City of Milwaukee Health Department Temporarily Closes Sexual and Reproductive Health (STI) Clinic to Address Staffing Shortages

MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, November 11, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) announced a temporary closure of its Sexual and Reproductive Health (STI) Clinic at the Keenan Health Center (3200 N. 36th Street) due to ongoing staffing shortages. The closure takes effect immediately as the department works to rebuild clinic capacity and ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality operations.

Commissioner of Health Mike Totoraitis, PhD emphasized that this is a temporary measure.

“We remain deeply committed to providing accessible, equitable sexual and reproductive health care for all residents,” said Commissioner Totoraitis. “We know how important these services are for our community, and this brief pause will allow us to strengthen staffing, maintain clinical quality, and bring the STI Clinic back stronger and more sustainable than before.”

MHD expects to provide an update on the STI Clinic’s status in the coming weeks.

During the temporary closure, Milwaukee residents are encouraged to access same-day STI testing and treatment through the following community health partners:

MHD is actively recruiting for public health nurses to support the clinic’s reopening. Multiple hiring events are scheduled in collaboration with the City’s Department of Employee Relations on November 18, November 21, and December 1, along with expanded outreach and social media campaigns to promote these opportunities.

Alternative STI Testing and Treatment Options
During the temporary closure, Milwaukee residents are encouraged to access same-day STI testing and treatment through the following community health partners:

• Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) – 2555 N. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Drive | (414) 372-8080
  Hours: Tues–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Progressive Community Health Centers
  Lisbon Avenue Health Center – 3522 W. Lisbon Ave | Mon–Thurs, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Fri, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  12th Street Urgent Care – 945 N. 12th St | Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (last check-in 6:30 p.m.)
• Outreach Community Health Centers – 220 W. Capitol Dr. | (414) 727-6320
  Mon–Thurs, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Fri, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Each of these organizations has confirmed same-day availability for STI testing and treatment services.

Residents can find updates about the STI Clinic’s status, other available services at Keenan, and hiring information at city.milwaukee.gov/health under the Clinics tab, or by going directly to its Clinics webpage.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.