Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services

Seth Bergstein Joins Evercore as Senior Managing Director in the Technology Practice in New York

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Seth Bergstein has joined the firm’s investment banking business as a senior managing director in the Technology Group based in New York.

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  • Evercore (NYSE: EVR) announced today that Seth Bergstein has joined the firm’s investment banking business as a senior managing director in the Technology Group based in New York.
  • His longtime colleague Sandeep Sharma will also be joining as a managing director, and the two will lead coverage of consulting, professional, technology & digital services, and business process outsourcing.
  • Mr. Bergstein comes to Evercore from Morgan Stanley, where he started his career in 1988 as a financial analyst.
  • Mr. Bergstein also served as a member of the management committee of investment banking for 13 years.

TrueCare Wheels Out New Mobile Wellness Unit to Provide Broader Access to Quality Health Care in North San Diego and South Riverside Counties

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Monday, August 7, 2023

SAN MARCOS, Calif., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueCare has rolled out its newest mobile wellness unit. The addition of this 26-foot mobile clinic brings high-quality health care closer to those most in need throughout North San Diego and South Riverside counties.

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  • SAN MARCOS, Calif., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueCare has rolled out its newest mobile wellness unit.
  • The addition of this 26-foot mobile clinic brings high-quality health care closer to those most in need throughout North San Diego and South Riverside counties.
  • With their newly expanded fleet, TrueCare can extend its mobile medical and dental services to an additional 3,500 individuals each year.
  • "This new mobile unit helps us to address the critical needs of our communities, ensuring everyone can access health care."

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Celebrates 5th Anniversary by Reinforcing Its Commitment to Guests and Team Members, and Announces $100,000 Donation to Five Community Organizations

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated its Fifth Anniversary today as part of "Hard Rock Day" in Atlantic City.

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  • ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City celebrated its Fifth Anniversary today as part of "Hard Rock Day" in Atlantic City.
  • Hard Rock used the celebration to reinforce its ongoing commitment to its guests, team members and the Greater Atlantic City community.
  • "From the outset, the power of the Hard Rock brand combined with the hard work of our 3,600 team members propelled Hard Rock Atlantic City to become the most successful casino on Atlantic City's famed Boardwalk," said George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
  • Hard Rock Atlantic City is also investing heavily in Fifth Anniversary casino promotions, which are open to all casino guests.

Aunt Flow partners with Donations for Dignity to combat Period Poverty

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On a mission to change the world one cycle at a time, Aunt Flow is excited to announce a new partnership with Donations for Dignity to tackle period poverty in Colorado. Period poverty means not being able to afford or access period products such as tampons and pads. Federal anti-poverty programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) do not cover period products. No one should EVER be forced to choose between buying food for their family or buying period products, but it is a choice thousands face everyday. According to a recent survey, reported in Obstetrics & Gynecology, two-thirds of low-income women struggle to afford period products.

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  • Aunt Flow is excited to announce a new partnership with Donations for Dignity to tackle period poverty in Colorado.
  • Together with its partners now including Aunt Flow Donations for Dignity delivers period products where the need is greatest and access is crucial.
  • This valuable partnership with Aunt Flow helps Donations for Dignity provide organic and sustainable period products to those in need.
  • In partnership with organizations including Aunt Flow, Donations for Dignity has distributed more than 2,000,000 organic period products during the last 18 months.

The Legacy Knit and Crochet Club Donates a Record 4,733 Handmade Items to 15 Dallas and Plano Organizations

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Friday, December 9, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ladies of The Legacy Willow Bend made their annual donation of handmade knit and crocheted goods to 15 Greater Dallas and Plano organizations this week.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ladies of The Legacy Willow Bend made their annual donation of handmade knit and crocheted goods to 15 Greater Dallas and Plano organizations this week.
  • The Legacy Willow Bend, Plano's only life care retirement community, is home to The Legacy Knit and Crochet Club, the community's knit and crochet group that has created 38,148 pieces since its inception in 2010.
  • If you are interested in supporting The Legacy Knit and Crochet Club in their work and would like to support their efforts, consider donating yarn.
  • Donations to the group may be dropped off with the concierge at the front desk at The Legacy Willow Bend.

AweXs LLC, a Leading Wholesale Supplier of Yoga Mats Online, is Donating 15% of Sales to Veterans' Children's Services Between Now and Veterans Day

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A full range of color choices is available online, with wholesale prices starting from $99.97 in the sale for a set of twelve mats.

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  • Dawson, AweXs LLC founder, says, "As a disabled US veteran, I understand some of the challenges children in service families face.
  • "That's why AweXs LLs is donating 15% of all sales of yoga mats to veterans' children's services between now and Veterans Day.
  • By supporting veterans' children's services I want to help young people understand that message and help them continue their fight through the toughest times."
  • AweXs LLC is an online business selling wholesale yoga mats for schools, community groups, sports facilities, and more at affordable prices.

Cambia Health Solutions appoints Donna L. Milavetz, MD, MPH as chief medical officer

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambia Health Solutions is pleased to announce Donna L. Milavetz, MD, MPH, FACP as chief medical officer.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambia Health Solutions is pleased to announce Donna L. Milavetz, MD, MPH, FACP as chief medical officer.
  • "Since Dr. Milavetz joined Cambia as executive medical director earlier this year, she has established herself as an entrepreneurial and collaborative leader," said Jared Short, Cambia's chief executive officer.
  • She founded and led Onsite Care, Inc. as its chief executive officer and chief medical officer for more than a decade.
  • "I am honored to take on this role at such an exciting time for Cambia and the health care industry," said Dr. Milavetz.

Eleos Health Welcomes Dr. Dale Klatzker of Gaudenzia and Susan Blue of Community Services Group to its Customer Advisory Board

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eleos Health , the leader in CareOps Automation for behavioral health, today announced that Dr. Dale Klatzker , CEO of Gaudenzia and Susan Blue , CEO, President and owner of Community Services Group have joined Eleos' Community Advisory Board.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eleos Health , the leader in CareOps Automation for behavioral health, today announced that Dr. Dale Klatzker , CEO of Gaudenzia and Susan Blue , CEO, President and owner of Community Services Group have joined Eleos' Community Advisory Board.
  • "It's an honor to continue to grow our Customer Advisory Board with some of the leading minds in behavioral health," said Dror Zaide, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Eleos Health.
  • Susan Blue has a rich background in behavioral healthcare, having worked at the Community Service Group prior to purchasing it.
  • The Eleos Health Customer Advisory Board is now composed of Uday Madasu, Chief Information Officer of the Jewish Board; Hattie Tracy, President and CEO of Coleman Services; Dr. Dale Klatzker, CEO of Gaudenzia; and Susan Blue, CEO, President and owner of Community Services Group.

The Impact of Bias on Health Equity and the Human Experience

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn. , July 28, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Beryl Institute releases "The Impact of Bias on Health Equity and the Human Experience," identifying what bias looks like in healthcare and acknowledging its serious and lasting consequences on patient outcomes and overall experience. In this paper, healthcare leaders share what they have learned about addressing bias and acknowledge the immediate need to begin rebuilding trust with those they serve. Patients and families share their lived experiences of being exposed to bias and how it has impacted their overall approach to healthcare and what needs to change.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Beryl Institute releases "The Impact of Bias on Health Equity and the Human Experience," identifying what bias looks like in healthcare and acknowledging its serious and lasting consequences on patient outcomes and overall experience.
  • "The Impact of Bias on Health Equity and the Human Experience" offers tangible ways in which organizations, leaders and the community can create a path to health equity through intentional action to address bias.
  • Impact of bias is both physical and emotional Patients and families share how they are impacted by bias in healthcare encounters.
  • Addressing bias will improve experience for all The paper reveals the positive outcomes for organizations that intentionally take action to eliminate bias.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES LOU GEHRIG DAY AT MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES IN JUNE

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will honor Major League Baseball's (MLB) recognition of Lou Gehrig Day at games across the country in June.

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  • NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will honor Major League Baseball's (MLB) recognition of Lou Gehrig Day at games across the country in June.
  • "We commend the effort to celebrate this day of recognition across Major League Baseball.
  • "It is such an honor to see Gehrig events unfolding and expanding each year with MLB's Annual Lou Gehrig Day.
  • The MDA Tribute Tour will culminate with the Houston Astros celebration of Lou Gehrig Day on June 6.