On Tuesday, disgraced former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared before the Select Subcommittee on COVID-19 with Janis, a fierce advocate for the families of nursing home victims harmed by the state’s negligent response to the pandemic. Janice is a force to be reckoned with in her own right, but she also Fight for justice. She will be joined by Brad Wenstrup, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, to talk about her involvement in the ongoing investigation and her personal experiences. He will then be…
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Brooklyn, New York, September 12, 2024 Canada, March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — MediDrive, a leading non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) company, has launched an innovative Transportation Management System (TMS) designed to transform how the healthcare industry manages patient transportation. The new system enables health plans, physician groups, hospitals, treatment facilities and Flex Card administrators to seamlessly research and book the best transportation options tailored to the specific needs of their members and patients. “We are rethinking NEMT. If you compare most NEMT suppliers, they have different levels of performance but essentially the same. At MediDrive, we aim to go beyond that…
The troubled Benjamin Healthcare Center, which fell into a court-appointed receivership after falling behind on payroll and facing closure, has served as a nursing and rehabilitation facility for nearly 100 years and is now a stopover for former politicians with troubled pasts.When a Suffolk Superior Court judge appointed Joseph Feaster as receiver of the Boston facility in April, the prominent lawyer immediately turned to an old friend, former state Sen. Diane Wilkerson, for help.The former lawmaker has taken over the title of secretary or executive assistant to Fester and now has an office in the hillside complex between New England…
Honiara, Solomon Islands – The 1984th U.S. Army Hospital Pacific (USAH-P), 9th Mission Support Command Brigade, continued its Global Healthcare Engagement (GHE) in the Solomon Islands for two weeks in August 2024. The team was spread across the island nation, with a particular focus on Auki, Honiara, Gizo and Munda. In Munda, a small community on New Georgia Island, the highlight of the team was the installation of new ultrasound equipment, and Lt. Col. Richard Teams, 394th Forward Surgical Team’s Operating Room and Anesthesia Section Officer (OIC), played a key role in the effort.Teams, an anesthesiologist from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas,…
Let’s start from the beginning.Find your storyI was introduced to Lizzy through a fellow producer/EP who coincidentally represented her as an athlete. He had seen a short sports documentary I shot and directed about six years ago called “The Good Wolf,” and we’d kept in casual contact over that time, supporting each other’s work.It’s a great reminder of why it’s important to take the time to build relationships.He invited me to meet with Lizzy for coffee during the film’s premiere in Austin in October 2023, where we would have a heart-to-heart conversation about her story, what she wanted to share,…
Care Right There Home Care in Glassboro, NJ customizes care plans to keep seniors living safely and comfortably in their own homes, including assistance with daily activities and specialized care for chronic conditions. This approach prevents hospitalizations, reduces medical costs, provides emotional support and fosters stronger relationships between caregivers and clients. To learn more, visit https://carerightthere.com. GLASSBORO, NJ – Care Right There Home Care, a leading provider of in-home senior care services, continues to set the standard for home health care agencies in Glassboro, NJ. Known for its unwavering commitment to quality and compassion, Care Right There ensures seniors in…
PA MediaMedication errors at an Aberdeen home care service “could have had serious consequences”, inspectors have found. The Care Inspectorate has ordered Cornerstone Aberdeen South, which provides care services for adults with learning disabilities, to make immediate improvements.The inspection report found staff did not understand their responsibilities when helping patients with their medication, which led to potential problems. Cornerstone said measures had since been taken to meet the Care Regulatory Authority’s requirements. The incident report was also criticised during the August visit.It emerged that the recent incident should have been reported to the police immediately but was only reported a…
Bayada Home Healthcare, the nation’s largest provider of home care services, has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit filed in Philadelphia that alleged the company failed to pay nurses for the time they spent briefing new nurses and caregivers about patient conditions and for mandatory training sessions.Legal Intelligencer first reported the $13.5 million settlement with the Philadelphia District Court on Wednesday. Bayada, a Pennsauken nonprofit with revenue of $1.6 billion in 2022, said the settlement terms are not final. “We are not in a position to make any statements at this time,” the company said.An expert report included in the…
Presbyterian Homes and Services tops the 2024 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 list of the largest nonprofit, multi-location senior living and care organizations by number of assisted living units with 2,927 units, while National Senior Communities leads by number of independent living units with 19,026 units. The rankings were released on Thursday. National Senior Communities also maintained its top spot in the overall rankings, keeping it at the top for the ninth consecutive year. NSC (formerly National Senior Campuses) is a Washington, DC-based organization that supports continuing care retirement/life planning communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living. The LZ 200 list…
CHARLOTTE — It’s a win-win: Every Channel 9 viewer can get a new home for $100, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will raise millions of dollars for its mission to save children’s lives and support families.We will be collaborating on the 11th annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, which will air for the first time on Channel 9 in 2025.Crews broke ground Thursday in Marshville, where Newton Custom Homes & Realty and DeRose Construction will complete the new home and give it away to one lucky viewer.Tickets will go on sale in April, with only 23,000 available, priced at…