Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa, 2024 Community Benefits
Annual Community Events Honor Cultures and Advance Health Equity
Partnerships and outreach at annual events support the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network commitment to stay connected to the diverse communities it serves, improve health and wellness and reduce health disparities.
Milwaukee Hmong New Year celebrated the rich Hmong culture with activities, food and cultural performances at a two-day event at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center in December. Froedtert & MCW team members provided health information and free flu vaccinations. Language Services interpreters helped translate for Hmong-speaking attendees. The health network is a longstanding partner of the Hmong American Friendship Association and a sponsor of Hmong New Year.
Mexican Fiesta in August at Henry Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront celebrated and helped build awareness of Mexican culture with fun, food and music. Froedtert & MCW volunteers, including members of the LatinX Business Resource Group, provided attendees information about cancer and diabetes prevention and treatment and the new Froedtert & MCW Forest Home Health Center serving Milwaukee’s south side.
Also in August, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) National Walk for Education raised funds to provide scholarships and services to UNCF students and support historically black colleges and universities. Froedtert & MCW volunteers shared information about cancer prevention and treatment and cheered on walk participants at the event held at Veteran’s Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront.
Milwaukee Hmong New Year celebrated the rich Hmong culture with activities, food and cultural performances at a two-day event at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center in December. Froedtert & MCW team members provided health information and free flu vaccinations. Language Services interpreters helped translate for Hmong-speaking attendees. The health network is a longstanding partner of the Hmong American Friendship Association and a sponsor of Hmong New Year.
Mexican Fiesta in August at Henry Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront celebrated and helped build awareness of Mexican culture with fun, food and music. Froedtert & MCW volunteers, including members of the LatinX Business Resource Group, provided attendees information about cancer and diabetes prevention and treatment and the new Froedtert & MCW Forest Home Health Center serving Milwaukee’s south side.
Also in August, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) National Walk for Education raised funds to provide scholarships and services to UNCF students and support historically black colleges and universities. Froedtert & MCW volunteers shared information about cancer prevention and treatment and cheered on walk participants at the event held at Veteran’s Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront.
Community Outreach Nurses and Community Care-A-Van Reduce Health Disparities and Improve Wellness
Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin team members bring preventative resources and services to Milwaukee residents who need them the most, directly where they live, work and play. Thousands of individuals receive access to health education, blood pressure and blood glucose screenings, social resource navigation and referrals to care.
In January, the health network and Milwaukee Fire Department teamed up to provide CPR training to barbers at Gee’s Clipper’s on Milwaukee’s north side. Most cardiac arrests happen in homes and public settings. If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Froedtert & MCW dermatologists screened 52 community members at a free skin, hair and nails event at Gee’s Clippers in February. Volunteers also provided health information and answered questions. Interpreters from the health network’s Language Services Department translated for Spanish-speaking participants. People of color have a higher risk of dying from skin cancer due to lack of access to dermatology services and delays in care. Screening and early detection can help save lives.
Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic builds on the trust and strength of barbershop comradery among African American men to connect them to health services and resources in a comfortable setting. It is a partnership between Gee’s Clippers, the Froedtert & MCW health network and Network Health. Froedtert & MCW community outreach nurses provide nursing services at Gee’s on Fridays including blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index screenings and health education. They also help connect individuals to community resources.
Last fall, community outreach nurses Tierra Hoard, RN and Jasmine Johnikin, RN, hosted nine free flu shot clinics throughout the city of Milwaukee. Each year, the nurses partner with community organizations to provide free flu vaccines to underserved populations under the Community Care-A-Van initiative. The Community Care-A-Van provides Milwaukee residents access to free health screenings, education, health coaching and navigation to resources.
Last fall, community outreach nurses Tierra Hoard, RN and Jasmine Johnikin, RN, hosted nine free flu shot clinics throughout the city of Milwaukee. Each year, the nurses partner with community organizations to provide free flu vaccines to underserved populations under the Community Care-A-Van initiative. The Community Care-A-Van provides Milwaukee residents access to free health screenings, education, health coaching and navigation to resources.
Many factors make it difficult for people to access health care, including lack of transportation, access and awareness of resources. By providing services such as health screenings and flu shots, the community outreach nurses are bridging the gap between the community and the health care system. The Community Care-A-Van is sponsored by the Froedtert & MCW health network and the Milwaukee Bucks.
In January, the health network and Milwaukee Fire Department teamed up to provide CPR training to barbers at Gee’s Clipper’s on Milwaukee’s north side. Most cardiac arrests happen in homes and public settings. If performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Froedtert & MCW dermatologists screened 52 community members at a free skin, hair and nails event at Gee’s Clippers in February. Volunteers also provided health information and answered questions. Interpreters from the health network’s Language Services Department translated for Spanish-speaking participants. People of color have a higher risk of dying from skin cancer due to lack of access to dermatology services and delays in care. Screening and early detection can help save lives.
Gee’s MKE Wellness Clinic builds on the trust and strength of barbershop comradery among African American men to connect them to health services and resources in a comfortable setting. It is a partnership between Gee’s Clippers, the Froedtert & MCW health network and Network Health. Froedtert & MCW community outreach nurses provide nursing services at Gee’s on Fridays including blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index screenings and health education. They also help connect individuals to community resources.
Last fall, community outreach nurses Tierra Hoard, RN and Jasmine Johnikin, RN, hosted nine free flu shot clinics throughout the city of Milwaukee. Each year, the nurses partner with community organizations to provide free flu vaccines to underserved populations under the Community Care-A-Van initiative. The Community Care-A-Van provides Milwaukee residents access to free health screenings, education, health coaching and navigation to resources.
Last fall, community outreach nurses Tierra Hoard, RN and Jasmine Johnikin, RN, hosted nine free flu shot clinics throughout the city of Milwaukee. Each year, the nurses partner with community organizations to provide free flu vaccines to underserved populations under the Community Care-A-Van initiative. The Community Care-A-Van provides Milwaukee residents access to free health screenings, education, health coaching and navigation to resources.
Many factors make it difficult for people to access health care, including lack of transportation, access and awareness of resources. By providing services such as health screenings and flu shots, the community outreach nurses are bridging the gap between the community and the health care system. The Community Care-A-Van is sponsored by the Froedtert & MCW health network and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Health Center and Residency Program Open on Milwaukee's South Side
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Forest Home Health Center welcomed its first patients on June 26, 2023. The health center, located on Milwaukee’s south side, serves the predominantly Hispanic and Latino community. It offers family medicine and behavioral health services and an on-site laboratory. The health center is also home to the South Side Family Medicine Residency Program, which invests in the future of health care by teaching the next generation of physicians.
The three-year residency program will accept six family medicine residents annually, offering culturally and linguistically competent care to the area. Aligned with the Froedtert & MCW health network’s overall growth strategy, the new health center and residency program will increase the health network’s reach and improve access to quality health care in the communities it serves.
The three-year residency program will accept six family medicine residents annually, offering culturally and linguistically competent care to the area. Aligned with the Froedtert & MCW health network’s overall growth strategy, the new health center and residency program will increase the health network’s reach and improve access to quality health care in the communities it serves.
Interns Complete Project SEARCH Program at Froedtert Hospital
Five interns celebrated their completion of the 2022-2023 Project SEARCH program at Froedtert Hospital during a commencement ceremony June 29, 2023. Project SEARCH helps people with disabilities learn job skills and get work experience. Froedtert Hospital partners with TransCEN Inc./Creative Employment Opportunities to provide nine months of classroom learning, career exploration and job skills training. The goal is to help the interns secure a year-round job with a competitive wage. Three interns have accepted positions at Froedtert Hospital.
