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Deaconess Foundation‘s President and CEO Bethany Johnson-Javois issued the following statement in response to the Missouri House of Representatives’ passage of HJR 117, which would strip health care coverage from tens of thousands of Missourians: “Deaconess Foundation stands in support of expanded health care access for the People of Missouri. As an institutional advocate that has championed…
Read MoreAs a unique extension of United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, UCH Cares offers UCH residents home-based support and personal care services so that they can continue to live an abundant life on their terms. UCH Cares provides vital services that help residents remain independent and active, whether the need is temporary or…
Read MorePhoebe Ministries, based in Allentown, Pa., has promoted two of its long-time employees to chief officer roles. Robert Richards, CPA, is the new executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO); and Thomas Baer, CPA, is the new senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer (CFO). Both appointments came following the retirement of…
Read MoreChamp Homes, a CHHSM member that provides transitional housing and support services to Cape Cod residents from its base in Hyannis, Mass., recently received a $25,000 grant from the Yawkey Foundation. The grant will help support the Youth & Young Adult group that is part of Champ Homes’ Transitional Housing Assistance Program. Champ Homes’ ongoing…
Read MoreFourteen Advocate Aurora Health hospitals across Illinois and Wisconsin were recognized as “high performing” on U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The recognition demonstrates the health system’s strong commitment to helping new families live well and team members’ laser focus on providing safe, high-quality maternity and perinatal care. …
Read MoreOne late afternoon, Deaconess Nurse Ministry, based in St Louis, Mo., received a phone call from a case worker who was trying to help Ms. M, a 65-year-old woman living in her car. The case worker told Deaconess about Ms. M’s case — she was trying to get her into a shelter before the dangerously cold…
Read MoreVarious Job Openings at United Caring Services United Caring Services in Evansville, Ind., has several job openings. We REALLY need your help! Spread the word. Like many places, United Caring Services (UCS) needs to hire people across various programs and shifts, with the pay ranging between $10-$14 based on the position. Volunteer assistance also is welcome. We’re…
Read MoreUCC-related UCAN has been recognized in 2021 Change-Makers by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. HRC annouced the Change-Makers in its third annual report, which highlights 119 child welfare agencies across the United States that have worked with the HRC Foundation’s All Children – All Families (ACAF) program to improve the services they provide to…
Read MoreBy Ashley Bills, UCH corporate communications manager. Reprinted with permission from the Winter 2021-2022 Spirit Magazine. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has long been a part of the mission, vision and values at United Church Homes (UCH). Its core values, written in an acrostic which spells the word CHRIST, encourage employees to welcome everyone, honor…
Read MoreResidents at The Chapel Hill Community’s Kroft Commons have teamed up to help those in need, turning plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for homeless people. Linda Ditzler, a former United Church Homes board member who still serves on UCH’s Affordable Housing board, learned how to create the mats long before becoming part of the…
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Advocate Health Generates $135.7 Million in Savings Through Two Top Federal Programs - CHHSM
Advocate Health’s affiliated accountable care organizations (ACOs) generated $135.7 million in savings in 2023 by achieving strong quality results and lowering costs through two of the top federal v...