Creating Health
In response to viewer interest and the national health debate, Wisconsin Public Television presents Creating Health, an ongoing educational initiative that addresses health issues important to Wisconsin residents. By integrating broadcasts, Web tools, and in-person events, Creating Health seeks to provide information to help guide individuals in making wise health decisions.
CREATING HEALTH PROJECTS
Critical Condition
What happens if you fall sick and are one of 47 million people in America without health insurance? Critical Condition puts a human face on the nation's growing health care crisis by capturing the harrowing struggles of four critically ill Americans who discover that being uninsured can cost them their jobs, health, home, savings, and even their lives. Learn about the film and find a local screening event near you.
My Father, My Brother, and Me
Producer Dave Iverson first learned about Parkinson's disease in the fall of 1971. That was when he received a letter from his mom telling him that his father had been diagnosed with the disease. For Dave, Parkinson's is a personal story, but the disease is much more than a personal saga.
Learn more about the film and explore related resources.
Almost Home
Watch how one Wisconsin community tries to make a difference in eldercare, shucking the institutional trappings of traditional nursing homes in favor of a place where we could all imagine ourselves feeling truly "at home." Visit the program's national Web site for more information about the film and accompanying resources. Almost Home was aired as part of Creating Health Day.
The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease touches nearly every American family, wiping away vast stores of personal memories and human connections. The Forgetting aims to help Americans better understand and cope with this fearsome disease. Explore local resources. The Forgetting was aired as part of Creating Health Day.
DEPRESSION: Out of the Shadows
Coinciding with the broadcast of DEPRESSION: Out of the Shadows, WPT hosted a mental health web summit to discuss available resources and appropriate policies to help Wisconsin college age adults suffering from depression. Led by mental health experts from UW System schools and Marquette University, the summit provides an honest look at the prevalence of depression on Wisconsin campuses, offering tips, tools, and advice on how to recognize the signs of depression and seek help. Explore and learn more.
A Science of Miracles
It has been more than 50 years since the first successful organ transplantation took place—a process that would come to impact literally thousands of lives worldwide. A Science of Miracles takes a look at the history of organ transplantation; the earliest attempts, the many failures, and the groundbreaking triumphs that have all contributed to this revolutionary field of science. Explore video, downloadable resources and information links.
Caring for your Parents
WPT hosted a local call bank during its broadcast of Caring For Your Parents to provide information and guidance to Wisconsin adults struggling to provide proper care for their aging parents. Explore video, downloadable resources and information links.