Social work

Commonwealth Care Alliance® Announces Three New Leaders Across Clinical Health Plan Division

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Commonwealth Care Alliance® (CCA), a mission-driven healthcare services organization that offers health plans and care delivery programs designed for individuals with the most significant needs, has appointed three new leaders to its Clinical Health Plan division.

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  • Commonwealth Care Alliance® (CCA), a mission-driven healthcare services organization that offers health plans and care delivery programs designed for individuals with the most significant needs, has appointed three new leaders to its Clinical Health Plan division.
  • The organization has hired Emily Bailey, LICSW, as Senior Vice President of Performance, Operations, & Innovation, and promoted Josh Ruminski as Senior Vice President of Health Plan Clinical Care and expanded the role of Whitney Moyer, naming her Vice President of Clinical Provider Integration.
  • Before his promotion to Senior Vice President of Health Plan Clinical Care, Ruminski served as Vice President of Member Onboarding & Assessment at CCA.
  • Whitney Moyer is a public health and health policy leader with over 10 years of experience supporting populations requiring complex care and long-term services and supports (LTSS).

Cambia Health Foundation Announces Newest Cohort of the Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Cambia Health Foundation has announced the selection of 12 emerging palliative care leaders for its Sojourns® Scholar Leadership Program, marking the 10th and final group of Scholars to receive funding.

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  • Cambia Health Foundation has announced the selection of 12 emerging palliative care leaders for its Sojourns® Scholar Leadership Program, marking the 10th and final group of Scholars to receive funding.
  • In addition to the Sojourns® Scholar Leadership Program, the Foundation has invested $65 million to advance palliative care access, awareness and quality, and remains committed to the field.
  • With the induction of the tenth cohort, the Foundation fulfils its ten-year commitment to funding palliative care leadership development.
  • To learn more about the individual scholars, please visit the Sojourns® Scholars page on the Cambia Health Foundation website.

"What are you doing with your gift?"

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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She was among several luminaries, including civil rights activist Ben Crump and retired actor and activist Michael J.

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  • She was among several luminaries, including civil rights activist Ben Crump and retired actor and activist Michael J.
  • The award was bestowed during a glittering celebration in the largest ballroom in the city.
  • In 1998, she authored the book "Family First: Winning the Parenting Game."
  • The Jordan Institute for Families (JIF) at the School works to cultivate safe, stable, nurturing families over the course of life.

Intravacc Awarded US$ 633K CARB-X Funding to Develop a Vaccine that Prevents Gonorrhea Infections

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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The Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium causes gonorrhea, the second most reported bacterial STI.

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  • The Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium causes gonorrhea, the second most reported bacterial STI.
  • Patients with gonorrhea can face serious health effects, including pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic pain, infertility, and an increased risk of contracting HIV.
  • Through the tailored gonococcal antigens on the surface of the meningococcal OMV, Intravacc anticipates a significant enhancement in the vaccine candidate’s efficacy against gonorrhea.
  • “This CARB-X project allows us to combine our science and OMV expertise for the development of a vaccine against gonorrhea infections.

Herzing University Awarded Grant for Wisconsin Youth Wellness Partnership with Milwaukee-Area Boys & Girls Clubs

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Through this funding opportunity, Herzing University will partner with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and the Medical College of Wisconsin to develop and oversee a comprehensive health and wellness program.

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  • Through this funding opportunity, Herzing University will partner with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee and the Medical College of Wisconsin to develop and oversee a comprehensive health and wellness program.
  • "The primary objective of this initiative is to elevate the overall wellness of Wisconsin's youth, both physically and mentally," said Dr. Elizabeth Wilson, Social Work Department Chair at Herzing University.
  • "Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee is extremely grateful for the partnership with Herzing University and the Medical College of Wisconsin," said Toya Griffin, BGCGM Senior Director of Academics.
  • "In addition to our dedicated team at Herzing, the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee share our passion for supporting the Wisconsin community through education and enrichment.

A Look Back at Unite Us' Pioneering Journey in Social Care, Transforms Success & Impact in 2024

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Unite Us starts 2024 as the national partner for social care. Maintaining the same vision and mission with a renewed focus: Technology, Network, and People.

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  • In 2023, Unite Us accomplished significant milestones, cementing our position as the leader in community-driven closed-loop referral system (CLRS) solutions.
  • We are thrilled to continue as "Your Partner for Social Care," and eagerly anticipate the growth and innovation that 2024 will bring.
  • This milestone underscores the incredible momentum led by our customers and community partners in facilitating impactful connections within the social care ecosystem.
  • As Unite Us embarks on a new chapter in 2024, the company expresses gratitude to its dedicated team, partners, and customers.

Villages Of Apex Hosts “Mitten Tree” To Provide Those In Need With Cold Weather Clothing

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Management (HRW) , a leading provider of community management services throughout the greater Raleigh, Fayetteville, and East Coast areas of North Carolina, recently teamed up with their community partner, the Villages of Apex, to stage a “Mitten Tree” clothing drive to benefit local families in distress.

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  • Management (HRW) , a leading provider of community management services throughout the greater Raleigh, Fayetteville, and East Coast areas of North Carolina, recently teamed up with their community partner, the Villages of Apex, to stage a “Mitten Tree” clothing drive to benefit local families in distress.
  • All the items were then donated to Inter-Faith Council for Social Services (IFC) for distribution.
  • Founded in 1963, Inter-Faith Council for Social Service is the largest provider of social safety net services in Orange County.
  • More than five decades later, the organization continues its mission to confront the causes and respond to the effects of poverty in the local community.

Aging Life Care Association® Welcomes New Board President

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kate Granigan, MSW, LICSW, C-ASWCM, assumed the role of President of the Board of Directors at the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA), a nonprofit professional membership association representing over 2,000 members nation-wide. Beginning January 1, Granigan replaced Anne Sansevero, who will remain on the Board as Past-President.

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  • Kate Granigan, MSW, LICSW, C-ASWCM, assumed the role of President of the Board of Directors at the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA), a nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to advancing dignified, coordinated care for older adults in the United States.
  • TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kate Granigan, MSW, LICSW, C-ASWCM, assumed the role of President of the Board of Directors at the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA), a nonprofit professional membership association representing over 2,000 members nation-wide.
  • Granigan is the CEO of LifeCare Advocates, an Aging Life Care management company based in Newton, Massachusetts.
  • "Aging Life Care Managers are key to ensuring society's success in helping our older family, friends, and neighbors get appropriate and accessible care as demographics shift," says Granigan.

OSC announces Seniors Expert Advisory Committee members for 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2024 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced the membership of its Seniors Expert Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the 2024 term.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2024 /CNW/ - The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) today announced the membership of its Seniors Expert Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the 2024 term.
  • First launched in 2016, SEAC has provided valuable insights on and contributions to OSC initiatives supporting seniors, including the development and implementation of the OSC Seniors Strategy.
  • Members provide diverse perspectives on issues and challenges facing older investors, drawing on their expertise in sectors including financial services, law, law enforcement, academia, medicine and seniors' advocacy.
  • The OSC would like to thank former SEAC members Alexis Wenzowski, Harold Geller, James (Jim) Turner, Kavina Nagrani and Keith Sjorgen for their service and contributions.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Welcomes 2024 National Board Members

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), a leading suicide prevention organization, is pleased to announce its 2024 National Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), a leading suicide prevention organization, is pleased to announce its 2024 National Board of Directors.
  • Board members oversee the organization's efforts to empower the public through suicide prevention research, education, support and advocacy.
  • It's through the leadership and dedication of those who serve on the National Board that AFSP will advance suicide prevention in our country," said AFSP Chief Executive Officer Robert Gebbia .
  • The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss .