Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc.

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

UPDATE: There will be a virtual option available! Stay tuned for details on how to participate virtually.Join us for Mov...
11/12/2025

UPDATE: There will be a virtual option available! Stay tuned for details on how to participate virtually.

Join us for Movement is Traditional, a six-part dance class celebrating the strength, grace, and healing power of Native women’s traditional dance. Beginning Wednesday, December 3, participants will learn the Jingle Dress Dance(no jingle dress required)! Classes will continue on the first Wednesday of each month for six months, held in the Community Room on the 2nd floor of GLIIHC, 4pm - 5pm.

Wear your moccasins if you have them, and please note that anyone under 18 should be accompanied by an adult.

Come learn, move, and honor tradition together — because movement is medicine, and movement is traditional.

Contact Lisa A. with any questions: Lisa Albright, 414-316-5036, lalbright@gliihc.net

The Hunger Task Force, Inc. Tribal Elder Food Box distribution is at 11:00am on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, in our main lobby...
11/11/2025

The Hunger Task Force, Inc. Tribal Elder Food Box distribution is at 11:00am on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, in our main lobby. 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.

Check out the November itinerary for our W.O.L.F.E. program! Every Wednesday, our Elders 45+ come together for our Work ...
11/11/2025

Check out the November itinerary for our W.O.L.F.E. program! Every Wednesday, our Elders 45+ come together for our Work Out Low Fat Elders (W.O.L.F.E.) Program, where they get to move, laugh, learn, and enjoy a healthy meal made with love. Think of it as part workout, part nutrition class, part community gathering, with plenty of good food and good company.

Join us for W.O.L.F.E. Wednesdays from 10 AM – 1 PM at GLIIHC for:
• Health screenings (blood pressure & blood sugar)
• Age-appropriate exercise led by a fitness instructor
• Nutrition education with our clinic dietitian
• Fresh fruits and vegetables from the Native Wellness Garden (seasonal)
• A hot, diabetic-friendly, heart-healthy meal

📞 For details or transportation requests, contact Diana Osberg at 414-316-5018. See less

11/08/2025

⏰ The countdown is on — just 1 week left to get your tickets for the 18th Annual Red Shawl Gala !

This year’s theme, “Caring for Generations of Culture,” honors the ways that wellness, tradition, and community care are woven together across time. The Red Shawl Gala celebrates GLIIHC’s ongoing commitment to compassionate, culturally grounded healthcare for Native families — from infants to elders — blending modern medicine with traditional values that have guided our people for generations.

Join us for an evening of dinner, entertainment, and community celebration as we come together to honor Native resilience and the healing power of culture.

Don’t wait — tickets are going fast!
Get yours now → https://us.givergy.com/redshawlgala2025/?controller=tickets

Tribal Elder Food Boxes from the Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition will be distributed in the GLIIHC main lobby this Fr...
11/04/2025

Tribal Elder Food Boxes from the Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition will be distributed in the GLIIHC main lobby this Friday, November 7, 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 Seven Grandfather Teachings are timeless values that guide how we live, connect, and care for one another:Wisdom – T...
11/01/2025

The Seven Grandfather Teachings are timeless values that guide how we live, connect, and care for one another:

Wisdom – To cherish knowledge and use it for good
Love – To know peace through caring for yourself and others
Respect – To honor all creation
Bravery – To face challenges with integrity
Honesty – To live truthfully with yourself and others
Humility – To know that we are all equal
Truth – To live all these teachings each day

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’re offering Seven Teachings T-shirts for sale, celebrating these guiding principles that continue to shape our collective wellness and identity.

Stop by GLIIHC to purchase yours and carry these teachings with pride. We have sizes XS - 3XL! 1 for $25, 2 for $40, or 3 for $55.

Happy Halloween from our W.O.L.F.E. group! On Wednesday, the Work-Out Low Fat Elders group enjoyed a work out, a homemad...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from our W.O.L.F.E. group! On Wednesday, the Work-Out Low Fat Elders group enjoyed a work out, a homemade lunch, and some Halloween fun!

Learn more about the WOLFE program: www.gliihc.net/wolfe

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to remember the strength, beauty, and resilience of Native peoples — ...
10/30/2025

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to remember the strength, beauty, and resilience of Native peoples — honoring the stories, traditions, and values that continue to shape our community.

Help us celebrate throughout the month by participating in some local events that support the Native community. Our 18th Annual Red Shawl Gala is Saturday, November 15. This year’s theme, “Caring for Generations of Culture,” reflects our deep commitment to providing compassionate, culturally grounded healthcare to Native families across all stages of life.

True healing honors the body, mind, and spirit — blending modern medical care with the traditional values that have guided our communities for generations. From infants to elders, we celebrate the connection between wellness and culture, rooted in community and carried forward with care.

GLIIHC will also be at the Milwaukee Public Museum 3 Rivers Powwow this Saturday, November 1, as we begin a month of honoring and celebrating Native culture.

We are excited to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with all of you!

Another Language Learners session is happening tomorrow Thursday, October 30 (and every other Thursday). This is a peer-...
10/29/2025

Another Language Learners session is happening tomorrow Thursday, October 30 (and every other Thursday). This is a peer-led, peer-supported space offering cultural resources, shared knowledge, and community connection. Whether you're just starting or are deep into your journey, your voice matters, and we welcome you to be part of this conversation.

For more information, reach out to Crystal at 414-316-5112 or cmartinez@gliihc.net See less

GLIIHC’s Health Promotion Disease Prevention Team is hosting a FREE, 5-week “What Can I Eat?” program. Starting Monday, ...
10/28/2025

GLIIHC’s Health Promotion Disease Prevention Team is hosting a FREE, 5-week “What Can I Eat?” program. Starting Monday, November 10, this program is designed for anyone diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes who wants to learn how to manage their health in practical, sustainable ways.

Each session includes group discussions, hands-on activities, and helpful tools to build healthy eating habits — plus light refreshments and support from your community.

Take the first step toward healthier living — contact Anni or Nico to register:
Anni Liu – 414-316-5054 | aliu@gliihc.net
Nico Alamo – 414-316-5059 | nalamo@gliihc.net

Taking the Indigenous Pink pledge to get a mammogram is a powerful step in joining the fight against breast cancer. Earl...
10/28/2025

Taking the Indigenous Pink pledge to get a mammogram is a powerful step in joining the fight against breast cancer. Early detection through regular mammograms increases the chances of successful treatment and survival. Stop by the GLIIHC lobby this Thursday, October 30, and take the mammogram pledge! We will also have trivia games, prizes, health screening, and healthy food tastings.

10/24/2025

As October comes to an end, the threat of missing FoodShare and WIC benefits looms for people across Wisconsin and across the nation.

In an Oct. 10 letter, Sasha Gersten-Paal, director of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program’s development division, said: “SNAP has funding available for benefits and operations through the month of October. However, if the current lapse in appropriations continues, there will be insufficient funds to pay full November SNAP benefits for approximately 42 million individuals across the Nation.”

Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites receive food and nutrition assistance through FoodShare.

Basic needs reporter PrincessSafiya Byers has put together a list of resources for anyone who lives in Milwaukee and may be impacted by a lack of food resources in November.

🔗 View and share the list: https://milwaukeenns.org/2025/10/20/snap-benefits-may-not-go-out-in-november-heres-where-you-can-go-for-food-assistance/

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Address

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

Telephone

+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!