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Each day, more adults turn 65, qualifying for Medicare. U.S. Census Bureau statistics project that the 65-and-older population will reach 83.7 million by 2050, almost double from the 2012 level of 43.1 million. To serve the increasing older adult population, UCC-related Advocate Aurora Health — headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., and Chicago — is partnering with…
Read MoreThe 2019 CHHSM Annual Gathering, held March 5-7, 2019, in Chicago, was immensely successful. In response to requests, all of the meeting materials are now online. Where to Find Annual Gathering Materials The Annual Gathering Landing Page is the gateway to all the photos, documents and presentations from the gathering. Here are direct links to…
Read MoreIn an evening filled with history and special tributes, the 125th anniversary celebration of UCC-related Emmaus Homes in St. Charles, Mo., culminated Feb. 23 with a special gala event enjoyed by more than 200 attendees. From the start, the evening focused on the unique history of Emmaus Homes. “As soon as guests walked in, they…
Read MoreYears ago, Betty decided to make her home at Greencastle of Kenwood, one of 34 Embrace Living Communities. Today, in addition to living in an affordable, welcoming home, Betty is also getting the benefit of a partnership between two CHHSM Ministries, Embrace Living Communities and Advocate Aurora Health, that enhances her lifestyle with healthy living.…
Read MoreUCC-related Peppermint Ridge in Corona, Calif., kicked off its 60th Anniversary celebration Feb. 2 with “60 Years of Dreams Realized,” an evening of music, dinner, heartfelt speeches, and an auction held at nearby Hidden Valley Golf Club in Norco, Calif. The Ridge, which helps empower persons with disabilities through a variety of activities and types…
Read MoreUCC-related Cedar Community in West Bend, Wis., began hosting an annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in 2015, an event originally organized by resident the Rev. Ralph Faisst. That celebration sparked the interest of then ministry director, the Rev. Kathryn Kuhn, who was interested in further exploring racial diversity and issues surrounding the topic. After…
Read MoreThe UCC’s Justice Ministries today (March 21) sent out this action alert regarding the current threat to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Earlier this year the Administration posted a notice for proposed rulemaking through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict states’ flexibility to provide vital nutrition support to people who struggle to…
Read MoreIn keeping with its mission to help people live well, UCC-related Advocate Aurora Health announced today a commitment to power its health care operations with 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. The health system’s 27 hospitals and more than 500 sites of outpatient care extend from Northeast Wisconsin to Central Illinois. “Clean power produces clean…
Read MoreHarmar Place, a United Church Homes community, will continue its Opening Minds through Art program for residents living with dementia thanks to two grants from the local community. The grants, totaling $2,050, came from the Marietta Welfare League and the Binkley Charitable Fund, a fund of the Marietta Community Foundation. Funding will pay for art…
Read MoreAs Congress deliberates funding levels for HUD programs for the next fiscal year, fiscal year 2020, legislators must hear from you about the need to expand and preserve housing funding for older adults with very low incomes. The significant need for more Section 202 homes is nationwide and only growing. Today, only 1 in every…
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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...