West Allis, WI
Municipality in Wisconsin
United States
West Allis, WI Mobile Integrated Health Program improves community response to opioid crisis
The West Allis Fire Department's MIH team uses ImageTrend software to identify local trends in substance use disorders. Dedicated paramedics respond to provider referrals related to substance use disorders within 24 hours of notification. These responses include conversations with patients' families, harm-reduction kit deliveries, and transportation to non-ER healthcare providers. MIH also works with Milwaukee County on incident responses in neighboring communities.
West Allis, WI
United States
West Allis, WI launched "West Allis CAREs" an employee engagement and community awareness program
The City launched an employee engagement program, West Allis CAREs (Community Awareness & Resources for Employees), to teach staff about the community's history, demographics, organizational operations, and more.
West Allis, WI
United States