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A Blossoming of Hope

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | July 7, 2021

By the Rev. Bobbie McKay, Ph.D. This article originally appeared as the July 1 blog entry from United Church Homes’ Parker Center for Abundant Living. It is reprinted here with permission. In the last five years, death became the center of my life. Uninvited and not sought, this intruder entered my life space and appeared to…

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Emmaus Home Employee Redefines Work that Matters

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | July 6, 2021

By Nick Quargnenti, marketing coordinator for Emmaus Homes. This article first appeared in Emmaus’ Summer 2021 issue of The Messenger. Reprinted with permission. Emmaus Direct Support Lead Natasha has recently given the phrase “Work That Matters” a whole new meaning at Emmaus. Natasha is always excited to teach valuable lessons to Brad and all of…

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Advocate Aurora Health one of 12 Health Systems to Increase Spending by $1B to Improve Supplier Diversity While building Community Wealth

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | July 1, 2021

A dozen hospitals and health systems across the country, including CHHSM member Advocate Aurora Health, announced June 9 signing the “Impact Purchasing Commitment” to build healthy, equitable, and climate-resilient local economies through what and how they spend their dollars. The commitment, designed by the Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) in partnership with Health Care Without Harm…

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Archway Affordable Housing Provides Support for U.S. Veteran

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | July 1, 2021

By Kendall Curtis; reprinted with permission by Archway Communities. I sat on the rooftop of Flats at Two Creeks — part of Archway Communities in Lakewood, Colo., where the garden boxes are located, waiting for Michael and Emily, Flats’ resident care coordinator, to meet me. Emily said that today, they would be doing most of…

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Cooperation and Imagination Lead to First Place Culinary Competition Finish for UCH

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | July 1, 2021

This story by Jen Winchester shows one way United Church Homes took one of the disadvantages created by the pandemic and created something wonderful. It is reprinted with permission from the Spring 2021 issue of Spirit magazine. The dining teams across United Church Homes’ communities are known for their delicious dishes. When dining rooms closed…

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In Atypical Year, 2020 Annual Report Focuses on Ways CHHSM and Its Member Adapt and Serve with ‘Justice and Grace — Together’

By Barb Powell | June 25, 2021

The UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries announced June 24 the release of its 2020 Annual Report. The online report centers on the responses of CHHSM and its member ministries to the dual public health crises of the past year: COVID-19 and systemic racism. The report is focused on the theme, “Justice and…

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Phoebe Ministries’ Richart and Gullet Receive LeadingAge PA Distinguished Service Awards

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | June 23, 2021

Cindy Richart, Vice President of Pharmacy Operations for Phoebe Ministries in Allentown, Pa., has been selected to receive LeadingAge PA’s 2021 Distinguished Service Award for Leader of the Year. Rachel Gullett, Director of Nursing at Phoebe Richland Health Care Center, has been selected to receive LeadingAge PA’s 2021 Distinguished Service Award for Manager of the Year.  LeadingAge PA is a statewide, nonprofit…

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CHHSM’s ‘Reason to Have Hope: A Public Health Response to Racism’ Course Now Online

By Barb Powell | June 18, 2021

Reason to Have Hope: A Public Health Response to Racism — a multi-part, online, interactive, and highly adaptable course created by CHHSM — is now online! It is being released today (June 18) ahead of and in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday. “We are thrilled to offer ‘Reason to Hope’ as a means of helping…

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Year-in-Review: CHHSM Board Examines Work on Race, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Eye on Future Actions

By Barb Powell | June 14, 2021

The CHHSM Board of Directors, meeting online June 7-9, focused a large portion of its meeting reviewing the commitments made by the Board, staff, and members in the June 2020 statement on the pandemic of systemic racism. At the top of the list was the final report of the organization’s recently completed Race, Diversity, Equity,…

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Ziegler-Hosted CHHSM Webinar June 21 to Focus on Single-Site Providers

By CHHSM Staff | June 11, 2021

An important CHHSM webinar on “Sustainability, Scale and Sophistication for Single-Site Providers” will be hosted June 21at 2 p.m. ET by long-time Annual Gathering sponsor Ziegler. The webinar will discuss: The need for single-site providers to thrive, not just survive. The vision needed to move forward. Tools needed to enhance scale, explore partnerships, and make…

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