WPHCA Advocacy Leaders met in person at Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center

WPHCA Advocacy Leaders met in person at Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center

by | Sep 22, 2024 | Advocacy, Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers, WPHCA

WPHCA Advocacy Leaders met in person at Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center

Advocacy Leaders from NorthLakes Community Clinic, Kenosha Community Health Center, Lakeshore Community Care, Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center, and Progressive Community Health Centers met last week for a fun and inspiring in-person meeting at Scenic Bluffs Community Health Center in Cashton, WI. Advocacy Leaders are excited to highlight Community Health Center policy priorities this upcoming legislative session!

HRSA Announces New Policy Action to Improve Access to Housing for People With HIV

by | Sep 22, 2024 | HRSA

HRSA Announces New Policy Action to Improve Access to Housing for People With HIV

HRSA announced new policy action to facilitate access to housing for people with HIV served by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program recipients. The new guidance enables—for the first time—the use of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funds to cover housing security deposits for eligible clients. This guidance advances critical elements of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy announced by President Biden and the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. Initiative and addresses a key barrier that has been raised by patients and advocates.

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How Milwaukee’s Native Community is Fighting a Surge in Opioid Deaths

How Milwaukee’s Native Community is Fighting a Surge in Opioid Deaths

by | Sep 22, 2024 | Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Mental Health

How Milwaukee’s Native Community is Fighting a Surge in Opioid Deaths

The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center hopes to serve as a beacon for those struggling with addiction in Milwaukee. In 2021, Native Americans suffered 56.6 overdose deaths per 100,000 people, the highest among all racial or ethnic groups, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Wisconsin, the Native overdose death rate is even higher at 80.4 per 100,000 people in 2021, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

“Here in Milwaukee, the Native population has the highest overdoses compared to all other populations. This is an epidemic,” said Lyle Ignace, a physician who is the CEO of the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center. “There is a strong spiritual, emotional and mental health element rooted in the daily struggle of our community,” he said. The center incorporates traditional healing methods including powwows, drum circles and sweat lodges into treatment.

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NorthLakes Community Clinic Breaks Ground on New Clinic in Oconto

NorthLakes Community Clinic Breaks Ground on New Clinic in Oconto

by | Aug 23, 2024 | NorthLakes Community Clinic

NorthLakes Community Clinic Breaks Ground on New Clinic in Oconto

NorthLakes Community Clinic (NLCC) is excited to announce it has broken ground on a new $2.6 million clinic in Oconto. The clinic will be located next to Bellin Hospital on a parcel of land that was previously part of the hospital campus. The clinic is slated to open in early 2025.

The expansion is an opportunity to further meet the needs of area residents. “We know that mental health needs are severely underserved in Oconto County,” said NorthLakes CEO Reba Rice. “We hope by adding additional Behavioral Health providers, along with staff who can help address some of the social drivers of health that impact health outcomes, we can begin addressing this need.” 

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Sixteenth Street hosts Successful 13th Annual Bike Day

Sixteenth Street hosts Successful 13th Annual Bike Day

by | Aug 23, 2024 | Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers

Lt. Governor Visits CHS Darlington Clinic

More than 500 kids got free bikes at Sixteenth Street Community Health Center’s 13th annual Bike Day on Saturday, June 15.

Sixteenth Street used the event, held at Kosciuszko Park, to promote active lifestyles for families. Each family could be given up to two bikes, with free helmets and bike locks, too. The event also offered bike repairs, safety demonstrations, and even live music.

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