Milwaukee County has received the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize, a national award recognizing communities for efforts to improve health, opportunity, and equity. County Executive David Crowley and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson accepted the award on behalf of the county, according to the Milwaukee County.
Milwaukee County was awarded $250,000 as one of nine communities recognized nationally by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The award was given for the county’s work to improve health through racial equity efforts. In a statement from the county’s official press release, County Executive David Crowley said, “Our community’s recognition as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize recipient is a powerful reminder that the work we’re doing matters.”
Milwaukee County was recognized for steps such as declaring racism a public health crisis and including equity in its budgeting and planning processes. Chairwoman Nicholson stated, “This award is a profound honor and a testament to what is possible when we center health, equity, and justice in all that we do.” She added, “From declaring racism as a public health crisis to embedding equity into our budgeting and planning, we’ve taken bold steps to put people first.” County leaders said the award reflects their progress and continued efforts.
