Kitty Rhoades Passing

A former champion of several major health related legislation, Wisconsin Department of Health and Human services Secretary Kitty Rhoades, passed away after a brief struggle with pneumonia. Rhoades, who served the city of Hudson for many years as the director of their Chamber of Commerce, led in the creation of several efforts including the St. Croix Valley Regional Tourism Alliance. The effort created a tourism alliance that aided in promoting the entire area for its natural resources and common goals. Rhoades, 65, was a great proponent of helping families that struggled with dementia care and had recently introduced an expanded network of emergency resources and programs to address the overwhelming need of caregivers. She was given the 2014 Outstanding Alzheimers Advocate Award for her efforts to reform the Wisconsin health care system. Rhoades served the Hudson area in the State Assembly for 12 years prior to her appointment in as Secretary of the Department of Health.
   

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