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NOVEMBER 2024 • VOLUME 7, ISSUE 11

Take Charge of Tomorrow: Your Guide to Understanding & Managing Diabetes

Approximately 38.4 million Americans, or 11.6% of the population, have diabetes. This November, let’s embrace “Take Charge of Tomorrow” and commit to better health—whether by managing diabetes or taking steps to prevent it. Reach out to Pillar Health and Kenosha Community Health Center and read our latest guide to assess your risk, build healthy habits, and take charge of your health!

CLICK HERE FOR DIABETES AWARENESS GUIDE

The Great American Smokeout is November 21, 2024

Quitting smoking remains one of the best steps toward a healthier life, and understanding its impact is the first step. At Pillar Health and Kenosha Community Health Center, we’re committed to helping those in Southeast Wisconsin quit for good, offering resources and support every step of the way. Let’s dive into the latest facts and benefits.

The Great American Smokeout (GASO) will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Hosted annually by the American Cancer Society, this event encourages people to quit smoking and highlights the benefits of a smoke-free life.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT QUITTING SMOKING

Provider Spotlight: Amy Crum, MSN, RN, APNP, PMHNP-BC

We’re proud to introduce Amy Crum, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at our 22nd Avenue Kenosha Clinic, serving patients aged 12 to 64. With over a decade in mental healthcare, Amy is nationally certified to provide specialized mental health and addiction treatment.

Her extensive experience spans outpatient and inpatient care, crisis intervention, and post-hospitalization support—giving her a unique perspective on providing comprehensive mental health care.

LEARN MORE ABOUT AMY CRUM

Pillar Health to Operate New Clinic at Racine’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center

We are honored to be selected as a tenant in the City of Racine’s $68 million Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center project, anticipated to open in late 2026 near Julian Thomas Elementary School. This facility will introduce Racine’s first Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and serve as Pillar Health’s second dedicated location. Pillar Health will provide accessible, affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health services to address critical healthcare needs in the area and support efforts to reduce health disparities for over 24,000 residents.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT

KCHC Awarded $250,000 Grant from the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment

This two-year project will impact at least 10,000 patients and aims to redesign the care process to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations. By providing easier access to services and removing barriers to healthcare navigation, KCHC is committed to meeting the needs of Wisconsinites, ensuring affordable and comprehensive care that is easy to navigate and delivered at the right time.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GRANT

In the Community

Members of the Pillar Health leadership team attended Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services, Inc.’s Bowls and Bakers event, co-sponsored the tasting mugs with Dooley & Associates, and supported all the incredible work KAFASI does in our community. We’re especially proud to stand with our amazing board member, Ron Tatum, whose dedication to community and collaboration inspires us all!

Team members from Pillar Health and Kenosha Community Health Center had a wonderful opportunity to attend the Kenosha YMCA Annual Meeting! The YMCA’s mission aligns with ours as we work together to promote health, well-being, and a brighter future for everyone in our community.