Men's Health Center

Men's Health Center

The City of Milwaukee Health Department offers a one-stop shop for Milwaukee’s men, where we provide assistance and referrals for a broad range of issues, from blood pressure to housing.  The Men’s Health Center provides resources to help men access assistance and live longer lives.

Why is Men's Health Important?

• Men in Milwaukee have higher rates of heart disease, cancer-related deaths, homicide, and suicide as compared to Milwaukee women, Wisconsin men, and men in the US.^2-8

• Men in Milwaukee are twice as likely to lack healthcare coverage as compared to women in Milwaukee, and over 60% more likely to lack healthcare coverage as compared to Wisconsin men.^2,9

• Some 46.8% of working-age Milwaukee-area black males were not in the labor force last year, according to the Center for Economic Development at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. That compares with 17.9% of white men and 22.7% of Hispanic men, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

These differences point to men’s health as a priority area in preventing illness, injury, and early death in Milwaukee.

For details on the references noted above, click here.

What Services are provided at the Men’s Health Center?

• Health information

• Health and service needs assessments

• Information to help men quit smoking

• Guidance and assistance to enroll in state health benefits programs

• Referrals to community partners for AODA counseling, health screenings, housing assistance, job information, fatherhood programs, and other services with a male focus

Who is eligible?

Any Milwaukee male who is 14 or older is eligible.

Where do I go?

The Men’s Health Center is open for walk-in appointments at Keenan Health Center, 3200 North 36th Street during these hours:

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

• Mondays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 4:30pm

Call 414-286-6755 with questions or to set up an appointment.

What can I do on my own?

Learn about your risk factors, and the take the right steps to improve your health.  Click here to get started!