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Conversations to Creating a Healthy Community
by Milwaukee County DHHS
Conversations to Creating a Healthy Community is a podcast from Milwaukee County’s Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) designed to spark honest, thoughtful dialogue around community health, family well-being, and the systems that shape everyday life in Milwaukee County. The podcast positions DHHS not only as a service provider, but as a thought leader, listener, and collaborator, bringing together voices from across the community to explore challenges, highlight innovation, and share ideas that support healthier outcomes for all. Each episode focuses on real people, real experiences, and real solutions, with an emphasis on learning, connection, and action.
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Episode 4: Strengthening Community Safety Through Violence Intervention
Host: Shakita LaGrant-McClainGuests: David Muhammad, DHHS Deputy Director; Reggie Moore, Medical College of Wisconsin Director of Community Safety Policy and EngagementDHHS Executive Director Shakita LaGrant-McClain is joined by Reggie Moore of the Medical College of Wisconsin and DHHS Deputy Director David Muhammad for a conversation about Milwaukee County’s collaborative approach to community violence intervention. Together, they discuss how public health strategies, credible messengers, and evidence-based programs are working to prevent violence and support healing. From hospital-based intervention to community-led mentoring, this episode highlights how partnership and prevention can help build safer, healthier communities.
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Episode Three: Honoring the Legacy of Marcia P. Coggs in Milwaukee County
Host: Shakita LaGrant-McClainGuests: Priscilla Coggs-Jones, Milwaukee County Board Supervisor; Elizabeth Coggs, Former Milwaukee County Board Supervisor and Wisconsin State RepresentativeDHHS Executive Director Shakita LaGrant-McClain is joined by Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Priscilla Coggs-Jones and Elizabeth Coggs for a conversation about the legacy of their mother and grandmother, trailblazing public servant Marcia P. Coggs, and her lasting impact on human services in Milwaukee County. Together, they reflect on her groundbreaking career, the family tradition of public service she helped inspire, and how the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center carries her mission forward today. From the “No Wrong Door” approach to improving access to services, this episode highlights how Coggs’ legacy and the new facility it inspired continue to contribute to healthier communities in Milwaukee.
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Episode 2: Expanding Access to Affordable Housing in Milwaukee County
Host: Shakita LaGrant-McClainGuests: David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive; Jim Mathy, Housing Services AdministratorDHHS Executive Director Shakita LaGrant-McClain is joined by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Housing Services Administrator Jim Mathy for a conversation about housing, homelessness, and the role affordable housing plays in community health. Together, they discuss Milwaukee County’s Housing First approach, efforts to expand affordable housing across the county, and the importance of meeting people where they are with supportive services. From housing navigators to new developments for families and individuals, this episode highlights how stable housing creates a foundation for healthier communities.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Conversations to Creating a Healthy Community is a podcast from Milwaukee County’s Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) designed to spark honest, thoughtful dialogue around community health, family well-being, and the systems that shape everyday life in Milwaukee County. The podcast positions DHHS not only as a service provider, but as a thought leader, listener, and collaborator, bringing together voices from across the community to explore challenges, highlight innovation, and share ideas that support healthier outcomes for all. Each episode focuses on real people, real experiences, and real solutions, with an emphasis on learning, connection, and action.
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Milwaukee County DHHS
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