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| | | | Chair Dr. Wujie Zhang called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm.
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| | | | Vice Chair Tahira Malik motioned to approve, Dr. Martin seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor and none opposed.
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| | | | Chair Dr. Wujie Zhang shared that Vice Chair Tahira Malik was recognized by MKE Elevate’s Safe & Supportive Communities group at the End of Year Celebration.
Board Member Ericka Sinclair shared information about the upcoming Black Health Day MKE 2026 (2/7) and the 4th Annual Intergenerational Colorectal & Prostate Cancer Awareness Health Fair and Charity Basketball Game (3/14).
Link to flyer: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jvxegsb/lp/cb7b0a95-7d0a-4b09-bb3f-f3d473aff4fc
Board Member Caroline Gomez-Tom highlighted two resources, the Know Your Rights webpages at the city and county level:
City - https://city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/know-your-rights-and-available-resources
County - https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Know-Your-Rights
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| | 5. | | Presentation of DHS 140 Level III Certification by DHS Southeast Region Director Matthew Collie | | | |
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| | | | DHS Southeast Region Director Matthew Collie presented Commissioner Totoraitis and the Board with a plaque representing MHD's continued certification as a Level III Health Department after its latest DHS 140 review. Director Collie highlighted MHD's commitment to health equity and organizational change. | | | |
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| | 6. | | Presentation of the City of Milwaukee Substance Use Response Strategy and Budget by Commissioner Totoraitis and MFD Chief Aaron Lipski | | | |
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| | | | Commissioner Totoraitis and Milwaukee Fire Department Chief Aaron Lipski presented an Opioid Settlement Fund (OSF) Strategy update, including priorities, contextual tools & frameworks, collaborative work group membership, the Continuum of Care, and budget requests (overall and across the Continuum of Care).
Q&A
Board Member Dr. Irum Ziauddin asked about the timeframe of implementation. Commissioner Totoraitis said there had been spending of OSF between MHD and MFD already; however, this plan looking forward is over a multi-year timeline.
Board Member Dr. Ian Martin asked about the status of the fund. Commissioner Totoraitis said different settlements are still coming in so the total was not yet known.
Chair Dr. Wujie Zhang highlighted the recovery element in the budget. Public Health Strategist Anna Narvey explained the subtotal lines in each of the 4 areas reflect the budget allocation from each of the respective departments.
Board Member Tahira Malik thanked MHD and MFD for the plan. She asked about future partnership with treatment facilities. Commissioner Totora | | | |
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| | 7. | | Communication from Commissioner Dr. Mike Totoraitis | | | |
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| | | | (A) STI Clinic
Commissioner Totoraitis provided an update on the STI Clinic. MHD is planning to reopen the clinic the week of the 16th, and the clinic will be fully staffed after offer for a Nurse Practitioner. Commissioner Totoraitis said MHD wants to hire another NP/PA-level practitioner.
Commissioner Totoraitis indicated there was potential future partnership with health systems for the STI clinic's work.
Commissioner Totoraitis thanked Deputy Commissioner Jefflyn Brown, Director of Sexual and Reproductive Health Naomi Jenkins, and HR Director Lindsey O’Connor, as well as Director Jackie Carter and Kristin Urban of the Department of Employee Relations for their dedicated work around the clinic reopening and hiring efforts.
Board Member Ericka Sinclair congratulated MHD on the progress it has made with the clinic.
(b) MCH Strategic Plan
Commissioner Totoraitis shared that MHD has entered into a contract with P3 Consulting. The kickoff steering committee meeting occurred this week. There will be an upcoming data scan and a future feedback role for the Board. It is | | | |
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| | | | (a) Improving Branch Collaborations / Branch Collaboration Assignments
(b) Review Board's bylaws
(c) CHAP update
(d) Introducing new FCH Deputy Commissioner Lori Plahmer
(e) Presentation of the CHA
(f) Dr. Ian Martin requested a lead update
(g) Board Member Ericka Sinclair requested a discussion on how the Board can have public comment be a regular of Board work
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| | | | Chair Dr. Wujie Zhang motioned to adjourn, Board Member Dr. Irum Ziauddin seconded the motion,
and it passed with all in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 5:58 pm.
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