OUR MISSION
Heroes for Healthcare is a non-profit organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that helps military personnel, across the country, find their career in healthcare after service.
Heroes was started by Laura Hanoski, a healthcare industry business owner and advocate.
about us
Heroes for Healthcare is a non-profit organization that helps transitioning veterans and military spouses find their career in the healthcare field.
Based in Wisconsin and help nationwide.
HOW WE HELP
We will guide military members through a seamless transition from service-members to civilians, ensuring their skills, knowledge, and experience are translated, respected and accepted at educational institutions and healthcare organizations.
Student Aid is offered to military students.
JOB PLACEMENT
Heroes for Healthcare has a growing hospital partnership across Wisconsin where you can work under your scope of practice while obtaining your license.
100+ positions available today!
we need more veterans in healthcare
Medically trained veteran?
Heroes for Healthcare supports all veterans pursuing careers in healthcare and offers an accelerated pathway for medically trained veterans through the Wis-MAC program.
The Wis-MAC (Wisconsin Military Medics and Corpsmen) program helps veterans with medical backgrounds leverage their training, skills, and experience to build healthcare careers.
heroes for healthcare viral video!
When Kelly left the Navy, she wanted to continue in healthcare, but found out her military experience wasn’t recognized by civilian healthcare facilities, and she would have to go back to school and start completely over. “I was really upset that I spent 7 years of my life and not much was going to show for that afterword.” - Kelly Wheeler
Heroes for Healthcare was able to make a road map for Kelly’s civilian healthcare career by placing her in a job with Hospital Partner, UW Health, as a Medical Assistant Technician, Fall of 2023.
2025 job fairs & recruiting dates
hiring veterans monthly in chicago!
Date: Every second Thursday of the month
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(4/10, 5/8, 6/12, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11, 10/9, 11/13, and 12/11)
Location: James Lovel Federal Health Center in Chicago, IL
(Next to the Pharmacy)
Heroes for Healthcare will have a table every second Thursday of the month at the James Love Federal Health Center.
Brett is dedicated to guiding transitioning veterans on how to leverage their medical training and experience in the civilian healthcare sector. His expertise and commitment help bridge the gap, opening doors for veterans as they move into meaningful healthcare careers.
A thank you letter to
Heroes for Healthcare
"I am writing to express my genuine appreciation for making the Heroes for Healthcare possible. I am thankful for your support and ecstatic to complete my higher education by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing this May of 2025.
This fall and winter I did very well in my clinical rotations and nursing classes. In the spring I plan to graduate with a degree in nursing. It is a profession I am very passionate about, and I get the opportunity to help people in my community regain their health and normal lifestyle. Being in the military, I recognize the need and importance health has. During my service, I deployed with my medical unit to Kuwait and Afghanistan in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Enduring Freedom. I also was a part of the one of the first Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces during the pandemic where I gained experience serving vulnerable communities through an exasperating time. I want to continue serving my communities and military population as long as I can. Each semester I become one step closer to my goal of becoming a nurse. The financial assistance provided will significantly help me pay for the required expenses as part of my degree. They allow me to concentrate on my studies and succeed. Truly, I cannot thank you enough.
Through Heroes for Healthcare supporting me, you eased my academic financial burden. Your generosity has inspired me to extend a hand to people in the community and help others achieve their goals just as you have helped me." - KB
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