Versiti on King
Chris Miskel
Through advocacy and community outreach, Versiti aims to further establish itself as a trusted resource and agent for change for donors and patients in historically underserved communities of color.
“Versiti has proudly been part of the Milwaukee community for 75 years. While we have made great strides to address racial disparities in blood and organ donation, we know there is much work yet to do. Through advocacy and community outreach, Versiti hopes to further establish itself as a trusted resource and agent of change for the donors and patients we serve.” – Chris Miskel, Versiti President and CEO
Jackie Day
jday@versiti.org
414-530-8460
Community health navigator role and responsibilities:
- Helps members of the community navigate the healthcare system
- Connects people with resources
- Tracks referrals and appointments for primary care, dental, vision and more
- Assists with housing, safety, transportation and food concerns
- Provides guidance on health priorities and health care needs
In addition to these vital services, the community health navigator also helps to increase awareness about the importance of diverse blood, organ and tissue donations.