Social work

"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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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
Entrepreneurship, Social responsibility, AcademyHealth, American Heart Association, Patient, Certification, Meal, Research, Medicaid, Mother, Health, RN, Partner, Health equity, Social work, CCM, University, Chronic care, APHA, Johns Hopkins, Communication, Suncoast, Evaluation, Conference, Organization, CLRS, Translation, Publication, Platform, Growth, Nursing

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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
Village, Volunteering, Poverty, Social services, Social work, HRW

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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 .

Paragon DCX brings new brand, advertising, shopper marketing, and experiential offerings to clients with acquisition of Twelve

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Twelve will introduce new capabilities and expertise to Paragon DCX and its clients across omni-channel connected shopper strategy and delivery across physical, ecommerce, social, and direct to consumer.

Key Points: 
  • Twelve will introduce new capabilities and expertise to Paragon DCX and its clients across omni-channel connected shopper strategy and delivery across physical, ecommerce, social, and direct to consumer.
  • Paragon DCX works with clients including Levi's, Gap, Goldman Sachs, JD Williams, FirstGroup, Unison, Close Brothers, the Department for Health and Social Care, Direct Line Group, and more.
  • "I'm excited to welcome everyone at Twelve to the DCX family – it's a fantastic way to kick off 2024 for both teams, as well as our clients", commented James Goldhill, CEO at Paragon DCX.
  • Twelve is the second acquisition in the space of 24 months for Paragon DCX, having acquired Reason, an experience design, software engineering, and digital transformation agency in February 2022.

Four historical figures who you may not know had a disability

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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There are important stories and contributions that have long been overlooked because the people responsible were part of a marginalised group.

Key Points: 
  • There are important stories and contributions that have long been overlooked because the people responsible were part of a marginalised group.
  • There are many famous historical figures who were disabled, but this part of their identity is often left out of discussions about their lives.
  • Here are four people who made important contributions to history, whose disabilities are often omitted from their stories.

Dorothea Lange

  • Born in 1895 in New Jersey, Dorothea Lange was an influential photographer and photojournalist.
  • When she was seven, Dorothea contracted polio, which weakened her leg and left her with a limp for the rest of her life.
  • Lange described her disability as “the most important thing that happened to me.

Rosa May Billinghurst

  • British suffragette Rosa May Billinghurst was born in 1875 in Lewisham, London.
  • She later recounted the profound impact that this had on her, influencing her decision to become involved with the suffrage movement.
  • Her first arrest in relation to her activism was in 1911, for obstructing police at a demonstration in Parliament Square.

Sojourner Truth

  • Born into slavery, at some point probably between 1797 to 1800, in Swartekill, New York, Isabella Baumfree later gave herself the name Sojourner Truth in 1843.
  • Academics have argued that Truth concealed her disability in order to present an image of strength.
  • Truth was the first black women in US history to win a court case against a white man.

Claudius, Roman emperor


The fourth emperor of Rome, Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, ruled from AD 41 to 54. Claudius is described as having a range of physical disabilities and illnesses throughout his life, including tremors in his hands, a limp and a stammer.

  • Claudius had an interest in history, and produced volumes on the history of Carthage, the Roman republic and many other topics.
  • He is best known for expanding the Roman empire and improving the judicial system of Rome.


Mia Edwards receives funding from Midlands4Cities AHRC Research Council.