|
| | | | Chair Dr. Wujie Zhang called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm. | | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
| | 3. | | Approval of Minutes from October 1, 2025 | | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
| | | | Vice Chair Tahira Malik motioned to approve, Board Member Caroline Gomez-Tom seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor and none opposed. | | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
| | | | Chair Dr. Wujie Zhang welcomed new Board Member Dr. Irum Ziauddin. Dr. Irum Ziauddin introduced herself and her background to the rest of the Board.
Board Member Ericka Sinclair highlighted the success of the Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit on November 1, commending City Staff Darryl Davidson and Robert Walker (MHD).
| | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
| | 5. | | Communication from Commissioner Dr. Mike Totoraitis | | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
| | | | Commissioner Totoraitis updated the Board on the Council Member vacancy, reporting that the Mayor’s Office has not heard back yet.
Commissioner Totoraitis spoke of the recent city-lead food and fund drive in light of the shutdown-driven issues with SNAP benefits. It is unclear about how soon litigation will result in restoration of any level of SNAP benefits. As of current knowledge, WIC appears to be funded through this month. MHD is awaiting confirmation of award of federal grants.
Board Member Caroline Gomez-Tom mentioned Milwaukee County plans to propose amending its budget (150k) in contingency funding for food assistance.
Board Member Ericka Sinclair thanked MHD and asked to be told if there was any way the Board could support.
Board Member Dr. Irum Ziauddin asked how many people had accessed the food drive yet. Public Health Strategist Hannah Trasser said that information was not available yet as pick-ups are still occurring.
Commissioner Totoraitis gave an update on opioid settlement funds (OSF). MHD is putting together a broad 5-year budget for OSF. That fi | | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
| | 6. | | MKE Elevate Built Environment Presentation by Public Health Strategists
Amanda Richman and Hannah Trasser
| | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
| | | | Public Health Strategists Hannah Trasser (Food Systems) and Amanda Richman (Housing & Transportation) presented on the MKE Built Environment Action Team, including an overview of MKE Elevate, main topics of the Built Environment work (healthy housing, transportation and active spaces, and food justice), recent projects, and further exploration of the ideas of proactive housing inspection, Vision Zero, and the current food and fund drive. Public Health Strategist Amanda Richman highlighted the Engage MKE page for public comment on proposed built environment projects.
Public Health Strategist Amanda Richman highlighted that next Saturday is the World Day of Remembrance for traffic loss. Flyers will be shared with the Board.
Board Member Dr. Irum Ziauddin asked if medical providers could also report issues with housing to DNS. Public Health Strategist Amanda Richman answered that anyone could call in a complaint, citing an example in which the RON Coalition has previously submitted complaints. Complainants need a thorough description of the issue and the address.
Board Member D | | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
| | 7. | | Branch Collaboration Items | | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
| | | | Board Member Dr. Darlene Beck recently met with Deputy Commissioner Jefflyn Brown, sharing the food drive flyer as well as information on hiring for Public Health Nurses. There have been shortages of Bicillin (for treatment of syphilis) but MHD has inventory for now. | | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
| | | | a. Improving Branch Collaborations / Branch Collaboration Assignments (tentative hold for February)
b. OSF Budget
c. CHAP update (tentative hold for February)
Chair Dr. Wujie Zhang proposed to cancel the January meeting due to the holidays.
| | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
| | | | Chair Dr. Wujie Zhang motioned to adjourn, Board Member Dr. Ian Martin seconded the motion, and it passed with all in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 pm. | | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
241393
| 0 | | Communication | Communication relating to the documents submitted to the Board of Health for its meetings in 2025. | | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|