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Advocate Health CEO Jim Skogsbergh receives National Center for Healthcare Leadership’s Excellence Award

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 12, 2023

Advocate Health announced recently that CEO Jim Skogsbergh has received the National Center for Healthcare Leadership’s 2023 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award in recognition of his impact across a four-decades-long career. Named for the president emeritus of Detroit-based Henry Ford Health, the prestigious award recognizes health care leaders who have demonstrated remarkable contributions, exceptional…

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Deaconess Nurse Ministry Helps Veteran Find Home

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 11, 2023

One of the many ways that CHHSM member Deaconess Nurse Ministry helps the local St. Louis community is through participation in community events. One such even is a dinner service held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The church hosts the dinners for homeless persons the first three weeks of every month, with various…

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Archway Residents Go Back to School

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 11, 2023

The first day of school can be one of the most exciting days of the year for kids. From seeing old friends to breaking out a new pencil case, the day is often full of memorable moments. The first day of school, however, also can be extremely nerve wracking. Perhaps a student has just transferred…

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Together We Learn Group to Discuss Stevenson’s Critically-Acclaimed Book, ‘Just Mercy’

By Barb Powell | August 11, 2023

Registration is now open for the next “Together We Learn” virtual, Zoom-based discussion group sponsored by CHHSM, which will concentrate on Just Mercy, the best-selling book by Bryan Stevenson, noted lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) based in Montgomery, Ala. For the fifth “Together We Learn” offering, the group will meet in…

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CHHSM Accepting Applications for Enrollment in the 2024-2025 Nollau Leadership Institute

By Barb Powell | August 11, 2023

The UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries has opened applications for enrollment for the 2024-2025 class of its Nollau Leadership Institute. The Institute’s year-long leadership formation program helps class members discern their call as Diakonal Ministers. A special vocation for health and human service leaders within CHHSM members and the wider United Church…

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UCC Cornerstone Fund — A Proud Partner to CHHSM and its Member Organizations

By Barb Powell | August 11, 2023

One of the many ways the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries works to create additional resources for CHHSM members is through its UCC partnerships, and one of the best examples is the UCC Cornerstone Fund. And, as two CHHSM organizations recently discovered, a relationship with Cornerstone means expanded ministry in their communities.…

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St. Louis Regional Racial Healing + Justice Fund Invests $800,000 in Black- and Brown-led Organizations

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | August 11, 2023

The Community Governance Board (CGB) of the St. Louis Regional Racial Healing + Justice Fund – co-founded by Deaconess Foundation – announced recently that it is investing an historic $800,000 to support 42 Black and Brown-led organizations in the St. Louis region. This year’s grants mark several milestones. In 2023, the CGB received a record…

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UCAN Recognizes Seven Youth Leaders in Annual Awards Banquet

By CHHSM Staff | August 11, 2023

The excitement ran high June 1, as seven Chicago-area youth received Youth Leadership Awards at the 24th annual UCAN YLA awards dinner at The Four Seasons in Chicago. The annual event benefits not only the youth, but UCAN as well. This year, the event raised $832,835 for UCAN’s youth programming. The awards are presented to…

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United Church Homes Welcomes Two New Vice Presidents to its Leadership Team

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | August 11, 2023

United Church Homes, based in Marion, Ohio, announced Aug. 1 the appointment of two professionals to its executive team. Megan Kelley has joined as the vice president and general counsel and Kevin Deegan has been appointed as the vice president of corporate ventures. Kelley, formerly executive director of the Ohio Assisted Living Association, brings a wealth…

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EveryAge Formalizes Management Agreement with Iredell Adult Day Services

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | August 11, 2023

CHHSM-member EveryAge, based in Newton, N.C., has formalized a management agreement with Iredell Adult Day Services (IADS) in Statesville, N.C. The agreement will help accommodate growth in Iredell’s senior care program and expand opportunities for clinical-based care. EveryAge is an industry leader among not-for-profit senior living organizations and is comprised of 12 locations that serve…

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