Specialty Clinics
Community Health Elective Opportunities
During individual resource time, students can participate in any of the following activities as available.
Phone or email the contact person ahead of time to arrange
Clinical Service
Walker's Point Community Clinic: Free Clinic serving a largely Hispanic population. The student will see patients, staff them with the clinic coordinator or available faculty as needed. The student, working as a team with NP's, NP students, students and faculty will evaluate patients, formulate assessment and plans, dispense medications, address preventive recommendations and work with the clinic social worker to understand the unique cultural needs of this patient population. Hours: Monday-Friday 1-5 pm Location: 611 W. National Ave. Parking: street. Contact: Alison Gima (384-1400) You must call ahead to ensure that there are sufficient interpreters and faculty available.
Aurora School-Based Health Team: Work with an interdisciplinary team at one of 17 Milwaukee elementary, middle and high schools served by the SBHT. Contact: Teresa Rommelfanger, NP, manager, 219-7748 (teresa.rommelfanger@aurora.org) or John Brill, MD, Medical Director, 649-3556 (john.brill.md@aurora.org)
Walker's Point Youth Shelter: Work with family medicine faculty and students to do intake physicals on youth presenting to the shelter. On a prn basis. Contact: Jenny Omernick, 219-5954 and let her know you are interested and how you can be reached. Most intakes will be done in the evening.
The City on a Hill Health Clinic: Is a Christ-centered health care ministry in urban Milwaukee that provides compassionate care to the whole person. Free clinic every 2nd Saturday each month 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
2224 West Kilbourn Ave. (10 blocks west of Aurora Sinai), Milwaukee , WI 53233
Contact: Pam Smith, (414) 931-6670
Public Health: Milwaukee Health Department
STD Clinic Milwaukee Health Department: Work with MHD nurses as they provide care for patients with STDs. Contact Mary McCarron, NP:
Keenan Central Health Clinic
3200 North 36th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53216
(414) 286-8082
Immunizations: The City of Milwaukee Health Department Immunization Program manages the administration of vaccine at all of the Health Department Clinics. The Immunization Program is available to answer questions about immunizations, help locate immunization records and provide materials and resources to the general public. Contact: Angela Hagy (414) 286-5833
TB Control Program: Work with MHD staff as they provide testing and treatment for persons with known or suspected TB. Contact Ermine Reitel, NP
Keenan Central Health Clinic
3200 North 36th Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53216
(414) 286-8555
Lead: The City of Milwaukee Health Department Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (MHD CLPPP) is a nationally recognized, award-winning program. Approximately 40 employees provide comprehensive services to lead poisoned children and their families as well as innovative primary prevention efforts aimed at preventing lead poisoning before it occurs. Contact: Lisa Acheson (Director, Public Health Nursing) (414) 286-2388) City of Milwaukee Health Department | 841 North Broadway, 3rd Floor | Milwaukee 53202
A variety of other experiences and opportunities are available for those with an interest in public and population health. Contact: Barbara Beck, PhD, MHD Training and Education Coordinator, (414) 286-8510
Red Cross Mental Health Outreach to the Homeless: Contact: Jean Lowery 345-8666. Help evaluate mental health issues and find resources for the homeless.
Community Resources
Sexual Assault Treatment Center: Debbie Donovan (219-5938) - The student will meet with a social worker and nurse. The student will be introduced to evaluation and management of the sexual assault victim including the steps in evidence collection. What the primary care physician needs to know about sexual assault including screening, recognition and referral. Students can volunteer to be 'on-call' if a patient who is willing to have them be present comes in.
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin: Maria Melendez, training director, 429-9701.
The Healing Center: Ongoing resources for adult sexual assault survivors. In Esperanza Unida building, 611 W. National Ave. Contact Melinda Hughes 671-4325
Food Pantries
St. Vincent de Paul: Has a variety of programs for the poor, including a daily meal program at 10th and Madison on the near south side (414)-462-7837 www.svdpmilw.org Volunteer Coordinator: Beth Hohenfeldt
St. Ben's Community Meal Program: Hospitality ministers and "Blue Shirt" security staff ensure a hospitable & safe environment inside & outside. 1015 N Ninth St, Milwaukee WI 53233-1468 Phone: 414.271.0135 Parking Address: 924 W State St
Each night volunteers are needed to help with beverages, tables, and dishes. Groups or individuals who would like to get involved with the mission of St Ben's Community Meal, should contact Br Dave at 414.271.0135 ext 15 or at brdaveschwab@juno.com Just 2 blocks east of Sinai, 3 blocks north of library hill apts.
Hunger Task Force: Established in 1974, Hunger Task Force is a private, non-profit organization that exists to prevent and eliminate hunger. Hunger Task Force accomplishes this mission by providing support for hunger-relief organizations, promoting sound social policy, and through community and economic development initiatives related to food security. Hunger Task Force promotes the idea that all people should have dignified access to food obtained through normal means. Sara Luke 414-777-0483 www.hungertaskforce.org
IndependenceFirst: IndependenceFirst is a non-profit agency directed by, and for the benefit of, persons with disabilities, primarily serving the four county metropolitan Milwaukee area. Our agency mission is to effectively facilitate empowerment of individuals with disabilities through: Education, Advocacy, Independent Living Services, and Coalition Building. We promote diversity and multicultural participation in our operation and services. The four "core" services offered are: independent living skills training, peer counseling, advocacy, and information and referral services to persons with disabilities in the counties of Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, and Milwaukee. IndependenceFirst provides services to persons with disabilities of ALL kinds, throughout ALL age groups. http://www.independencefirst.org/resources/
AIDS Resource Center of WI (ARCW): Outreach testing and education
Visiting Nurse Association: Spend a half-day with a nurse doing home visits. Learn how to optimize communication with a visiting nurse, what their capabilities are, what home equipment/monitoring devices are available. Understand economic and billing issues. Contact: Elaine Riedel, education coordinator, 414.328.4464
Zilber Hospice: The 18-bed Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice residence (1155 Honey Creek Parkway; Wauwatosa 53213) provides a continuous care option for those in need of pain and symptom management, and spiritual and psychosocial support at end-of-life. This homelike setting offers large patient suites that accommodate overnight stays for family or friends, outdoor patios and courtyards, family lounges, a meditation space, library and solarium. In addition, the carefully chosen furnishings help create an atmosphere where the physical environment supports the caring work of volunteers and staff. The Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice is the only facility in the metro Milwaukee area to provide care and support for children at the end of life. Contact: Elaine Riedel, education coordinator (328.4464).
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office: When are deaths reportable?; How to fill out a death certificate?; How to best communicate with the medical examiners' office? Contact: Eileen Weller, office manager, 223-1200
http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/display/router.asp?docid=7718
Complementary/Alternative Medicine
Aurora Center for Well Being at Aurora Wiselives Center: Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage: 8320 West Bluemound Road; Suite 125 A; Wauwatosa, WI 53213; (414) 302-3800
CORE/El Centro: 611 W. National Ave; Suite 409; Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone 414 384-2673
Fax 414 384-4585
Email: info@CORE-elcentro.org
Services offered:
Swedish Massage: This type of massage is the most common and familiar to people. It is known to be relaxing and to have great physical, emotional and spiritual healing benefits. The practioners use their fingers or palms to release soft tissue and muscle tension, improve circulation and release endorphins (the body's natural painkillers). Neuromuscular Therapy: This form of massage combines trigger point release work with general massage strokes. NMT is specifically designed to work with all areas of the body especially those areas that are typically problem areas (such as lower back, shoulders, neck, legs, arms). Reiki: An ancient healing art rediscovered in Japan in the 1800's, Reiki means "universal life force energy." The natural healing energy is channeled through the body of the practioners into the client by a "gentle laying on of hands". A Reiki treatment restores balance to the body, bringing a sense of wholeness and well being and assisting in the healing of illness, injury and disease. Prenatal Massage: Helps reduce lower back pain, build up of fluids in the hands and feet and helps you and your baby relax. Acupressure: This ancient healing art uses finger pressure on specific points to unblock, balance, or increase the circulation or chi energy in the body. Acupressure can be effective in treating symptoms of stress. Often various acupressure points are used in combination with other forms of bodywork. Breathwork: This is a modality which utilizes the breath to assist an individual in working through emotional or physical blocks. This work is done with a breathwork coach. The goal of this form of bodywork is to create a greater sense of energy by providing an opportunity for release and healing. Color Therapy: Healing with color is an ancient practice used to ease physical and emotional pain. This form uses a beam of colored light on various meridian points on the skin to treat various dysfunctions in the body with the goal of bringing balance and harmony to the body by easing physical & emotional pain. Brennan Healing Science: Brennan Healing Science is a hands on healing technique developed by Hands of Light author, Barbara Brennan. It uses a variety of techniques to clear, charge, restructure, repair and align the human energy field. Treatments not only ease physical discomfort, but also assist personal development and spiritual growth.
Miscellaneous Volunteer Opportunities
The Volunteer Center of Milwaukee has a listing of many possible experiences for you, your colleagues, or your family. http://www.volunteermilwaukee.org/
From time to time we will receive requests for students to assist at health fairs, give a school presentation, etc. These will be forwarded to you thru UW email.
