CHMRC Community NetworkNews
We’re proud to share that CHMRC CEO Ellen Young has been invited to join the Women’s Health Council at Baylor Scott White – Frisco PGA in North Texas. This new appointment reflects both Ellen’s personal commitment to advancing women’s health and CHMRC’s broader mission to support community-driven solutions that improve health outcomes. The [...]
By Natasha Goburdhun | Chief Community Strategy Officer Community organizations have long worked to connect people not just with medical care, but with the everyday essentials that make health possible like housing, food, transportation, and support. These health-related social needs (HRSNs) aren’t new, and neither is the work being done to address them. [...]
When the Clarkston Resource and Wellness Hub first opened, it was more than a location; it was a commitment. Launched through a partnership between CHMRC, Easterseals North Georgia, and the Clarkston Health Equity Coalition (CHEC), the hub was designed to respond to the needs of one of Georgia’s most diverse communities. Since then, [...]
By Amelia Priest | Senior Director of Client Services When it comes to infectious and communicable disease response, timing matters. That’s why automating data feeds from providers to public health is such a critical initiative. But executing on this imperative is not as easy as it seems. To encourage interoperability, CMS incentivizes hospital [...]
From mindsets to systems, the conversation offered powerful insight into how we can reimagine aging not as a challenge, but as an opportunity to create stronger, more inclusive communities. What if aging wasn’t something to manage, but something to harness? That was the challenge posed in our latest CHMRC webinar, where a panel [...]
We’ve made progress. A decade ago, asking patients about food access, housing stability, or transportation wasn’t common practice in healthcare. Today, discussing and screening for social determinants of health is more commonplace both in healthcare and in social care settings.
In public health, data is power - but only if it’s accurate, timely, and actionable. Across the country, health systems are required to report communicable disease data to local and state authorities. These rules serve a vital purpose: enabling early detection, stopping outbreaks, and protecting communities. But the reality? Reporting requirements are getting harder to meet, and harder to navigate.
In New Albany, Indiana, Love Unlimited is serving more than meals - they’re building community. Founded by Stephanie Woodward, who serves as Executive Director, with Co-founder, Cathy Higgins, who leads the nonprofit’s programming, Love Unlimited delivers food, dignity, and connection to some of the most overlooked members of their community.
“The service we offer replicates what a son or daughter would do to help their parent live life - on their terms.” When K.C. Kanaan speaks about transportation, he doesn’t talk in terms of miles or minutes. He talks about dignity, safety, and family. And for good reason - his journey into senior-focused mobility began with his own.
🔍 What if aging wasn’t seen as decline—but as a strategic advantage? As more than 80 million adults approach their later years by 2030, it’s time to rethink what aging means for individuals, workplaces, and the economy.
