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Pear Suite Partners with Community-based Organizations to Launch Statewide Training Initiative for Community Health Workers Supported by Caring4Cal Grant

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Pear Suite , a healthcare company working to empower community health workers (CHWs) and better address the social determinants of health (SDOH), announced they are participating in the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)’s statewide training program, Caring4Cal.

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  • Pear Suite , a healthcare company working to empower community health workers (CHWs) and better address the social determinants of health (SDOH), announced they are participating in the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI)’s statewide training program, Caring4Cal.
  • Caring4Cal is an innovative workforce development program aimed at expanding, enhancing, and strengthening the state's Home-and-Community-Based Services (HCBS) workforce.
  • Caring4Cal is dedicated to meeting the unique healthcare requirements of rural communities, children with complex medical conditions, individuals with disabilities, and older adults within the Medi-Cal population.
  • HCAI has endorsed 21 Grantee Training Partners, including Pear Suite, to deliver complimentary training courses in various languages, available both in-person and online.

NV5 Acquires CHW Professional Consultants, Strengthening Florida Infrastructure Design and Survey Services

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has acquired CHW Professional Consultants (CHW), a leading provider of engineering and infrastructure consulting services in Florida.

Key Points: 
  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has acquired CHW Professional Consultants (CHW), a leading provider of engineering and infrastructure consulting services in Florida.
  • Founded in 1988, CHW operates out of four offices in Gainesville, Ocala, Jacksonville, and Fort Myers, complementing NV5’s existing Florida offices by bringing full-service engineering capabilities and densifying NV5’s platform throughout the state.
  • CHW’s 130 employees specialize in surveying and mapping, civil and transportation engineering, landscape architecture, program management, planning, and environmental services.
  • “The acquisition of CHW strengthens our ability to support infrastructure and development in the fastest growing regions of Florida and gives NV5 access to premier public and private sector clients,” said Dickerson Wright, PE, Chairman and CEO of NV5.

Montefiore Awarded $2 Million New York State Department of Health Grant to Advance the Education and Training of Community Health Workers

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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BRONX, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There is growing recognition that community health workers (CHWs), local experts who fill gaps between medical care and social services, represent an enormous opportunity to address challenges in healthcare access and improve overall health outcomes. Despite their importance, inconsistencies in education and training prevent CHWs from reaching their full potential. The Community Health Worker Institute (CHWI) at Montefiore has received a $2 million grant from the New York State Department of Health to create a robust program that can serve as a new model for prospective and current CHW instruction and support.

Key Points: 
  • Despite their importance, inconsistencies in education and training prevent CHWs from reaching their full potential.
  • The Community Health Worker Institute (CHWI) at Montefiore has received a $2 million grant from the New York State Department of Health to create a robust program that can serve as a new model for prospective and current CHW instruction and support.
  • The CHWI at Montefiore launched in 2021, and to date, CHWs completed certificate training through Hostos Community College.
  • Most basic CHW training programs include approximately 81 hours of educational activities and 80 hours of on-the-job training.

CHW (Canadian Hadassah-WIZO) calls for immediate action from the Canadian government against the head of the UN Women

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Women’s organizations worldwide have adopted a policy of silence and indifference, remaining quiet in the face of the brutally raped, abused, mutilated, murdered, and kidnapped Israel women and girls.

Key Points: 
  • Women’s organizations worldwide have adopted a policy of silence and indifference, remaining quiet in the face of the brutally raped, abused, mutilated, murdered, and kidnapped Israel women and girls.
  • CHW is demanding immediate action from the Canadian government to call for the resignation of the head of the UN Women for their lack of response to these inhumane crimes, which are a clear violation of international law.
  • “CHW has been advocating for women’s rights for over a hundred years,” said Lisa Colt-Kotler, CHW CEO.
  • For additional information or media inquiries, please contact the CHW National Office at [email protected] or 1-855-477-5964.

Oscar Health, Inc. Announces 2023 Culturally Competent Care Grant Recipients, Bolstering its Efforts to Support Rural and Hispanic and Latino Communities

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Oscar Health, Inc. (“Oscar”) (NYSE: OSCR), a leading healthcare technology company, is announcing this year’s recipients of its Culturally Competent Care (CCC) Grants.

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  • Oscar Health, Inc. (“Oscar”) (NYSE: OSCR), a leading healthcare technology company, is announcing this year’s recipients of its Culturally Competent Care (CCC) Grants.
  • The initiative, which is a component of Oscar’s CCC Program, delivers financial and on-the-ground support to select organizations who provide access to care in underserved communities.
  • With the funding, CHW anticipates serving an additional 500 individuals, and developing new Spanish literacy trainings and educational materials for the community.
  • Oscar launched the grant initiative in 2021, as a key pillar of the CCC Program, to impact change at the community level.

Coos Health & Wellness Provides Notice Following Data Security Incident

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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COOS BAY, Ore., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coos Health & Wellness ("CHW") is a provider of public and behavioral health services to individuals in Coos County, Oregon.

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  • COOS BAY, Ore., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Coos Health & Wellness ("CHW") is a provider of public and behavioral health services to individuals in Coos County, Oregon.
  • CHW experienced a data security incident that may have involved personal and protected health information belonging to individuals who received services at various programs that CHW supports.
  • On April 28, 2023, CHW became aware of a possible data security incident involving its network environment.
  • CHW then initiated a comprehensive review of the potentially impacted data to determine the types of personal and protected health information involved and identify the potentially impacted individuals.

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Grants Funding to Propel Training and Advancement for Pharmacy Technicians Across the Country

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), the nation's first and most-trusted pharmacy technician credentialing organization, has announced the most recent recipients of their Partnership Funds Program. Initiated in 2019, this program aids the efforts of state pharmacy associations that are dedicated to acknowledging the contributions of pharmacy technicians, fostering medication safety, and advancing the roles of these professionals. The recently-awarded grants will offer crucial support for innovative projects aimed at addressing pressing needs within the pharmacy technician profession.

Key Points: 
  • The recently-awarded grants will offer crucial support for innovative projects aimed at addressing pressing needs within the pharmacy technician profession.
  • The Hawaii Pharmacists Association (HPhA) will undertake the Pharmacy Technician Advancement and Recruitment (PTAR) project.
  • The Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) is set to launch "Charting a Pathway Forward: Career Development for Pharmacy Technicians."
  • These Partnership Fund Grants exemplify PTCB's dedication to advancing pharmacy technician roles and fostering innovation within the profession.

National Minority Health Association Awarded Caring4Cal Program Grant to Provide Training for Home-Based and Community-Based Care Providers

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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OWINGS MILLS, Md., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Minority Health Association (NMHA), a national health-equity advocacy group, has been awarded a Caring4Cal grant as part of the organization's effort to bolster the workforce of home and community-based healthcare providers. The grant was awarded to NMHA in partnership with Nevvon, a leading online healthcare training company.

Key Points: 
  • OWINGS MILLS, Md., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Minority Health Association (NMHA), a national health-equity advocacy group, has been awarded a Caring4Cal grant as part of the organization's effort to bolster the workforce of home and community-based healthcare providers.
  • The grant was awarded to NMHA in partnership with Nevvon , a leading online healthcare training company.
  • The Caring4Cal program allows participants to earn up to $2,750 in incentives for completing essential training and retention milestones.
  • "We are very proud to partner with the National Minority Health Association to help increase caregiver capacity through the innovative Caring4Cal program.

Holy Cross Health is Investing in the Future of Health Care and Employees Through Its Career Pathways Program

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Holy Cross Health is proud to announce its groundbreaking Career Pathways Program, which provides career advancement opportunities for colleagues in positions requiring a high school diploma or GED. Developed in collaboration with Maryland Physicians Care, this initiative addresses income inequality while promoting retention and career growth within the healthcare system.

Key Points: 
  • Holy Cross Health is proud to announce its groundbreaking Career Pathways Program, which provides career advancement opportunities for colleagues in positions requiring a high school diploma or GED.
  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Holy Cross Health is proud to announce its groundbreaking Career Pathways Program, which provides career advancement opportunities for colleagues in positions requiring a high school diploma or GED.
  • "In our ongoing commitment to the well-being and professional development of our colleagues, we are thrilled to introduce the Career Pathways Program," stated Doreen Coburn, Chief Human Resources Officer, Holy Cross Health.
  • With generous support from Holy Cross Health Foundation donors and Maryland Physicians Care, the program covers tuition fees and provides additional resources.

Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) calls for the immediate release of Israelis, Canadians, and foreign nationals held captive by Hamas in Gaza

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW), along with all the WIZO (Women’s International Zionist Organization) global federations and affiliates, call for the immediate release of Israelis and other foreign nationals held captive by the terrorist organization Hamas in Gaza.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW), along with all the WIZO (Women’s International Zionist Organization) global federations and affiliates, call for the immediate release of Israelis and other foreign nationals held captive by the terrorist organization Hamas in Gaza.
  • CHW is calling on their partners, affiliates, and supporters to contact local government leaders and anyone of influence in your community and country to call for the immediate release of hostages.
  • We all pray for the safety of Israel, its citizens, and the safe and unharmed return of the hundreds of hostages being held in Gaza.
  • “We must take immediate action and do everything in our power to put an end to these atrocities.