Sixteenth Street Community Health Center

What Sixteenth Street Community Health Center does

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1969 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the first community health center in the state. It serves nearly 43,000 primarily low-income, diverse individuals annually across Milwaukee and Waukesha counties, with cumulative reach of more than one million patients since opening. The organization operates an integrated care model co-locating medical, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy, and social services across multiple clinic sites, supplemented by in-school clinics at St. Anthony schools, a Community Prevention Center for walk-in HIV/STI testing, and a WIC nutrition program that is the most highly utilized in Wisconsin.

The underlying technology stack is standard clinical infrastructure — Electronic Health Records supporting integrated clinical and business operations, a MyChart patient portal, and Clockwise.MD for online urgent-care scheduling — with no disclosed proprietary AI, analytics, or platform differentiation. The organization is accredited by the Joint Commission (since 2010) and certified as a Primary Care Medical Home.

Revenue is generated through a mix of cost-based FQHC reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid, sliding-scale patient fees, federal section 330 grant funding, and philanthropic donations. Services are provided regardless of insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay. Strategic decision-making is influenced by a Board of Directors with representation from Froedtert Health, Advocate Aurora Health, Medical College of Wisconsin, Community Care Inc., Northwestern Mutual, Thrivent Financial, and other regional institutions.

Name

Sixteenth Street Community Health Center

Legal name

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers

Website

https://sschc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center in Milwaukee and Waukesha, Wisconsin, delivering integrated medical, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, and social services to nearly 43,000 low-income patients annually regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149), Social Assistance (624), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN), School-Based & Community Women’s/Children’s Health Clinics (HLAFAJAO), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary care clinics
• Behavioral health programs
• Federally qualified health center
• Integrated patient care

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Funding: Receives HHS funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims. FQHC designation provides cost-based reimbursement for Medicare and Medicaid services.
2. Patient Service Revenue: Revenue from patients with insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP) and sliding scale fees for uninsured patients based on income
3. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, bequests, and stock gifts from community supporters

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers provides integrated primary medical care, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, physical therapy, pregnancy services, substance use treatment, and social services through multiple clinic locations in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. It also operates community health programs including WIC nutrition services, a Lead Outreach Program, and a Community Prevention Center offering free HIV/STI testing. Services are delivered regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay, leveraging FQHC federal funding and a sliding-scale fee structure.

Product overview

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers operates as a multi-service community health center offering a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare services. The organization provides primary care services including Family Medicine, Pediatric Care, and Urgent Care alongside specialized clinical services such as Behavioral Health, Dental, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and HIV/STI Care. The center also operates community health programs including the Lead Outreach Program, WIC (Women, Infants & Children), and a Community Prevention Center. Additional services include Substance Use treatment, Social Services, and residency training through Residency Clinics. The organization also runs an APP Fellowship training program for advanced practice providers. Services are provided regardless of insurance or immigration status through a network of clinic locations in Milwaukee and Waukesha.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Behavioral Health Services Comprehensive outpatient behavioral health care including therapy, psychology, and psychiatry services for adults and children, with specialized programs for mental health and substance use challenges.
• CCS (Comprehensive Community Services) Personalized, recovery-focused support program for adults with mental health or substance use challenges, helping build stability and gain skills.
• Child & Adolescent Day Treatment Coordinated treatment program for children and adolescents ages 6-18, the only bilingual program of its kind in Wisconsin.
• Family Medicine High-quality medical care for all ages including routine medical care, preventive services, and immunizations.
• Pediatric Care Comprehensive healthcare services for children with in-school clinics to keep kids healthy, in school, learning, and thriving.
• In-School Clinics Convenient in-school clinics around the community located at St. Anthony schools to provide accessible healthcare for students.
• Urgent Care Walk-in care services for patients who are sick or hurt and need immediate attention.
• Dental Dental hygiene services for adults and children including dental disease identification, oral hygiene instruction, and nutritional counseling.
• Pharmacy On-site community pharmacy providing a one-stop shop for medical needs and prescription services.
• Physical Therapy Physical and occupational therapy services for treatment and preventive purposes.
• Pregnancy Services Comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care services from pregnancy through birth and beyond.
• Chronic Conditions Care Education and treatment programs to help patients manage and stay healthy with chronic health conditions.
• HIV & STI Care HIV diagnosis, medical care, and support groups for people with HIV, along with STI testing and treatment services.
• Substance Use Services Substance Use Disorder (SUD) program including prevention, education, treatment, and aftercare services.
• Social Services Department helping patients with housing, family and social relations, advocacy, and other social needs.
• Residency Clinics Medical residency training program where patients receive care from physicians in training supervised by experienced doctors.
• Community Prevention Center Free confidential testing for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, plus PrEP/PEP education, Narcan distribution, and overdose prevention training.
• Lead Outreach Program Free home-based outreach, testing, education, prenatal screening, and follow-up medical care for children and families with lead poisoning.
• Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Supportive nutrition services including healthy supplemental foods, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for pregnant women and children up to age five.
• APP Fellowship Year-long Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship designed for early-career Nurse Practitioners and Physician Associates passionate about delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care in an FQHC setting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served more than 1 million people since 1969
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Froedtert HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member representation from Froedtert Health on the Sixteenth Street Board of Directors. Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network provides clinical leadership and partnership in Milwaukee healthcare delivery.
• Advocate Aurora HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member representation from Advocate Aurora Health on the Sixteenth Street Board of Directors. Major Milwaukee-area health system partnership for care coordination.
• Community Care InccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member representation from Community Care Inc on the Sixteenth Street Board of Directors. Partnership for serving Medicaid and Medicare populations.
• Medical College of WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member representation from Medical College of Wisconsin on the Sixteenth Street Board of Directors. Academic medical center partnership for physician training and clinical excellence.
• CORE/El CentrominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding organization of the Milwaukee Latino Health Coalition (MLHC) in February 2007. Original fiscal agent before Council for the Spanish Speaking / Centro Hispano.
• Aurora Walk's Point Community ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding organization of the Milwaukee Latino Health Coalition (MLHC) in February 2007. Original coalition partner for Latino health advocacy.
• Council for the Spanish Speaking / Centro HispanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBecame fiscal agent for MLHC as of 2012. Community organization supporting Milwaukee's Latino population.
• Rebel ReformminorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Bike Day sponsor and partner. Community business supporting health and wellness events.
• Lake ExpressminorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Bike Day sponsor and partner. Regional business supporting community health events.
• Brewers Community FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Bike Day sponsor. Milwaukee Brewers baseball team's foundation supporting local community health initiatives.
• Landmark Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Bike Day sponsor and partner. Regional financial institution supporting community wellness events.
• PNC BankminorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Bike Day sponsor. National bank supporting local community health programs.
• Hayat PharmacyminorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Bike Day sponsor. Local pharmacy partner supporting community health initiatives.
• iCareminorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Bike Day sponsor. Healthcare organization supporting community wellness events.
• Milwaukee County ParksminorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Bike Day sponsor and venue partner. Hosted event at Kosciuszko Park.
• Thrivent FinancialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard Chair Eleazar Lopez represents Thrivent Financial on Sixteenth Street Board of Directors.
• Safe and SoundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member representation from Safe and Sound on Sixteenth Street Board of Directors.
• Wellpoint Care NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member representation from Wellpoint Care Network on Sixteenth Street Board of Directors.
• Northwestern MutualminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTreasurer Eduardo Ortega represents Northwestern Mutual on Sixteenth Street Board of Directors.
• United Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLHC Vice Chair Al Castro represents United Community Center; Milwaukee healthcare partner organization.
• Children's Hospital of WisconsinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMLHC Steering Committee representation from Children's Hospital; pediatric healthcare partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Progressive Community Health Centers: FQHC serving Milwaukee's central city with primary care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services. Most direct in-market peer, competing for the same Medicaid and uninsured population in overlapping ZIP codes.
• Outreach Community Health Centers: Milwaukee-area FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, and substance use services with a similar sliding-scale and uninsured-friendly model. Competes for community health center patients and bilingual clinical staff in the same metro.
• Erie Family Health Centers: Large multi-site Chicago FQHC offering integrated medical, behavioral health, dental, and vision care to underserved populations. Comparable in scale, integrated care model, and community health center operating model.
• Community Health Center, Inc. Connecticut-based FQHC and one of the largest community health center networks in the U.S., operating integrated primary care, behavioral health, and dental services. Comparable in scale, integrated model, and training programs (including nurse practitioner residencies).
• Family Health Centers of San Diego: Large multi-site FQHC serving a diverse, low-income patient population with integrated medical, behavioral, and dental services. Comparable in patient mix, bilingual services, and broad community health program portfolio.
• Cherokee Health Systems: Tennessee-based FQHC and community mental health center with a nationally recognized integrated behavioral health model. Comparable in combining primary care and behavioral health at scale within an FQHC structure.
• Lawndale Christian Health Center: Chicago-based FQHC serving a predominantly Latino, low-income community with bilingual integrated care. Comparable in mission, population served, and integration of medical, behavioral, and social services.
• Heartland Health Centers: Chicago-area FQHC providing primary care, behavioral health, and dental services to underserved communities. Comparable in scale, integrated services, and patient demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Froedtert Health: Major Milwaukee-area academic health system with board representation on Sixteenth Street. Overlaps in primary care, behavioral health, and pediatrics but operates as a broad incumbent rather than an FQHC; potential competitor and partner simultaneously.
• Advocate Aurora Health: Large regional health system with deep Wisconsin presence and board representation on Sixteenth Street. Overlaps in primary care and behavioral health, and represents both a referral source and a potential competitive threat as a broad incumbent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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