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Dental Clinic
Our Dental Clinic offers more than dental cleanings and simple procedures to keep your teeth and mouth healthy and clean. We are a patient-centered dental home and we are dedicated to making your visit pleasant, so you can experience the benefits of healthy teeth for a lifetime.
Pharmacy
Our professional pharmacists and technicians are an important member of your Care Team. They provide you with important information about the medications you are prescribed and coordinate your care with your primary care provider and Behavioral Health Care provider to promote safe, quality patient care.
Medical Clinic
Our medical teams work together to provide you with the best possible treatment and outcomes in a comfortable, well-equipped setting. We provide comprehensive and culturally sensitive health care for your whole family. You are at the center of your provider-led Care Team.
Behavioral Health Department
GLIIHC’s Behavioral Health Department staff provide social, behavioral, cultural, and spiritual services. Our behavioral health and social services’ mission is to meet the emotional and mental health needs of urban Indians and loved ones with respect and sensitivity to your culture.
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Making Sure the Kids Are Alright
The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center Behavioral Health Department Unveils New Child & Family Services The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center has developed a program that is particularly focused on providing early intervention in children with...
GLIIHC Annual Community Health Fair Hits the Drive-Thru
The Gerald L Ignace Indian Health Center will host its 4th Annual Community Health Fair on Thursday, August 6th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. In an effort to minimize contact, the event will be held as a drive-thru in the parking lot of the Clinic, located off of 10th &...
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The next Diabetes Prevention Program(DPP) begins on January 23! Participants from 2024's DPP group learned ways to start a healthier diet, increase physical activity, and take actions to help prevent diabetes. Some of the former participants shared their thoughts on their experiences during the program:
"This program has increased my overall well-being."
"I felt better after weight loss, and encouraged to eat properly and exercise more."
Join us at the Open House: Diabetes Prevention Program on January 9, to meet the DPP coaches and learn more about the program.
For more information or the register, contact:
Dane, 414-316-5023, dhagert@gliihc.net
Anni, 414-316-5054, aliu@gliihc.net
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Our W.O.L.F.E. (Work Out Low-Fat Elders) group wants to wish everyone Happy Holidays!
W.O.L.F.E. is a free weekly, year-round program for Native Elders & friends 45 & older. The program provides a safe space for our Elders to socialize, exercise, and learn about nutrition to support their health. This program is every Wednesday, from 10am - 1pm. To learn more about the program: www.gliihc.net/WOLFE
For questions or to register, contact Diana, 414-316-5018 or dosberg@gliihc.net
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Good lookin’ group 🙂
Happy Holidays to some of the true VIPs of our community! We love yall. ❤️ 🪶✨️
We love our elders! 🙏
The Holiday Toy Event is TWO DAYS AWAY! Applications can still be submitted (with all required documentation) through Thursday, December 19th, but please note that children’s gifts will only be fulfilled with items we have on hand. Stop by the All Nations Wellness Center in our lower level to complete an application! Applications can ONLY be completed in person.
And you still have time to donate to the Holiday Coat Drive! We are accepting NEW winter apparel that will go to Native families. You can also contribute a monetary donation through our fundraising page: fundraise.givesmart.com/e/wRLACQ?vid=1griw9
Any questions, please reach out to Ashley, 414-316-3746, areiter@gliihc.net
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I have some toys to donate. Could I drop them off during the toy drive?
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A representative from @RootsWingsFdn toured our facility this week, and learned about our services. We are incredibly grateful for their funds that help us continue to offer community and cultural programing.
2On Denim Day, we stand with sexual assault survivors to show support & speak out against sexual violence. Thanks to everyone who joined the MKE Denim Day press conference to help raise our voices together. @mkeovp, @MayorOfMKE, @DavidCrowleyWI, @MilwaukeePolice, @MilFireDept
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The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center (GLIIHC) is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation means that GLIIHC has met compliance with nationally recognized standards for providing high-quality, safe patient care. AAAHC accreditation is our commitment to continually improve services and performance – in all areas of the organization. Nationally, we have joined a body of more than 5,000 accredited ambulatory health care organizations across the United States.
The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center is accredited as a Patient Centered Medical Home with Behavioral Health Integration Award by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). NCQA is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assessing and reporting on the quality of health care organizations. NCQA’s mission is to improve the quality of health care.
The Gerald L Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. (GLIIHC) employs evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) and clinical decision support (CDS) into the delivery of healthcare services to help health care providers incorporate the best available evidence into clinical decision making to deliver safe and appropriate care).