AUGUST 2025 • VOLUME 8, ISSUE 8 | | August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month | | Healthy eyes are critical for learning, whether it’s reading books, using digital devices, or seeing the whiteboard clearly in class. | | |
At Pillar Health and Kenosha Community Health Center, we want to help your child start the year with clear vision and confidence.
At Pillar Health and Kenosha Community Health Center, we include vision screenings as part of your child’s routine well-child visits. When needed, we offer referrals to local vision specialists to ensure your child receives the right care.
| | Now Accepting New Patients |
Dr. Clarice Michalski | | Pillar Health Racine Clinic is
Officially Open | | On the morning of August 5, we proudly hosted a ribbon cutting at our brand-new Pillar Health Racine location inside Julian Thomas Elementary School, which marks our fifth location in southeast Wisconsin. Call (262) 771-0035 to schedule your appointments in Racine! | | |
We believe quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone, regardless of income, insurance, background, or circumstances. Since 1995, we’ve been proud to serve as a cornerstone of community health, offering integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services to care for the whole person.
Thank you to our patients, staff, and community partners for helping us make Southeast Wisconsin stronger and healthier.
| | National Health Center Week |
Mission-Driven Award Winners | | We were proud to recently honor team members who live our mission every day through dedication, compassion, and excellence. | |
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Award Winners: Anita Antunez (Development), Angelica Albarran & Jennifer Eppinger (Empathy), Janice Sandalow (Integrity), Stephanie Lawson (Quality), Ebony Daniel (Respect)
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Wellness Champion: Javier Luna Blanco – 500K+ steps in 6 weeks
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Team Spirit: 22nd Avenue Clinic – Step Challenge champs
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Excellence Award: Dental Team
Each embodies our values of Respect, Integrity, Quality, Empathy, Growth, and Compassion—thank you for inspiring us!
| | WPHCA Communication and Advocacy PLN in Eau Claire | |
On July 24–25, 2025, our Project Manager for Advocacy and Community Relations attended the WPHCA Communication and Advocacy PLN in Eau Claire, WI.
The event featured a compelling dialogue with Wisconsin State Representative Jodi Emerson, who underscored the critical importance of affordable housing, stating: “If you don’t have it, nothing else matters.” She also highlighted the power of storytelling in advocacy, reminding attendees that while data can be debated, personal stories resonate most deeply.
Participants also took part in an engaging session with Jonah Justice, whose work focuses on building community and capacity to address the root causes of poverty and injustice.
The gathering offered valuable insights and strategies for strengthening trust and credibility in today’s complex political landscape.
| | Kenosha County Back to School Health Fair at Brass Community School | | On Thursday 8/21, Pillar Health participated in the annual Kenosha County Back to School Health Fair at Brass Community School. Hundreds of kids and their families came through the doors in anticipation of happy and healthy new school year. This event is a great opportunity for us to visit with current patients and tell our story to potential new patients. | | Pillar | KCHC Board of Directors | | |
Anita Rojas-Johnson,
President
Kate Trudell,
Vice President
David Geersten, CPA, CGMA,
Treasurer
Erin Ginn,
Secretary
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Dr. Venkata Thota,
Board Member
Maria Mendez,
Board Member
Katherine Easthon,
Board Member
Ronald Tatum,
Board Member
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Dr. Stephen Neuberger,
Board Member
Julia Robinson,
Board Member
Tony Moore,
Board Member
Valena Dibba-Coleman,
Board Member
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Pillar Health Administration Building
4006 Washington Rd., Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: 262-771-3553 Fax: 262-764-3636
pillarhealthcare.org | info@kenoshachc.org
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