Clarene Mitchell has joined Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. as their Corporate Communications Specialist. Mitchell is respected locally for her long history of working to address racial health disparities. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Cardinal Stritch University and experience in print journalism, establishing and managing community based health initiatives, and advancing the [...]

Veterans at Family House, Inc. were given a special tribute on Memorial Day by Clarene Mitchell, Community Liaison for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care. The residents and staff in attendance received a flag and tac pin of the American flag in appreciation for their military service. Many of the Veterans shared their military memories with pride. [...]

In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day, April 16, 2010, an Advance Directives workshop was held at Genesis Supportive Living Services, an agency that serves the older adult community in Milwaukee. A total of 29 workshop attendees were provided step-by-step guidance in completing the 5 Wishes document, a tool that helps you express how you [...]

By Clarene Mitchell VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, Community Liaison On a national level, only 8 percent of hospice users are African American. Yet, with the disproportionately higher African American mortality rates, many more could benefit from the end-of-life care. There are various reasons that contribute to the racial health disparity; some of which includes African [...]