-profit hospitals and Public Health worked over two years to provide the information which is now also available to the public.

The web site provides a wide range of up-to-date health and population data to the community.   The information will be helpful for anyone interested in understanding and working to improve the health of our Dane County population.

Fear of falling?

Reduce your falls risk by registering for“Stepping On” an evidenced based 7-week, 2 hour class for older adults.   This effective series builds confidence and reduces falls.  The series cost is $35.  Surveys from recent Dane County classes show a 50% reduction in falls for those who complete the series.  You can find information on when and where classes will be held here.

Free child car seat inspections by appointment

According to Madison area Dean Foundation Car Seat Inspections, 4 out of 5 car seats are used incorrectly.  Be sure yours isn’t one of them!

On the first Thursday morning of every month there are trained volunteers available to check your family’s car seat placement, at the Fitchburg Fire Department on Lacy Road. Each scheduled check takes 20-30 minutes to complete and that’s to check 1-2 car seats per vehicle.  You will need to call 890-8999 to schedule an appointment ahead of time.

There are also other car seat inspections in the Madison area and you can call either Dean Foundation 827-2327 or UW- Madison Police 262-2957 to find out when and where they occur.  Take time to be safe!

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Memorial has a parish nurse as part of our staff to help members and friends cope with the spiritual dimensions of what happens to their bodies. The parish nurse also helps us tend to better ways to care for our bodies.

She works with the Health Ministries Committee in determining the best ways to serve our congregation.

You can reach This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by clicking on her name here to send an e-mail or by leaving a message for her at 273-1008.

Thoughts from Mary

April 2013
Earth Health Month

March 2013
Walking a sacred path

February 2013
Move more for heart care

November 2012
Exercise updates

October 2012
Health tip - Seasonal Affective Disorder

September 2012
Health tip - A sacred vessel

July/August 2012
Health Tip - Couples' health

June 2012
Health Tip - Summertime

May 2012
Health Tip - Stroke awareness

April 2012
Health Tip - Your vision

March 2012
Health Tip - Parenting tips

February 2012
Health Tip - Heart Month

January 2012
Health Tip - Healthy New Year

December 2011
Health tip - Million Pound Challenge

November 2011
Health tip - Conversations with older drivers

October 2011
Health tip - MedDrop

September 2011
Health tip - Keep germs at bay

August 2011
Health tip - More skin protection

July 2011
Health tip for July - Skin protection

June 2011
Health tip for June - Men's health

May 2011
Controlling high blood pressure
Health tip for May - Be Active!

April 2011
Health tip for April - Information about Nuts

March 2011
Health tip for March - Poison Protection

February 2011
Health tip for Feb - Let's Move

December 2010
Health tip for Dec - The Gift of Life

November 2010
Health tip for Nov - Easing stress

September 2010
Health tip for Sept - Preparedness

August 2010
Health tip for August - bullies

July 2010
New food options for fellowship

Health tip for July - mosquitoes

June 2010
GIft of Life - Yes I Will

Health tip for June

March 2010:
Books for health and grieving