MILWAUKEE — For more than two decades, Core El Centro has been promoting health and wellness on Milwaukee's south side, with a special focus on serving the city's Hispanic population through bilingual staff and culturally sensitive care.

Since opening in 2003, wellness has been a main focus of Core El Centro, where 80% of clients identify as Latino according to the center's data.

Maria Miramontes has dedicated the last two decades to the center, starting as a volunteer and now working as a customer service manager, connecting clients with services while hoping to make a difference in her community.

"Care for people, be the solution, and support my community in general," Miramontes said.

Her role involves understanding each client's unique needs and circumstances.

"Listen to the clie

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