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Milwaukee temporarily closes STI clinic
The Milwaukee Health Department announced the temporary closure of its Sexual and Reproductive Health (STI) clinic at Keenan Health Center.
MILWAUKEE - The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 11, a temporary closure of its Sexual and Reproductive Health (STI) Clinic at the Keenan Health Center (3200 N. 36th Street) due to ongoing staffing shortages.
The closure takes effect immediately as the department works to rebuild clinic capacity and ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality operations.
Temporary closure due to staffing shortages
What we know:
MHD expects to provide an update on the STI Clinic’s status in the coming weeks.
During the temporary closure, a news release says Milwaukee residents are encouraged to access same-day STI testing and treatment through community health partners.
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"We have over 95% of our patients that we see have successful treatment and diagnosis of their STIs that they have. But this was a difficult decision to make, given that this is a critical resource that we provide here in the community," said Mike Totoraitis, Milwaukee Commissioner of Health. "This was not an easy decision to make, but we also felt that this was the best way to innovate and try to improve the services that so many people rely on here in our community."
Mike Totoraitis, Milwaukee Commissioner of Health
Trying to fill open positions
What they're saying:
MHD is actively recruiting for public health nurses to support the clinic’s reopening. Multiple hiring events are scheduled in collaboration with the City’s Department of Employee Relations on Nov. 18, Nov. 21, and Dec. 1, along with expanded outreach and social media campaigns to promote these opportunities.
"This clinic is critical to our community," said Jefflyn Brown, Milwaukee Deputy Commissioner of Clinical Services. "As the commissioner said, this decision was not easy to make. We provide free services here, and we know that our community looks for that. And so we are working as quickly, quickly as we can to ensure that folks are able to apply and kind of reduce some of the barriers."
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Milwaukee temporarily closes Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic
Milwaukee's STI Clinic at Keenan Health Center is temporarily closed due to ongoing staffing shortages.
Alternative STI Testing and Treatment Options
Dig deeper:
During the temporary closure, Milwaukee residents are encouraged to access same-day STI testing and treatment through the following community health partners:
- Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI)2555 N. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Drive414-372-8080Hours: Tues–Fri, 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- 2555 N. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Drive
- 414-372-8080
- Hours: Tues–Fri, 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
- Progressive Community Health CentersLisbon Avenue Health Center3522 W. Lisbon AvenueMon–Thurs, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.12th Street Urgent Care945 N. 12th StreetMon–Fri, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (last check-in 6:30 p.m.)
- Lisbon Avenue Health Center3522 W. Lisbon AvenueMon–Thurs, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- 3522 W. Lisbon Avenue
- Mon–Thurs, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- 12th Street Urgent Care945 N. 12th StreetMon–Fri, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (last check-in 6:30 p.m.)
- 945 N. 12th Street
- Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (last check-in 6:30 p.m.)
- Outreach Community Health Centers220 W. Capitol Drive414-727-6320Mon–Thurs, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- 220 W. Capitol Drive
- 414-727-6320
- Mon–Thurs, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Each of these organizations has confirmed same-day availability for STI testing and treatment services.
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Residents can find updates about the STI Clinic’s status, other available services at Keenan, and hiring information at city.milwaukee.gov/health under the Clinics tab, or by going directly to its Clinics webpage.
Keenan Health Center, Milwaukee
Upcoming job fairs
What we know:
MHD is holding job fairs at the Keenan Health Center for the following dates:
- Tuesday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Monday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Interviews will be held same day. Submit your application ahead of time or in person. Bring a Valid Driver’s License or State ID. If you are interested in a position but are unable to attend the hiring events, you are urged to email MHDRecruitment@milwaukee.gov.
The Source: Information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Health Department.