Mindful eating at parties – during the holidays and beyond Georgene Sommer, Registered Dietician, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers We all know that the holidays means parties, food and a lot of temptation! If you are watching what you eat for any number of reasons, it can be a scary time. It’s quite the challenge … Continued
Healthcare insurance costs are rising. It’s a fact. We also don’t plan to get hurt or sick. So you may be wondering is paying for health insurance worth it? This decision can be a hard one, but the answer is yes – if possible, we should all have health insurance. Imelda Cruz, Social Services Coordinator … Continued
Tips to keep the flu out of your house this season The flu is coming and like always – it is everywhere! Although there is no way to completely avoid exposure to the flu, there are things you and your family can do to greatly lower your chances and help prevent it from spreading … Continued
Sixteenth Street’s Liz Claudio, RN, Director of Clinical Operations, has been selected as this year’s UMOS Hispanic Woman of the Year 2016. She will be honored at the Hispanic Awards Banquet in which they recognize outstanding individuals who have distinguished themselves through their professional accomplishments and/or community involvement. Liz’s work directly affects thousands of individuals … Continued
Dr. Francisco Enriquez, Sixteenth Street Pediatrician, sheds light on the current conversation around obesity and what providers should really be talking about with their patients. Obesity is a problem, we all know it. Nationally nearly 38% of adults are obese and the childhood obesity rates have stayed at around 17% for nearly a decade[i]. But … Continued
Going back to school is a fun and exciting time for kids! But for kids with asthma, it can be a bit scary. With a new environment and new people it’s important to cover all your asthma bases before the first bell rings. Gerardo Jimenez, Certified Asthma Educator, offers up some great tips at how … Continued
Breast cancer is scary. But the idea of not being there for your family is even scarier. Having regular mammograms is one way to combat that fear and know you are taking positive steps towards a healthy future. Let’s tackle common questions around screening mammograms and give some insight on how you can be … Continued
Support group for Latina teens confronts depression, suicide Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, May 19, 2016 As suicide rates continue to rise amongst Latina teens in Milwaukee, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is taking steps to provide support and treatment to the high risk youths through the SEEDS group treatment program– self-esteem, empowerment, empathy, and discovery of self. Sophia Boyd discusses … Continued
After a commendable 27 years as the president and CEO of Sixteenth Street Community Health Center, Dr. John Bartkowski will be retiring on March 31st, 2017, and passing the business to the capable hands of Dr. Julie Schuller. Schuller has been a vital part of 16th Street for 20 years, and was evidently a frontrunner … Continued
“We can’t separate the mind and body.” These are words from Maria Perez, psychologist and Sixteenth Street director of behavioral health (BH), as quoted in Integrated medical care aims to break down wall in treating illnesses of body, mind, by Guy Boulton of the Journal Sentinel. The article focuses on the shift to “more collaboration … Continued
