Planning Council News

Here you will find the latest news about the Planning Council. You may also read about our news in the Planning Council Blog.

Let's get dads on board
A father plays a critical role in birth outcomes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 18, 2011

Who will lead?
We have passionate people involved in the infant mortality crisis, but the efforts are fragmented. Needed: leadership
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 7, 2011

A united front is needed
Despite years of passionate effort and millions of dollars, Milwaukee's tragic rate of death for babies continues to be far too high. Better coordination among agencies might help
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 7, 2011

Latest Lifecourse effort aims to address range of issues that affect babies' health
Milwaukee infant mortality rate still high, despite years of effort, millions spent
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 7, 2011

Confronting the Infant Mortality Crisis
Is Stress to Blame for Preterm Births?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 17, 2011

When is Stress a Killer
Reducing the pressure on a mother may be just as important as prenatal care. Stress plays a role in birth outcomes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 16, 2011

In Memoriam: Arthur Saltzstein
Remembering Arthur
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 27, 2011

Among many other contributions to the community, Art was Chair of the Planning Council from 1972-1974 when it was known as the Planning Council for Mental Health Services.

"We need to break the cycle created by decades of lost progress in birth outcomes."
Confronting the Deaths of Infants
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 27, 2011

Milwaukee Nonprofits Face Impact as Key Foundations Sunset
Planning Council Staff Offer Insights on Upcoming Foundation Closures
Biz Times Milwaukee
February, 2011

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Begins Series on Infant Mortality Crisis
For Milwaukee's Children, an early grave
Journal Sentinel
January, 2011

The Planning Council Works against Infant Mortality
Audio Interview with Associate Planner Quinton Cotton
RADIO Milwaukee
December, 2010

Report Wins Clarion Award 
Realizing Milwaukee's Potential: 2003-2007 Report to the Community Wins National Award
IMPACT Newsletter
September, 2009

Child Care: Effort is Multipronged
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
August 2, 2009
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Nonprofit Planning Council moving to The Brewery
The Business Journal of Milwaukee
July 31, 2009

Pabst Complex Lands Office Tenant
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 30, 2009
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Planning Council to Move to Boiler Building at Brewery Complex
The Brewery Project LLC
July 30, 2009

Keeping Children Safe Has to be the Priority
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 24, 2009
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Twenty-first Street School to be named Gwen T. Jackson Early Childhood and Elementary School
Milwaukee Public Schools
June 15, 2009
Gwen T. Jackson was a Board Member of the Planning Council for Health and Human Services, Inc.

Agency to study Milwaukee County foster care
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
January 15, 2009
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Department of Health Services Appoints Dr. Seth Foldy as Public Health Administrator
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
January 2, 2009
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Dr. Seth Foldy was a Board Member of the Planning Council for Health and Human Services, Inc.

Matthews to Lead Ombudsman Office
Planning Council for Health and Human Services, Inc.
August 29, 2008

Jackson overcame prejudice early in education career
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 20, 2008
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Obituary for Planning Council Board Member John H. Jackson, Ph.D.

Child welfare bureau complaints up 36%
Small Business Times
April 26, 2008
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Meet the Fittest Execs of Southeastern Wisconsin
Small Business Times
April 21, 2008

Kathleen Pritchard Named Fittest Exec Finalist
Small Business Times
April 18, 2008

Planning Council Names Whitefish Bay Resident as Executive Director
Whitefish Bay NOW
February 11, 2008

Ryan leaves legacy of 30 years in public service
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 6, 2007
Obituary for Planning Council Board Member James Ryan

Milwaukee wins world award for affordable housing
BizTimes Daily
December 14, 2005

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