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Advocate Health Takes Bold Step to Address Medical Debt, Forgives All Debt Linked to Real Estate Liens

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 14, 2024

As part of its ongoing commitment to make health care more affordable and accessible, Advocate Health, the nation’s third-largest non-profit health system, is taking a significant step in eliminating financial barriers to care. The organization announced in September that it will begin cancelling all judgment liens previously placed on homes and real estate as part…

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EHM Senior Solutions Launches Registered LPN Apprenticeship Program to Address Nursing Shortage

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 14, 2024

EHM Senior Solutions, a trusted not-for-profit leader in senior care serving Southeast Michigan, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Registered LPN Apprenticeship Program. This initiative, developed in partnership with the Department of Labor and Michigan Works! Southeast, aims to tackle the growing shortage of skilled nurses while providing a unique career advancement…

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United Church Homes Selected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 14, 2024

In early September, United Church Homes announced that it has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Under CMS’ Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, United Church Homes will be one of…

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Hoffman Homes’ New Branding Emphasizes ‘Community’

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 14, 2024

Hoffman Homes in Littlestown, Pa., has quietly been expanding its services. Since 2022, it has launched its new transitional living, therapeutic shelter and outpatient therapy ministry outreach programs. As part of that growth, Hoffman Homes also decided to update its logo and brand. “The rebranding process motivated me to dig through our institutional archives,” said…

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EveryAge Acquires Senior Living Community in High Point, N.C.

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 14, 2024

EveryAge — based in Newton, N.C. — announced Oct. 1, 2024, that it completed the acquisition of Providence Place, an existing not-for-profit retirement community as well as two adjacent commercial properties. Providence Place retirement community is located on 27.2 acres in High Point, N.C., approximately 10 miles from EveryAge’s Piedmont Crossing community in Thomasville, N.C. On Aug.…

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Phoebe Communities Named Among the Best Older Adult Communities in Pennsylvania

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 14, 2024

In rankings prepared by Newsweek magazine, Phoebe Ministries, based in Allentown, Pa., has been named among the best older communities in Pennsylvania. Newsweek and Statista partnered to rank America’s Best Nursing Homes. The top nursing homes were assessed and ranked based on four pillars: performance data, recommendations of medical professionals, accreditations, and resident satisfaction This…

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Cedar Community’s Pretre Recipient of the 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 14, 2024

Cedar Community of West Bend, Wis., recently announced that Nicole Pretre, president and CEO, is a recipient of the 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Wisconsin’s Top 100 CEOs and C-level executives. They are the area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and…

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Volunteer Chaplain: Every Child’s Hope

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | October 23, 2024

Every Child’s Hope, based in St. Louis, seeks a Volunteer Chaplain. Purpose: The Volunteer Chaplain is responsible for the provision of pastoral care to residents and clients of Every Child’s Hope Residential Programs. The Volunteer Chaplain ensures that all youth are afforded the opportunity to practice the faith traditions of their choice and coordinates the…

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Partners in Climate Crises can Become Partners in Advocating for Climate Justice

By Jamar Doyle | October 11, 2024

Over the past few weeks, several CHHSM communities have found themselves directly in the paths of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These storms have left behind not only physical devastation, but also emotional and spiritual wounds that will take time and collective effort to heal. The communities impacted by these hurricanes have begun the work of…

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Keynote Speakers Set for CHHSM 87th Annual Gathering in Boston/Cambridge

By Barb Powell | October 10, 2024

Jonathan A King, Ph.D., of Massachusetts Peace Action and the Rev. Dr. Calvon T. Jones of Harvard Memorial Church will deliver the opening and closing keynote addresses, respectively, during the 2025 Annual Gathering of the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM), to be held March 11-13, 2025, in Boston and Cambridge, Mass.…

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