NEWS & INFORMATION

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. 

Governor Tony Evers has officially declared April 16, 2025, as National Healthcare Decisions Day and the week of April 14–20, 2025, as Healthcare Decisions Week in Wisconsin.

This statewide proclamation—initiated through a collaborative effort between the Wisconsin Bar Association and the Wisconsin Medical Society—aims to encourage physicians and patients to have conversations about Advance Care Planning as a way to help ensure treatment wishes are followed at important times of a patient’s life through Advance Directives.

The proclamation reflects Wisconsin's commitment to empowering its residents with the knowledge and resources they need to plan ahead for their healthcare.

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