A Kinnickinnic River Q&A with Ben Gramling, Director of Environmental Health at Sixteenth Street A river and a community health center. They may seem far from related, and you might think, huh, that’s an odd pair. A number of questions may come to mind – Why would a community health center focus on restoring a … Continued
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin recently recognized David Waters, MD, pediatrician at Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers (SSCHC), with its first ever Community Physician of the Year Award. Through his work at SSCHC and Children’s, Dr. Waters works to improve the health of his patients and the communities in which they live. Dr. Waters is very … Continued
Caring for our community is a privilege and a challenge. It requires constant innovation and a deep knowledge of our community’s environment and culture. At Sixteenth Street we pride ourselves on our innovation both inside and outside of our exam rooms. It is necessary to provide care that truly makes a difference in the lives … Continued
Caution! Don’t Forget about You! Registered Dietitian Katy Murphy Dispels 5 Postpartum Myths about Nutrition and Caring for Yourself. The baby is here, and all focus is on him or her. Whether it is your first baby, or your fifth baby, a new little one in the house means routines have changed, eating has … Continued
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers recently opened its first in-school clinics at St. Anthony School, America’s largest Catholic K-12 school. By providing healthcare within the community and outside of clinic walls, SSCHC’s in-school clinics at St. Anthony break down common barriers to care. For example, parents who have trouble taking off work, no longer have … Continued
“An estimated 10 percent of kids under age six in Milwaukee have unhealthy levels of lead in their blood. The culprit: lead-based paint.” In light of the Flint, Michigan lead disaster, WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio’s Susan Bence takes a look at our own lead problem right here in Milwaukee, and whats being done to combat it. … Continued
Sixteenth Street’s Healthy Choices Program is partnering with AmeriCorps Farm to School to expand the work they do in schools to promote healthy eating and living. The Healthy Latino Schools Initiative offers activities such as nutrition education in classes and after school, family nutrion programs, cooking lessons, gardening activities, outings where kids can visit farms, … Continued
Valued Sixteenth Street volunteer, Rochelle Neu, was featured in Urban Milwaukee’s Milwaukee Volunteer’s section for the amazing work and time she devotes to Sixteenth Street. Rochelle Neu has always had a passion and talent for making baby blankets and 4 years ago she found the perfect counterpart to that passion; moms in need at Sixteenth … Continued
Our appreciation for our amazing doctors goes beyond words-thank you for everything you do for Sixteenth Street, our patients, their families and our community! Happy Doctors Day 2015!
CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Dr. Steven Murphy for being honored with the Sigurd Sivertson Medical Education Award by the UW – University of Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association! “Steven is an exceptional physician leader who has dedicated his career to working with medically underserved populations since he was a student in Madison, then in Los Angeles … Continued
