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City of Milwaukee joins local health plans in hosting 'Faith Leaders’ Forum on Health'
Mayor Barrett and Commissioner of Health welcome faith leaders for day of listening and collaborative discussion On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, Mayor Tom Barrett and Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker greeted more than 70 area faith leaders for the Faith Leaders’ Forum on Health. Hosted by Community Connect Health Plan and Children’s Community Health Plan with support from the City of Milwaukee Health Department, the day’s agenda was centered on hearing from local faith leaders about the greatest health needs in the neighborhoods they serve. “Faith leaders in Milwaukee are the trusted drivers of change in their neighborhoods,” said Mayor Tom Barrett, who works with faith leaders year round on efforts such as violence prevention, neighborhood improvement, and infant mortality. “This day is designed by area health plans in order to hear from our faith leaders and continue to build collaborative efforts to address our community’s most pressing health needs.” The event was held at the Italian Conference Center located at 631 E. Chicago St. The keynote speaker was Steve Ohly, RN, NP of Community Clinics for Aurora UW Medical Group. Steve has worked more than 30 years in direct patient care in health care settings, primarily with economically poor and uninsured citizens.
Photo by Yvonne Kemp
Pictured at the event (from left) are Rev. Brenda M. Noach; Community Organizer Auriea Mosley; keynote speaker Steve Ohly, RN, NP; and Showers of Blessings Fellowship Church Pastor Darry Tucker.s
Gregory Thornton leaving MPS It was learned this week that Gregory Thornton, 59, who was selected superintendent of the Milwaukee Public School District in 2010 will be departing the district this summer to become superintendent of the Baltimore City Public Schools. The announcement was made Tuesday at a Baltimore elementary school where the School Commissioners were joined by Thornton and Baltimore MPS Photo mayor Stephanie RawlingsBlake. Thornton’s current Dr. Gregory Thornton contract with MPS was extended last August by the MPS board to 2016. The superintendent’s position in Baltimore pays $290.000, which is higher than what he is paid here.
Coming Next Week Special Edition Featuring: • In-depth biographies on this year's honorees • Our 2014 Louvenia Johnson Scholarship Recipients • Tributes from the community • More on our Black History Month Celebration
Getting students ready for the ACT The Social Development Commission is offering high school students the opportunity to prepare for the college entrance exam, the ACT. ACT Wings Workshops are being offered at SDC for students planning on attending college after graduation. The free two half-day sessions include instruction and materials plus practice exercises in all five test areas. Individual follow-up sessions are included in the workshops. The ACT is used by many colleges and universities for admission of new students plus can be used to determine financial aid. The sessions are designed to prepare students for the tests so they can be at their best when they take this important exam. To sign up, visit the program page on the SDC website at www.cr-sdc. org/actwings. Or call 414-906-2763. A student takes a practice
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