MKE Elevate

09/20/2023

Introducing our 2023-2028 MKE Elevate Steering Committee! Radaya of Ubuntu Research and Evaluation joined to create positive change and foster well-being in individuals and communities alike.

08/17/2023

Join us for our summer action team meetings! RSVP at milwaukee.gov/elevate

🏘 Built Environment: TODAY at 10am
🧸 Maternal and Child Health: TODAY at 4pm
🚑 Safe and Supportive Communities: Next Tuesday 8/22 at 10:30am

08/10/2023

Join us for our Summer Action Team meetings on August 17th and 22nd! Learn more and RSVP at milwaukee.gov/elevate.

06/14/2023

Introducing our 2023-28 MKE Elevate Steering Committee! Karin at the City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention joined the Steering Committee to advance the voice of survivors of violence.

06/09/2023

Introducing our 2023-28 MKE Elevate Steering Committee! Rosamaria at the City of Milwaukee Health Department joined the Steering Committee because one of the priority issues that Milwaukee residents identified was Maternal and Child Health, which she feels passionate about and works towards improving.

06/09/2023

Come join us for a night of community building, free food, mocktails, and Pete's Pop at our upcoming community meeting! This event provides an opportunity to connect with other community members while also learning and providing input on MKE Elevate. Register at Milwaukee.gov/elevate.

¡Únase a nosotros para una noche de desarrollo comunitario, comida gratis, cócteles sin alcohol y paletas Pete's en nuestra próxima reunión comunitaria! Este evento brinda la oportunidad de conectarse con otros miembros de la comunidad mientras aprende y le proporciona información sobre Elevar MKE. Registrarse en Milwaukee.gov/elevate.

06/06/2023

Introducing our 2023-28 MKE Elevate Steering Committee! Rick at the Milwaukee County Office of Equity joined the Steering Committee to help ensure that the voices of the often unheard are being sought and documented.

06/01/2023

Introducing our 2023-28 MKE Elevate Steering Committee! Lindsey at the City of Milwaukee Health Department joined the Steering Committee to be an active part of the work being done to improve the Milwaukee community's health.

06/01/2023

Happy Month, Milwaukee! The City is proud to celebrate the diversity, openness, humanity, and love of our community, as we continue working to make Milwaukee more inclusive, welcoming, and safe for everyone.

05/31/2023

Introducing our 2023-28 MKE Elevate Steering Committee! Susan of the American Heart Association joined the Steering Committee because she wants to help to bring solutions forward and make the pieces of a healthy Milwaukee puzzle fit.

05/30/2023

Introducing our 2023-28 MKE Elevate Steering Committee! Mary, a researcher in Maternal and Child Health, joined the Steering Committee to help identify changemakers and strategies to improve public health.

05/25/2023

Introducing our 2023-28 MKE Elevate Steering Committee! Benjamin of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation joined the Steering Committee to bring an anti-racist perspective firmly rooted in systems theory to this critical public health work.

05/24/2023

Introducing our 2023-28 MKE Elevate Steering Committee! Demonte of A Dope Public Health Podcast and the Wellpoint Care Network joined the Steering Committee because he wants to use his personal and professional experience to contribute to the betterment of Milwaukee.

05/23/2023

Introducing our 2023-2028 steering committee! Xiaobei of Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, UW-Milwaukee joined to bring her research expertise in health disparities and professional experiences in community advocacy.

05/23/2023

Introducing our 2023-2028 Steering Committee! David of Center for Urban Population Health joined because he has both historic process memory to share as well as an understanding of organizations and professionals who are working in public health.

05/22/2023

Introducing our 2023-2028 steering committee! Caroline joined to make sure all people who live in Milwaukee have the resources and services they need to thrive.

05/22/2023

Introducing our 2023-2028 MKE Elevate Steering Committee! Byron joined to provide strategic direction on key decisions that can impact health and equity gaps.

05/19/2023

Thanks to all who joined us yesterday for the Built Environment and Maternal and Child Health action team meetings!

Join us next Tuesday 5/23 for the Safety and Violence Prevention meeting.

RSVP at bit.ly/svp2023q2

05/12/2023

05/12/2023

Join us to learn more about this 2 year PAID program that establishes the foundation for a career in code enforcement. Please register to the Eventbrite link below. Please share.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/code-enforcement-intern-information-session-tickets-628706838077

04/19/2023

Students are eligible to apply for a laptop and/or a $1,000 scholarship. Apply today at
Https://www.Tmul.Org/_files/ugd/dfab1f_1698ec429aaa42178b5123aef43519bf.Pdf

04/19/2023

03/31/2023

Today, we celebrate the legacy of labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez. This day is commemorated to promote service in honor of his life and work.

Hoy celebramos el legado del líder sindical y activista de los derechos civiles César Chávez. Este día se conmemora para promover el servicio en honor a su vida y obra.

03/31/2023

Today is , and Milwaukee is proud to celebrate the lives, contributions, and activism of transgender people in our city. Milwaukee will continue to stand with our transgender community as we work to promote safety, equity, equality, and justice for all.

03/30/2023

Recent data from the 2022 Community Health Assessment highlights racial health disparities still prevalent in Milwaukee. Read the report below to view more data on the health of our city's residents:https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/healthAuthors/ADMIN/PDFs/Reports/MHD_CHA_FINAL.pdf

Taking into account recent data and feedback from the Milwaukee community, Racism and Health Equity was identified as the overarching priority that will drive the MKE Elevate Community Health Improvement Plan for 2023-2028.

Visit our website for more info or register for our 2nd round of action team meetings in May! We'll continue reviewing and building strategies to implement equity initiatives into our next Community Health Improvement Plan.

RSVP at milwaukee.gov/elevate

03/25/2023

Join us at the Black Birth Symposium tomorrow at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Erica Olivier talked about the upcoming Black Birth Maternal and Infant Health Symposium, which will be held on March 25 in Milwaukee.

03/22/2023

Join us for our Spring action team meetings this May! RSVP at milwaukee.gov/elevate.

03/22/2023

Help spread the word from our MKE Elevate partner, UWM Zilber School Of Public Health:

"We are currently recruiting for a UW-Milwaukee study about women’s experiences seeking medical care for Long COVID. Specifically, we are looking for U.S. women 18+ to participate in 60-minute Zoom interviews about their experiences with medical providers around Long COVID symptoms."

To see if you’re eligible visit this survey link: https://milwaukee.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6xJTqzffgIhWjQi?Q_CHL=email

03/10/2023

Did you miss our fall meetings? You can view a recording at milwaukee.gov/elevate. Learn more about our Community Health Assessment and community input that informed our 2023-2028 priorities of safety and violence prevention, built environment, and maternal and child health.

03/01/2023

March is , a time to recognize the important contributions of women throughout our past who have played a role in shaping our present. Let’s take this time to share their stories and remember their names.

02/27/2023

Our guide aims to help renters find safe housing, avoid eviction, communicate with landlords, access resources and build a good rental history.

02/21/2023

The Spring Primary Election is TODAY! Polls are open until 8pm. Enter your address to find your Election Day polling location and view your sample ballot at myvote.wi.gov.

02/20/2023

Join us in celebrating the contributions of notable black Americans ahead of the Safety and Violence Prevention Action Team Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

02/16/2023

Update! Due to the weather emergency, we will no longer have an in person option for the Maternal and Child Health action team meeting at 4pm today. Please register for the Zoom link at milwaukee.gov/elevate.

02/15/2023

Join us in celebrating the contributions of notable black Americans ahead of the Built Environment Action Team Meeting on Thursday, February 16, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

02/08/2023

Join us for an upcoming action team meeting to set goals and strategies for our 2023-2028 MKE Elevate Community Health Improvement Plan!

RSVP at the links below. For more information, see Milwaukee.gov/elevate.

🏠Built Environment
bit.ly/be2023q1
🧸Maternal and Child Health
conta.cc/3R1ETfU
🚑Safety and Violence Prevention
bit.ly/svp2023q1

02/01/2023

February is , a time to recognize, celebrate, and honor the rich and diverse history and important contributions and achievements of African Americans.

01/26/2023

Join us as we launch the 2023-2028 community health improvement cycle! RSVP for an action team meeting at milwaukee.gov/elevate.

01/24/2023

Final 2023-2028 MKE Elevate priorities have been selected, based on our Community Health Assessment data and community input from over 2,000 surveys, 86 photo submissions, and feedback at 4 community meetings.

Join us for an action team meeting next month to help set goals, objectives, and strategies. We look forward to working together to make change and improve the health of our community!

For more information, visit milwaukee.gov/elevate.

01/22/2023

Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! The City of Milwaukee wishes you all luck, health, and prosperity in the Year of the Rabbit.