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Milwaukee, WI – January 2, 2025 – Progressive Community Health Centers (PCHC) is proud to announce the expansion of its Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program and behavioral health services. These enhanced services will be available at the Lisbon Avenue location, offering greater access to comprehensive care for patients in need. This initiative made possible…

Milwaukee, WI – Progressive Community Health Centers (PCHC) is proud to announce the availability of rapid testing for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia at our 12th Street Urgent Care facility, located at Aurora Sinai Medical Center. Utilizing the state-of-the-art BINX i/o machine, patients can now receive results in 30 minutes or less, with immediate treatment for Gonorrhea…

Progressive Community Health Centers is thrilled to mark a quarter-century of serving our incredible community! We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our amazing patients for their trust, loyalty, and support over the years. Your health and well-being have been our top priority since day one, and we are honored to be a part…

Effective November 20, 2023, we will be temporarily closing the dental services at the Hillside Family Health Center. All Hillside patients will be rescheduled to the Lisbon Avenue dental clinic. We thank you for your patience and understanding. For questions and concerns, give us a call at (414)935-8000.

On Nov. 1, together with partners Covering Wisconsin, Milwaukee Enrollment Network, and Milwaukee Health Care Partnership, Progressive hosted a press conference and enrollment event for Milwaukee residents. Each year, Nov. 1 is the national kickoff for Open Enrollment for Marketplace insurance plans for those who may have a lapse in their insurance, have lost their…

Progressive earned the distinction as finalist for the Root Cause Coalition‘s 2023 Health Justice Award. Progressive’s Diabetes Clinical Care Team was nominated for reducing racial disparity in A1c levels among patients through clinical pharmacy, patient education, and podiatry. The Health Justice Award, graciously sponsored by Aetna, a CVS Health Company, recognizes organizations that have successfully…

Progressive Community Health Centers, Inc. (PCHC) Board of Directors has appointed Candice Cole-Smith, MBA as its new chief executive officer, effective Sept. 18, 2023

Effective May 8, 2023 masks are optional in our facilities. Those with respiratory symptoms are encouraged to wear a mask. Covid-19 is still a highly contagious disease. We will continue to monitor metrics and reserve the right to resume universal masking, if necessary.

Members of Progressive CHC’s Diabetes Clinical Care Team were named Health Care Heroes by Biz Times Milwaukee for eliminating racial disparity in diabetes clinical care. The special section of Biz Times Milwaukee, with profiles of all of the honorees, is available in print and on their website. Check out Progressive CHC’s profile here.

Do you need health insurance? Enrollment in Marketplace insurance plans is now open until January 15. Thanks to a partnership with Covering Wisconsin, Progressive helps patients navigate the insurance process. If you are interested in enrolling in an insurance plan that works for you and your family, ask to speak to a Financial Counselor at…

Flu shots, recommended for everyone six months old and older, are now available for patients at our Lisbon and Hillside locations. The elderly, pregnant people, and those with compromised immune systems are especially susceptible to falling ill with the flu during the winter months. Here are a few flu symptoms to watch out for: Don’t…

A few patients were nominated by our team and given turkey baskets (donated by our staff) to kickoff the giving season! Each basket contained turkey, seasonal vegetables, utensils, baking items, and more.

In September 2022, Progressive CHC received the 2022 Performance Excellence Award from the Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) for its work in diabetes at the 2022 Fall WPHCA Learning Session. The Diabetes Clinical Care Management team was nominated for patient engagement, education, and teach-backs to ensure that patients can self-manage their diabetes. This effectively…