Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc.

Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. Urban Indian Health Center

12/17/2025

Over the past few years, participants in GLIIHC’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) have come together to build healthier habits, support one another, and take meaningful steps toward preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes. This video captures moments of growth, connection, and commitment from our recent cohorts.

If you or a loved one are interested in improving your health, we invite you to attend our OPEN HOUSE: Diabetic Prevention Program House, a chance to learn what the program is all about, meet the team, ask questions, and see if DPP is right for you.

The Diabetes Prevention Program is a year-long, supportive program focused on healthy eating, physical activity, and lasting lifestyle changes — all rooted in community.

To register for the DPP Open House on January 8, or to sign up for the next cohort beginnging on January 22, conact:
Dane, 414-316-5023, dhagert@gliihc.net
Anni, 414-316-5054, aliu@gliihc.net

Join us for the launch of our Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Launch (SANE), this Thursday, December 18. We welcom...
12/16/2025

Join us for the launch of our Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Launch (SANE), this Thursday, December 18. We welcome community members to meet our team, see the spaces, and learn how we care for survivors who have experienced violence in a safe, gentle environment.

At this open house, you can:
• Take a guided walk-through of our soft space in the Medical Department and Behavioral Health Department
• Learn what our SANE program is, what a visit can look like, and the services our program will provide
• Explore educational materials, community resources, and ways to support loved ones
• Enjoy light refreshments and interactive activities
Because these conversations can be sensitive, we encourage you to consider what you feel comfortable sharing with your children before attending. Come see how GLIIHC is expanding support for survivors and promoting healing in our community.

FOR ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT:
Sarah Deaner, LPC, NCC
Deputy Clinical Director, Violence Prevention & Response
414-316-5074
sdeaner@gliihc.net

We are honored to share that Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center was selected as one of 30 local nonprofits to receive...
12/15/2025

We are honored to share that Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center was selected as one of 30 local nonprofits to receive funding from Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s Heart of Canal Street Charity, an initiative dedicated to supporting organizations that help children in our community.

Through this program, $722,380 was awarded to children’s charities across Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin, with each organization receiving $24,079 to support their important work.

We are incredibly grateful for this investment in our community and the opportunity to continue providing care, support, and culturally grounded services to Native children and families.

THANK YOU to Potawatomi Casino Hotel for strengthening local nonprofits and helping our children thrive.

The Indian Community School Holiday Craft Fair is happening now until 2pm. Stop by and check out all the amazing offerin...
12/13/2025

The Indian Community School Holiday Craft Fair is happening now until 2pm. Stop by and check out all the amazing offerings. You can also find GLIIHC representatives there!

Tribal Elder Food Boxes from Hunger Task Force, Inc. will be ready for distribution this Thursday, December 11, at 11am,...
12/11/2025

Tribal Elder Food Boxes from Hunger Task Force, Inc. will be ready for distribution this Thursday, December 11, at 11am, in the lobby of GLIIHC. There are a limited number of boxes, so they will be given out on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. The line will start early, but distribution does not begin until 11am.

*You must be 55 years or older and provide state ID.
*Tribal IDs are not required but you will be asked for your tribal affiliation.

Reminder: Women’s Gathering is THIS Thursday, December 11Our next Women’s Gathering is coming up this Thursday — a chang...
12/09/2025

Reminder: Women’s Gathering is THIS Thursday, December 11

Our next Women’s Gathering is coming up this Thursday — a change from our usual Wednesday meeting. Please mark your calendars!

Join us for a calming evening focused on relaxation and emotional wellness as we create personalized sugar scrubs and aromatherapy rollers using gentle, natural scents.

This gathering combines grounding sensory activities with the healing benefits of aromatherapy — perfect for easing stress and replenishing your spirit during the busy winter season.

Please note:
This will serve as both November and December’s Women’s Gathering. There will be no session on December 31.

We look forward to sharing this peaceful space with you.

The Diabetes Prevention Program teaches participants how to prevent diabetes through lifestyle changes with diet and exe...
12/09/2025

The Diabetes Prevention Program teaches participants how to prevent diabetes through lifestyle changes with diet and exercise. In this program you will learn about nutrition, how to be active, and stress management.

Starting January 22, 2026, this FREE program will meet weekly for 1 hour for the first four months. The following four months, participants will meet twice a month for 1 hour. There will be prizes and giveaways for everyone who remains committed to the program!

To learn more and register, contact Dane at 414-316-5023 or dhagert@gliihc.net OR Anni at 414-316-5054 or aliu@gliihc.net

You can also stop by the OPEN HOUSE: Diabetic Prevention Program on January 8, 2026, to meet the trained coaches who will guide you through the program, and learn more about the schedule and curriculum.

Introducing GLIIHC’s S.A.N.E. Program! We are honored to expand our services with the launch of GLIIHC’s Sexual Assault ...
12/09/2025

Introducing GLIIHC’s S.A.N.E. Program! We are honored to expand our services with the launch of GLIIHC’s Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (S.A.N.E.) Program, created to support survivors of violence with compassionate, trauma-informed care.

A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is a specially trained nurse who provides medical care for individuals experiencing acute or long-term health effects related to sexual assault, strangulation, or other injuries caused during violence. SANEs are trained to gently assess injuries, offer appropriate treatment, and support survivors through the next steps of healing.

To help our community learn more, we invite you to attend our S.A.N.E. Program Launch, where you can:
• Take a guided walk-through of our soft, private spaces in both Medical and Behavioral Health
• Learn what a SANE visit looks like and the services our program will provide
• Explore educational materials, resources, and ways to support loved ones
• Connect with our staff, ask questions, and enjoy light refreshments

Because these conversations can be sensitive, we encourage you to consider what you feel comfortable sharing with your children before attending.

Come see how GLIIHC is expanding support for survivors and strengthening pathways to safety, dignity, and healing in our community.

FOR ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT:
Sarah Deaner, LPC, NCC
Deputy Clinical Director, Violence Prevention & Response
414-316-5074
sdeaner@gliihc.net

Tribal Elder Food Boxes from the Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition will be distributed in the GLIIHC main lobby thi...
12/04/2025

Tribal Elder Food Boxes from the Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition will be distributed in the GLIIHC main lobby this Friday, December 5, between 11am - 1pm.

*Must be 55 years of age or older.
*Must be present for pick up with tribal I.D. between the hours of 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or until boxes are gone. Due to high demand, boxes cannot be reserved or set aside under any circumstances. (Elders with tribal I.D. will be served first. If we still have boxes available after 11:30am, Native patients without tribal I.D. are welcome to pick up a box.)
*Boxes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Check in with staff as you arrive.

The GLIIHC All Nations Wellness Center welcomes youth aged 13-17, to participate in a 16-week Social Skills Group. This ...
12/03/2025

The GLIIHC All Nations Wellness Center welcomes youth aged 13-17, to participate in a 16-week Social Skills Group. This group is designed to support motivated teenagers in a safe, welcoming environment. PEERS is an evidence-based curriculum designed to teach teens the social skills to make and keep friends.. Parent/caregiver participation is included in part of each meeting to encourage growth at home as well as in group.

For more information or to register, contact Brook 414-316-5051, bbehlmer@gliihc.net or Sarah, 414-316-5074, sdeaner@gliihc.net

12/02/2025

Our next Diabetes Prevention Program(DPP) begins January 22, 2026!
Watch this video featuring DPP alumni as they share how the program helped them begin and maintain a healthier lifestyle.

Want to learn more before signing up? Attend our DPP Open House on January 8, to meet the team and explore if the program is right for you.

Contact Dane or Anni for more information:
dhagert@gliihc.net, 414-316-5023
aliu@gliihc.net, 414-316-5054

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930 W Historic Mitchell Street
Milwaukee, WI
53204

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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+14143839526

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The Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center (GLIIHC) grew out of an awareness in the 1970s of the poor health of Milwaukee’s Native American community. Since its inception, GLIIHC has tripled in size and besides the medical clinic, houses a pharmacy, dental clinic, behavioral health center and a fitness center that is used by our physical therapist.

We provide comprehensive and culturally sensitive health care for the whole family. Tradition reminds us that in order to heal, every part of a human being must be addressed: The mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Our team strives to improve the essential health, peace and well-being of those that reside in the metropolitan Milwaukee area.

Your treatment encompasses the whole family, including the community. Located in the heart of Milwaukee’s near South Side, at 930 W. Historic Mitchell St., your urban Indian health center’s medical, wellness, cultural, spiritual and social services are available for people of all tribes, races, and ethnicities.

For more information on us, visit our website!