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
We all know exercise is good and that being active is important. We all know we should be doing it. Even though we know, sometimes it just doesn’t happen – and then it continues to not happen for months or years. After spending months or years off the exercise train, how do we get … Continued
The Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers board of directors appointed Executive Vice President Julie Schuller, MD, MPH, MBA, as incoming president and CEO. Dr. Schuller will succeed John Bartkowski, DrPH, who has served as president and CEO for the last 27 years and recently announced his retirement as of March 31, 2017. “We are extremely grateful … Continued
A focus on helping you and your family manage and work well, despite all the different challenges a child with ADHD may bring. ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders. It’s not new, or foreign, but it can still be quite a challenge for many families. It can cause stress between parents, … Continued
