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Jay Lockaby, CEO of The Wellness Community of Southwest Florida, has been named Senior Vice President of Affiliate Relations and Strategic Growth for the Cancer Support Community. Lockaby will transition to the national role on September 7 while remaining CEO of the local organization until December 1 to oversee the opening of a new facility. The Wellness Community provides free support programs to cancer patients and their families and is now part of the world's largest professionally-led cancer support network.
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This document provides information about three programs that received the 2015 AHA NOVA Award for improving community health. The first summary describes a partnership between United Global Outreach and Florida Hospital in Orlando to transform the poor community of Bithlo, Florida through initiatives like a medical village, affordable housing, and improved infrastructure. The second summary discusses the Mayor's Healthy City Initiative in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a collaboration of over 70 organizations focused on issues like obesity, HIV, and emergency department overuse. The third summary outlines Presbyterian Healthcare Services' program in Albuquerque, New Mexico to address food insecurity and related health issues in the rural South Valley region through initiatives improving access to healthy, affordable food.
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LRGHealthcare had a remarkable year in 2012, renewing its commitment to ensuring the healthcare needs of the community come first. It expanded clinical services and invested in new technology like robotic surgery. New programs included a weight management institute and walk-in convenience care. The report details LRGHealthcare's community benefit activities and investments that totaled over $35 million in 2012.
Ovarian Cancer: Three sides of the Story: Yuko Abbott, LCSW
This document provides information about an oncology social worker and their role. It discusses what an oncology social worker sees, hears, and feels in working with cancer patients. It outlines the types of support oncology social workers provide, including emotional support, practical assistance, information, and advocacy. It also summarizes the standards and scope of practice for oncology social work according to the Association of Oncology Social Work. Finally, it discusses common issues cancer survivors face and encourages patients to take advantage of oncology social work services.
2015 UWOF Conf Program 5-13-15
This document outlines the agenda for a United Way conference taking place from Wednesday, June 24 to Friday, June 26. The schedule includes times for registration, breakfast and lunch, keynote speeches from leaders in the United Way movement, and breakout sessions on topics such as building an endowment, developing community impact strategies, and engaging young professionals and donors. Attendees can choose from multiple breakout sessions running concurrently on topics related to fundraising, partnerships, performance measurement, and marketing. The goal of the conference is to provide training and skills to United Way professionals to strengthen their organizations and better serve communities.
2013 06-20 capital region aaa session, overview of aa as-1
The document provides an overview of area agencies on aging and the aging services network. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of area agencies on aging, which work to help older adults and caregivers access services and supports to allow them to live independently in their homes and communities. The document outlines various programs and services provided by the aging network, including home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation, care management, and caregiver support. It also discusses how these services help avoid unnecessary nursing home placements and are more cost-effective than institutional care.
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This document discusses the cause of cancer advocacy for young adults. It notes that nearly 70,000 young Americans ages 15-40 are diagnosed with cancer each year, yet there has been no improvement in survival rates or quality of life for them in 30 years. Young adults face unique issues that are not addressed by traditional cancer research. The document outlines the goals of improving survival rates, quality of life, and addressing the unmet needs of young adult cancer patients and survivors. It introduces the nonprofit organization i[2]y, which aims to empower young adults affected by cancer and ensure no survivor feels alone through various online and offline programs and services.
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- 1. July 20, 2010 11:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time SARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jay Lockaby, CEO of The Wellness Community of Southwest Florida www.wellness-swfl.org has been named to a new position by the organization’s national headquarters in Washington, D.C. Lockaby will become Senior Vice President of Affiliate Relations and Strategic Growth for the Cancer Support Community, a network including 50 local affiliates and more than 100 satellite locations. Jay will begin the transition to the national headquarters staff on September 7, but will maintain his role as CEO of the The Wellness Community of Southwest Florida until December 1 to help shepherd the organization through the grand opening of the newly- constructed facility scheduled for November 12 . “This exciting initiative will have a far reaching impact that will help change the face of psychosocial care for people affected by cancer” The announcement is just the latest recognition for Lockaby and The Wellness Community (TWC) here. The local organization previously received national’s Center of Excellence award with the highest score across 116 critical indicators of success. In 2007, Lockaby received the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professional of the Year Award, and last year TWC was a finalist for the local chamber’s Non-Profit of the Year Award. In September, TWC plans to open a state-of-the-art facility for cancer patients and their families on a five-acre campus in Lakewood Ranch. Surrounded by healing gardens and serene nature preserves, this model of an optimal healing environment incorporates the latest in green technology and will be a worldwide prototype for other cancer support organizations. “This exciting initiative will have a far reaching impact that will help change the face of psychosocial care for people affected by cancer,” said Kim Thiboldeaux, CEO of the international Cancer Support Community, in speaking about the new facility here. Lockaby will remain in this area in his new position, supporting all the local cancer support organizations created by the recent merger of The Wellness Community with Gilda’s Clubs Worldwide. National Recognition for The Wellness Community of Southwest Florida and Its CEO th Page 1 of 2National Recognition for The Wellness Community of Southwest Florida and Its CEO | B... 3/4/2015file:///C:/Users/jay/AppData/Local/Temp/Low/X5BPLFJS.htm
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