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Sixteenth Street Community Health Center Opens Community Pharmacy at Chavez Location
Serving as a one-stop shop for patients to pick up medications, the pharmacy offers bilingual care, cost-saving medication reviews, seamless care integration, and more. Sixteenth Street is proud to fulfill their commitment of meeting patients and the community where...
NorthLakes Community Clinic Opens Augusta Clinic
A ribbon-cutting event marked a new chapter of accessible healthcare for Augusta area residents. Speakers included NorthLakes CEO Reba Rice, Director of Regional Operations Carrie Roberts, Clinic Manager Heidi Dubberke, State Senator Jesse James, State Representative...
Dental School Forum Brings Native Health Care, Culture to Light
Leaders from Wisconsin’s lone Indian health center recently visited the state’s only dental school to discuss dentistry, public health and the cultural impact of serving Native populations. November’s “Bridge Building Session,” an educational forum hosted by Marquette...
NorthLakes Community Clinic announces promotions of Tochterman, Rice
NorthLakes Community Clinic has announced a new chapter in its leadership, with Ana Tochterman stepping into the role of CEO on Jan. 1. The transition speaks to the Federally Qualified Health Center’s commitment to delivering high-quality, integrated healthcare...
WPHCA Welcomes Two New Staff Members
Cassandra Heller, Administrative Assistant Cassandra will be providing general administrative support at WPHCA along with managing event registration and planning event and meeting logistics. Prior to WPHCA, Cassandra worked for the Beaver Dam Unified School District...
WPHCA Names Scott Stewart as the Organization’s New CEO
Scott Stewart, MPA will join the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) in January 2025 as its Chief Executive Officer, serving as the new leader for the statewide organization serving Wisconsin’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs or CHCs),...
Pillar Health Takes Part in Groundbreaking of New Lincoln-King Community & Health Care Center in Racine
Pillar Health, a division of Kenosha Community Health Center (KCHC), is proud to join the City of Racine’s vision for expanded community healthcare as a key partner in the soon-to-be-built Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. This $68 million project, located...
Access Behavioral Health Team Recognized at CFHA Conference
Congratulations to Beth Zeidler Schreiter & Meghan Fondow of the Access Community Health Centers' Behavioral Health team who were recognized for their work at the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) Integrated Care Conference last week in San...
State Legislators awarded 2024 Community Health Center Champions
Richelle visited Noble Clinic's new site in Stevens Point set to open summer 2025 and presented Senator Testin with the award. Majority Leader Tyler August was presented the 2024 Community Health Center Champion award last week. Thank you for continuing to support...
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. Celebrates 35 Years
Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. celebrated 35 years of providing health care in the city. To commemorate the anniversary, the city and county of Milwaukee honored MHSI's contributions with official proclamations, highlighting their commitment to advancing health...
Community Health Center CEOs Tackle Challenges
Community health center CEOs discussed how they’re tackling challenges tied to health inequities and more during a roundtable last week in Madison hosted by Wisconsin Health News. From rising behavioral health demands to persistent health inequities to the workforce...
Everyday Hero: Team Helps Keep Native Wellness Garden Thriving for 10 Years
This year, the Native Wellness Garden is celebrating its 10th anniversary of keeping tradition and culture alive. It’s located at 3780 S 6th Street on Milwaukee’s South Side. The garden is an extension of the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, which provides...