Council for Health and Human Service Ministries
Old newspaper articles, newsletters — some in German, a letter from the past describing an effort that would become a successful CHHSM ministry. These were among the treasures discovered during the opening of a 109-year-old time capsule Oct. 3 at Hoyleton Youth and Family Services in Fairview Heights, Ill. Hoyleton donors, board members, staff and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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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