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To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting Wisconsin-based organizations that work to enrich, uplift, and serve the Hispanic community.
Sixteenth Street Health Centers' mission is to improve the health and well-being of Milwaukee and surrounding communities by providing quality patient-centered family-based health care, health education, and social services that’s free from linguistic, cultural, and economic barriers.
Sixteenth Street provides the highest-quality medical, behavioral health, substance abuse, dental and physical therapy to every person who walks through their doors. Their clinics strive to maintain a deep understanding of social determinants of health including:
- Economic Stability
- Education Access and Quality
- Health Care Access and Quality
- Neighborhood and Built Environment
- Social and Community Context
To deepen our impact on people’s lives, our care will extend beyond the vital and high-quality care provided within our clinics and will also extend beyond the four walls of our exam rooms to give individuals and families the support, services, and self-empowerment they need to make wellness a sustainable reality.
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers
In addition to providing medical care, SSCHC offers services geared towards making the community safer and helping families thrive. Their services include:
Environmental Health & Community Wellness
Family Support Programs
HIV & STI Prevention Center
Safe Needle Exchange
You can keep up with Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers in a variety of ways -
Online: sschc.org
In person: SSCHC has locations all over the Milwaukee area. Check their website for the location that fits your needs.
Facebook: Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers
Instagram: @sixteenthstreetchc
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