NEWS & INFORMATION

The Medical Society of Milwaukee County is proud to highlight and support the important work of our community partner, NourishMKE, as Milwaukee unites to assist neighbors impacted by November’s FoodShare benefit delays.

This month, tens of thousands of Milwaukee residents will experience a gap in their FoodShare benefits. In response, the City and County of Milwaukee have launched a collaborative food and fund drive to help ensure families have access to the nourishment they need—and NourishMKE is playing a key role in meeting the increased demand.

NourishMKE and other food centers work tirelessly to supplement where SNAP benefits fall short, but they cannot replace the vital role that federal programs play in supporting our food system. When benefits are delayed, the impact ripples far beyond individual families—affecting grocers, truck drivers, warehouse workers, farmers, and the broader community. As NourishMKE reminds us: “Feeding our neighbors feeds ourselves.”

How You Can Help

MSMC encourages members and community partners to join in supporting this effort:

Make a financial contribution
Monetary donations make an immediate difference. Because food centers purchase items in bulk from low-cost sources, financial contributions stretch further than typical retail purchases. Donate Today.

Donate food
Non-perishable items can be dropped off at NourishMKE donation boxes located in Milwaukee County buildings, or at any NourishMKE site during open hours. See a full list here. Even small contributions help ensure families have enough to get through this challenging time.

MSMC members, physicians, medical students, and their families enjoyed a beautiful fall day at the Milwaukee County Zoo on October 5! The event marked our first-ever joint county gathering, bringing together colleagues from across the state for an afternoon of connection and community.

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces enjoying the sunshine, conversation, and a relaxed day outside the clinic. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event a success!

Special thanks to WisMed Assure and WisMed Financial and for their generous support, which made the day possible. 

We look forward to hosting more opportunities like this for MSMC members to connect, recharge, and celebrate the local medical community!

Medical Society members participated in the September 20 Health Olympics at Froedtert MCW Clinic on Forest Home Avenue. They shared valuable information on advanced care planning and advanced directives.

Together Tech is a local initiative started by Neerja Ahuja, niece of MSMC Board Member Dr Manohar Ahuja. Together Tech works to bridge the digital gap for students to remove technological barriers to learning.

Neerja’s work began with research and interviews with staff and leaders from a variety of community organizations. This includes Bread of Healing Clinic, Progressive Community Health Center, City on a Hill, Sixteenth Street Clinic, United Way, SEA Literacy, and Hope House of Milwaukee. The research and interviews suggested the best approach to helping students to deliver digital literacy workshops in community centers. Sessions are geared towards children in fourth through eight grade and free of charge.

Visit Together Tech’s website for more information on this important and impactful community initiative.

MSMC members enjoyed a fun-filled evening at American Family Field on September 14 for our Brewers Game Outing. Guests gathered on the exclusive Johnsonville Party Deck to take in the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals — a classic NL Central rivalry.

Members and guests enjoyed great food, drinks, and conversation before cheering on the Brewers. Although the game didn’t end in a win, the night was full of camaraderie and connection among colleagues and friends.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this exciting outing! Stay tuned for more MSMC member socials throughout the year.

This past Saturday, the Medical Society of Milwaukee County was proud to participate in the Nourish Milwaukee July Block Party at the Mitchell Food Center.

MSMC volunteers connected with local families, shared information about community health resources, and shared fun giveaway items with attendees. The event provided a meaningful opportunity to support and engage with our community while promoting health and wellness.

We’re grateful to have been part of such an impactful day and appreciate everyone who stopped by our table!

MSMC is honored to sponsor 10 white coats for this year’s Medical College of Wisconsin White Coat Ceremony, a meaningful tradition that marks the beginning of each student’s journey into the medical profession.

Each white coat will be accompanied by a handwritten note from a local physician — offering words of encouragement, inspiration, and welcome. These notes, thoughtfully submitted by members of the MSMC community.

Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to the incoming MCW students—we’re excited to see where your medical careers take you!

We were thrilled to welcome Milwaukee-area residents, fellows, and medical students to the Wisconsin Medical Society Welcome Event, held at Camp Bar in Wauwatosa on June 26th. The evening was filled with great conversations, valuable connections, and a strong sense of community among Wisconsin’s future physicians!

We would like to extend our gratitude to WisMed Assure and WisMed Financial for sponsoring this event. 

Visit the MSMC Events Calendar to view our upcoming events!

Kellie Snooks, DO, MPH

Pediatric Critical Care Physician, MCW

Tell us a bit about yourself, including your professional background and your current role in medicine.

I am an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at MCW and an Attending Physician in Pediatric Critical Care at Children's Wisconsin. I completed medical school at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL and my Pediatrics Residency at Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL. My pediatric critical care fellowship was at MCW where I remained on as faculty starting in 2021. My academic focus is on health policy and advocacy, specifically on firearm injury prevention and community-based initiatives to prevent violence in youth.

What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine, and what drew you to your particular specialty?

Although my career is emotionally challenging, the one thing that drew me to Pediatric Critical care is the children and their families. Children are resilient.

What’s the most memorable moment you’ve had as a physician?

I have had so many memorable encounters with my patients and their families it is hard to pick just one.

What motivated you to join the MSMC board?

The focus on the community and how we can continue to reach out to our local community and give back to them.

What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

Shark Cage Diving in South Africa.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Michelle Graham, former president and current member of MSMC, on her inauguration as President of the Wisconsin Medical Society.

Dr. Graham has been a driving force in our community, and we look forward to the continued impact she will make in this important role.

Read more about Dr. Graham here.