Access, a signature community benefit focus for all Aurora Health Care hospital community health implementation strategies across our Wisconsin footprint. One of the ways we expand access is through building long-term, sustainable, impactful collaborations with community-focused partners.

The N.E.W. Community Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) whose mission is to provide access to quality, comprehensive, and compassionate healthcare for low-income and uninsured individuals and families in the Green Bay area. The clinic, which now provides care through multiple clinic sites, celebrated its 52nd anniversary in July 2023.

Aurora BayCare Medical Center is a long-time supporter of the N.E.W. Clinic, underwriting Dr. Yolo Diaz’s position as a clinic provider since 2001. Dr. Diaz has grown into a trusted member of the Green Bay community, especially amongst Hispanic community members. Through her work as a bilingual provider, she breaks down language and cultural barriers for the patients she serves, communicating directly with patients about their care in their preferred language. She also works closely with other community-focused organizations including local school districts, the WIC program, Family Services, Birth to Three, and Casa Alba Melanie to coordinate medical, behavioral and social health for her patients.

During 2022, Dr. Diaz completed 1,004 patient visits at N.E.W. Community Clinic. This total included visits for 372 new clinic patients.