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Emmaus Homes, a leading nonprofit provider of services for adults with developmental disabilities in St. Charles, Mo., has announced the appointment of Ryan Gruhala as its new president and CEO, effective July 1, 2026. Gruhala brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience across hospice, senior living, skilled nursing, and the broader post‑acute care continuum, with a proven…
Suzie Schulberg, president and CEO of The Arcadia Family of Companies in Honolulu, recently was honored by the Hawai’i Lung Association’s in its inaugural Breath of Motherhood Awards. The award celebrates the spirit of “ha,” the breath of life, and recognizes both the first breath of live a mother gives and the essential work women do…
There’s something unforgettable about live music—the energy of the crowd, the flash of stage lights, and the deep, pulsing rhythm you can feel in your chest. For Amanda Blake, those moments were once a regular part of life. A devoted rock & roll fan, she spent years enjoying concerts and soaking in every beat. But…
Donny Yankle, administrator of The Villas at St. Paul’s in Greenville, Pa., was one of just 16 individuals recognized at The Under 40 Distinguished Impact Awards on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The award recognizes rising professionals who are making a meaningful difference throughout Mercer County, Pa., through leadership, service, innovation, and professional excellence. Yankle’s impact…
Timothy Peterkin has been named the new executive director of Franklinton Center at Bricks in Whitakers, N.C. Peterkin’s distinguished career reflects a deep commitment to leadership, service, and community advocacy. A graduate of North Carolina Central University and North Carolina University School of Law, he brings a wealth of experience from the nonprofit, legal and…
Advocate Health, based in Charlotte, N.C., and Chicago, is reinforcing its role as a national leader in oncology care and artificial intelligence innovations by partnering with Lind to help connect more cancer patients to potentially life-saving clinical trials. Lind is an AI platform designed for health systems to improve how patients are identified and matched…
Doorways, a CHHSM member based in St. Louis, is an interfaith nonprofit organization that provides housing and relative supportive services to individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. But its outreach isn’t limited just to St. Louis. For more than 20 years, Doorways’ Outstate Program has extended the organization’s mission beyond St. Louis, reaching individuals and families…
In his early 30s, Lucas returned home after two years of being unhoused. He was weary and burdened by anxiety. At his mother’s urging, he sought help from Champ Homes in Hyannis, Mass., and by the time he walked through the doors, the toll of instability and isolation was unmistakable. Once at Champ Homes, Lucas…
From January through early April, residents in The Heritage, part of St. Paul’s Senior Living Community in Greenville, Pa., took part in “Heritage in Motion,” a wellness challenge that brought steady movement, friendly competition, and a renewed sense of energy to daily life. Created by VNA Alliance, the program officially kicked off Jan. 5 with…
For older adults, few risks are as life-altering as a fall. A single misstep can change everything — independence, confidence, even longevity. Falls are the number one reason older adults move from independent living to assisted living, and hip fractures often mark a dramatic turning point. In many cases, people never fully recover. At Plymouth Place…
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United Church Homes (UCH) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from The McGregor Foundation to support educational programming for low-income older adults living at South Haven Woods, a UCH affordable hous...