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Home health and hospice professionals can save 25% on new Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC) certifications in October.

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BMSC is the credentialing arm of the Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance (AHCC), the leading home health professional community of DecisionHealth. BMSC offers three home health professional credentials: Home Care Coding Specialist – Diagnosis (HCS-D), Home Care Coding Specialist – Hospice (HCS-H), and Home Care Clinical Specialist – OASIS (HCS-O).

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — For the month of October, home health and hospice professionals can save 25% on new Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC) certifications. BMSC is the credentialing arm of the Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance (AHCC), the leading home health professional community of DecisionHealth. BMSC credentials represent the gold standard of knowledge in home care and hospice and are used to identify leaders in coding and OASIS accuracy.

BMSC offers three professional credentials:

Both coding specialists review patients’ records and assign codes properly for diagnoses in the appropriate setting. Successful HCS-D and HCS-H candidates possess expertise in the application of ICD-10-CM conventions and guidelines and are knowledgeable in medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, disease processes, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.

HCS-O credential holders are healthcare professionals (registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, coding specialists, billing specialists, compliance directors, quality assurance directors, administrators, and agency directors) with specialized knowledge in applying clinical assessment findings to OASIS items. Although these individuals perform different jobs, the role of ensuring the accuracy of OASIS data is the same. To effectively ensure the accuracy of OASIS data, they must understand and apply the instructions contained in the OASIS Guidance Manual, category-specific questions and answers, and quarterly updates provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

AHCC also offers a BMSC Candidate Handbook, study guides, and practice exams to help professionals prepare to sit and earn their respective credentials.

Learn more by visiting https://store.decisionhealth.com/bmsc-credentials.

Disclaimer: Valid on new exam orders only through October 31, 2023. The discount will be automatically applied to your order at checkout. For any questions, please call 1-855-225-5341.

About AHCC
The mission of the Association of Home Care Coding & Compliance (AHCC) is to serve the staff-development needs of the home care industry through education, training, work tools, resources, community-building/networking, and advocacy. AHCC also offers professional certifications for coders and clinicians through the Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC). Learn more and become a member at https://ahcc.decisionhealth.com/.

About DecisionHealth
DecisionHealth, an HCPro brand, is the industry’s leading source for home health agencies and medical practice facilities to receive the latest news, analysis, and regulatory guidance on Medicare coding and reimbursement, benchmarks, payments, and HIPAA compliance through its flagship publications, as well as a wide selection of coding books, educational events, and online tools. Visit http://www.decisionhealth.com.

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Press Team, DecisionHealth, 1-978-624-4568, [email protected], https://www.decisionhealth.com/ 

Customer Service, DecisionHealth, 1-855-225-5341, [email protected], https://store.decisionhealth.com/bmsc-credentials 

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Renowned Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. Benjamin Stong Selected as a Faculty Member at the 6th Annual Global Aesthetics Conference

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“It is always an honor to be a presenter at this premier event, and I am looking forward to sharing my approach with the attendees,” says Dr. Benjamin Stong.

More about Dr. Benjamin Stong:

Dr. Benjamin Stong is the owner of Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from the University Of Alabama School of Medicine and then attended Emory University where he finished his internship in general surgery and residency at the Emory Department of Otolaryngology. Following his residency, Dr. Stong obtained a highly sought-after fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery with nationally renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Andrew Jacono in NYC. Throughout his career, Dr. Stong has earned numerous accolades and recognition. Dr. Benjamin Stong’s clinic, Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, is a state-of-the-art facility, that provides patients with beautiful results, using cutting-edge methods to improve patient comfort, minimize downtime, and promote longer-lasting outcomes. Dr. Stong also runs a full-service med spa, The K Spa, which offers the latest non-surgical treatments in facial rejuvenation. Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery is located at 371 East Paces Ferry Rd, Suite 850 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information on the upcoming course or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Stong, please call (404) 963-6665 or visit http://www.kalos-plasticsurgery.com.

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Dr. Ben Stong, Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery, (404) 963-6665, [email protected], https://www.kalos-plasticsurgery.com/

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Rimidi to Showcase New Chronic Kidney Disease Module at HLTH 2023, Complementing Suite of Chronic Disease Management Solutions

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Similar to Rimidi’s additional chronic disease modules, the CKD Module will combine clinically relevant data from the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with patient-generated data from connected devices and patient surveys into a streamlined, problem-oriented view that allows for better risk stratification and chronic disease management.

Specifically, Rimidi’s CKD Module:

  • Allows clinicians to visualize a consolidated view of relevant diagnoses, medications, lab results, risk scores and current treatment modalities such as dialysis on one screen, within their EHR workflow.
  • Presents a Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) based on data ingested from the EHR. The KFRE predicts the 5-year risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3-5.
  • Enables providers to address gaps in care versus practice guidelines and triage CKD patients’ needs with population-level risk stratification tools.

“Given that Rimidi already supports disease management and remote patient monitoring for diabetes and hypertension, two common risk factors for CKD, developing a full CKD Module was a natural platform progression,” said Lucienne Ide, MD, PhD, Founder and CEO of Rimidi. “As we continue to see innovations in connected devices and systems for treating and assessing CKD progression, being able to analyze and interpret all relevant data in a unified platform will drive clinical efficiency, coordination, and positive impact for CKD patients.”

In 2024, Rimidi plans to integrate additional data from connected medical devices used in renal care to further support patient-centered and data-driven care delivery.

For more information about Rimidi’s Chronic Kidney Disease Module, visit rimidi.com/chronic-kidney-disease or stop by booth #853 at HLTH 2023.

About Rimidi
Created by doctors, for doctors, Rimidi is a digital health company that supports healthcare providers in the delivery of remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management with EHR-integrated software, services, and connected devices. By combining clinical data from the EHR with data from connected devices and patient surveys, Rimidi presents a complete picture of the patient and supports care delivery across the continuum from the clinic to the home to allow for proactive, guideline-based management and prioritization of highest-need patients. visit rimidi.com and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter and LinkedIn. 

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Michelle Rand, Alloy, on behalf of Rimidi, 8553008209, [email protected]

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NovelVox Teams Up with Zoom to Drive a True Integrated Contact Center Experience for Healthcare, Credit Unions, Banking & Insurance

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NovelVox and Zoom have joined forces to empower agents, enabling them to deliver a personalized customer experience (CX) in Healthcare, Banking, Finance, and Insurance contact centers

ROSWELL, Ga., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NovelVox, a contact center experience optimization company, today announced that they have joined forces with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. to unify the Zoom Contact Center experience with industry-optimized agent desktop integrations. This collaboration will allow Zoom customers to seamlessly embed Agent Accelerator, a unified agent desktop from NovelVox, within Zoom Contact Center for an integrated and optimized view of customer information – empowering agents to deliver a personalized and connected experience.

Agent Accelerator is one of the CX transformation tools from NovelVox that unifies all the applications an agent uses while handling a customer interaction, including core-industry apps, business applications, backend systems, databases, CRMs, and more – bringing a comprehensive and cohesive picture of the customer journey and experience for agents on a single screen. Agents do not have to switch screens or leave their Zoom workspace to validate key customer details during a live interaction, ensuring agents resolve queries faster and deliver a quality service experience to customers.

Agent Accelerator is industry-optimized, which means it can easily connect with the industry’s core systems in Healthcare, Banking and Finance, or Insurance such as:

  • Epic, Cerner, Aetna, Meditech – Healthcare
  • Fiserv, FIS – Banking and Finance
  • Oracle, Guidewire – Insurance
  • Jack Henry & Associates, Symitar – Credit Union

With this capability and other industry-specific features such as ready templates for Healthcare, Banking, Insurance, etc. – Agent Accelerator empowers contact centers to optimize their performance according to their distinct industry requirements, thus fostering operational excellence.

Customer expectations from contact centers have evolved significantly in recent years. Today, customers expect a personalized yet consistent service experience no matter what channel they choose and whom they interact with. They expect contact center agents to not only know their names but also have complete access to their entire customer journey so that they don’t have to repeat information, face longer wait times, or go through multiple call transfers.

To deliver such an integrated experience, NovelVox is joining forces with Zoom to empower agents with all the information they need to deliver a superior CX from within their Zoom Contact Center. The integration and unification will be enabled by embedding NovelVox’s unified agent desktop within the Zoom apps framework. Furthermore, the industry-optimized capabilities and a comprehensive library of 75+ third-party app integrations, open the doors for new exciting integrations within Zoom Contact Center – enabling Zoom customers to offer optimized services, particularly in customer experience-intensive sectors such as Banking, Finance, Credit Unions, Healthcare, Insurance, etc.

Talking about the partnership, NovelVox CEO Amit Gandhi said “We are constantly striving towards transforming contact centers into a truly consolidated customer experience center and the Unified Agent Desktop for Zoom Contact Center is only a step towards that goal. The idea of partnering with Zoom and delivering a unified agent experience is a significant milestone for NovelVox and it continues to motivate us to innovate and deploy more refined contact center integrations. We have designed our Unified Agent Desktop to adapt to the increasing needs of customers, agents, as well as the customer experience-intensive sectors such as Banking, Credit Unions, Healthcare, Insurance, and more – all with one simple mission to bring efficiency and coherence into the customer experience.”

About NovelVox

NovelVox is a global contact center software development firm that has been integrating and optimizing contact center solutions for contact centers. We are dedicated to transforming the agent-customer experience and drive brand loyalty and customer advocacy. We are equipped with a library of 75+ third-party app integrations and have been pioneering agent experience with solutions like Unified Agent Desktop, Contact Center Wallboards, Reporting and Analytics, and more. With more than 14 years of experience in developing, integrating, and refining contact center applications and having served industries like banking, healthcare, telecom, education, government, and retail, NovelVox is redefining agent experience and customer loyalty for leading brands across the globe.

Media Contact

Martin Katz, NovelVox, (+1) 301-788-5451, [email protected], https://www.novelvox.com/

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Enrichly Wins Venture Atlanta 2023 Startup Showcase Live

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Enrichly is specifically and scientifically designed to boost youth self-esteem. Enrichly provides a digitally gamified curriculum that when complemented with onsite facilitation, keeps children engaged as they build confidence. The program helps improve outcomes in academics, mental health, and preventing youth violence. On the back end, cutting-edge technology captures student progress and provides data-driven insights for caregivers and educators

“We are incredibly proud of Enrichly for winning the first Startup Showcase Live!” said Allyson Eman, CEO of Venture Atlanta. “The pitch process and investment award are incredible opportunities to further the mission, and the company has gained incredible partners with BIP Ventures, Catalyst by Wellstar, Florida Funders, and Knoll Ventures.”

“Besides working to provide a solution for the critically important social issue of youth health and safety, Enrichly has built what appears to be a high-potential business model. We’re excited to come alongside Margo and her team as they scale and extend their reach,” said Mark Buffington, Managing Partner of BIP Ventures.

John D. Cooper, head of venture investment for Catalyst by Wellstar, said, “Children are always our future, and their healthcare is something we are focused on. As Wellstar expands caring for children across the state of Georgia with our recent partnership with Wellstar MCG Health and Children’s Hospital of Georgia, we are committed to making an impact and providing holistic care, including early interventions like Enrichly.”

Venture Atlanta received a record-breaking 550 applicants this year, and welcomed over 1,500 entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and business leaders to the event in Atlanta on September 27th and 28th. To date, Venture Atlanta has helped launch more than 760 companies and raise $7.5 billion in funding to date, spinning out $17 billion in successful exits.

About Enrichly

Enrichly is a gamified personal development platform committed to helping youth reach their full potential through programs purposefully built to improve self-esteem and proactively prevent negative outcomes. Enrichly’s unique approach involves complimenting an on site personal development curriculum with digital self-esteem improvement games built behind a recommendation engine. We collect actionable insights by measuring students’ self-esteem before and after participation, demonstrating the growth achieved. Additionally, we evaluate the impact of improved self-esteem on academic performance, mental health outcomes, and other relevant factors. Founded by US Army veteran, Margo Jordan, Enrichly has impacted the lives of thousands of young people worldwide, and continues to grow and evolve with technology. Learn more at www.enrich.ly and follow along on Instagram.

About Venture Atlanta

Venture Atlanta, the Southeast’s technology innovation event, is where the region’s most promising tech companies meet the country’s top-tier investors. As the Southeast’s largest investor showcase helping launch more than 760 companies and raise $7.5 billion in funding to date, the event connects the region’s top entrepreneurs with local and national investors and others in the technology ecosystem who can help them raise the capital they need to grow their businesses. The annual nonprofit event is a collaboration of the Atlanta CEO Council, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG). For more information, visit www.ventureatlanta.org. For updates, follow Venture Atlanta on Twitter and LinkedIn, and visit the blog.

Media Contact

Jessica DelVirginia, Enrichly, 1 (646) 397-2640, [email protected], www.enrich.ly

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Orthopaedic Innovation Centre Attains Accreditation for 10 New Standards, Revolutionizing Orthopaedic Device Testing

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Canadian-based biomedical device testing company achieves new laboratory accreditation to international standard

WINNIPEG, MB, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Orthopaedic Innovation Centre (OIC) is thrilled to announce its prestigious re-accreditation and scope extension within the Laboratory Accreditation Program of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). This remarkable achievement follows an intensive onsite assessment conducted from March 28, 2023, to March 31, 2023, which included an impressive scope extension involving the addition of 10 new standards related to hip, knee, ankle, and spine device testing.

The OIC’s unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of orthopaedics has once again been acknowledged by the SCC. This accreditation reaffirms OIC’s position as a leader in the industry and underscores its dedication to setting the highest standards for orthopaedic research and development.

The newly accredited standards include:

  • ISO 14242-1: Implants for surgery – Wear of total hip-joint prostheses – Part 1: Loading and displacement parameters for wear-testing machines and corresponding environmental conditions for test.
  • ISO 14242-2: Implants for surgery – Wear of total hip-joint prostheses – Part 2: Methods of measurement.
  • ISO 14243-1: Implants for surgery – Wear of total knee-joint prostheses – Part 1: Loading and displacement parameters for wear-testing machines with load control and corresponding environmental conditions for test.
  • ISO 14243-2: Implants for surgery – Wear of total knee-joint prostheses – Part 2: Methods of measurement.
  • ISO 14243-3: Implants for surgery – Wear of total knee-joint prostheses – Part 3: Loading and displacement parameters for wear-testing machines with displacement control and corresponding environmental conditions for test.
  • ISO 22622: Implants for surgery – Wear of total ankle-joint prostheses – Loading and displacement parameters for wear-testing machines with load or displacement control and corresponding environmental conditions for test.
  • ASTM F2003: Standard Practice for Accelerated Aging of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene after Gamma Irradiation in Air.
  • ASTM F1877: Standard Practice for Characterization of Particles.
  • ASTM F2077: Standard Test Methods for Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices.
  • ASTM F543: Standard Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws.

The addition of these standards to OIC’s scope of accreditation demonstrates their commitment to advancing the science of orthopaedics, particularly in the critical areas of hip and knee prostheses. These standards play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, safety, and durability of orthopaedic implants, ultimately benefiting patients worldwide.

“Achieving this accreditation shows the determination of our team towards building a top-tier laboratory that supports and bolsters medical device manufacturers and innovators.” said Trevor Gascoyne, Chief Executive Officer, Orthopaedic Innovation Centre. “For us, this is the first step in an ambitious multi-year initiative to grow our expertise and capabilities across multiple medical specialties and be a leading North American testing and development laboratory. We look forward to continued growth and success as we begin to tackle new challenges facing the healthcare ecosystem.”

For more information about the Orthopaedic Innovation Centre and its newly accredited standards, please visit OIC’s website or contact Trevor Gascoyne at [email protected].

About the Orthopaedic Innovation Centre

Backed by engineering expertise, experience, and a passion for research and innovation, the Orthopaedic Innovation Centre excels in supporting the medical device industry through product performance testing, precision measurement, clinical research services, and product development activities. OIC is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited and is experienced with pre-clinical evaluation for personal protective devices and orthopaedic implants, as well as providing mechanical and materials testing, precision measurement, and clinical services.

Media Contact

Trevor Gascoyne, Orthopaedic Innovation Centre, 1 204-926-1290, [email protected], https://www.orthoinno.com

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National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching Accredits ICARE’s Recovery Coach Training (CPRC) for University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

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NBHWC certified coaches must obtain 30 hours of continuing education every two years in order to retain their certification. ICARE’s CPRC program, recently named the Best Overall Recovery Coach Certification program in 2023 by Life Coach Magazine, will provide 40 hours toward that goal. This new curriculum will attract NWHBC coaches seeking to add a Recovery Coach specialty to their health and wellness coaching practice.

Before adding the CPRC curriculum, UW-Stevens Point offered a basic health and wellness certificate program approved by the NBHWC. The CPRC course is a powerful supplement to this starter program and delivers in-depth training on the neuroscience behind recovery.

“The accreditation of ICARE’s online program by the National Board is excellent news for those in the health and wellness profession,” said UW-Stevens Point Assistant Professor of Health Sciences and Wellness, Brian Krolczyk. “We are excited to team with ICARE to support health coaches in empowering others in addiction recovery and renewal. This much needed training has the potential to draw high volume enrollment from board certified health coaches as it satisfies their full CE requirements for maintaining licensure.”

In 2013 ICARE’s CPRC training was accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), which is the gold standard in the professional coaching world. “NBHWC’s accreditation of our program catapults the Recovery Coaching profession to a new level of professionalism in the health and wellness space. Also, this accreditation renders Recovery Coaching insurance billable, which makes recovery coaching an increasingly attractive career choice.”

UW-Stevens Point Director of Continuing Education, Jennifer Hess, was instrumental in getting the application submitted and approved by the NBHWC. According to Hess, this specialized training allows the University to educate health and wellness coaches on how to reduce alcoholism and other forms of substance use disorder (SUD) such as opioids on a regional, national and global scale.

According to Hess, the tagline Drink Wisconsin-ably is alive and well. The state is notorious for alcohol and opioid abuse. “Our partnership with ICARE provides a new opportunity to skill people to assist those with addiction to get and stay sober. This new offering enables coaches seeking to specialize in addiction to serve the needs of our troubled region and beyond.”

About the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Located in the heart of Wisconsin, UW-Stevens Point offers three distinctive campuses with a variety of degree options for undergraduate, graduate and adult learners. Ranked highly by U.S. News and World Report for its value and graduation rates, UW-Stevens Point provides an affordable education as well as highly qualified faculty, beneficial support services and a wide range of student experiences. Expanding programs in health care, technology, natural resources and the arts prepare students as tomorrow’s global professionals, and help them discover their purpose. Learn more at https://www.uwsp.edu/

About International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education (ICARE)

The International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education (ICARE) is a Center of Excellence for bringing together people and processes to overcome the unprecedented societal challenges of addiction. The culmination of 25+ years of work in the field of recovery and addiction, ICARE is deeply rooted in the principles of Resilience and Emotional Sobriety. ICARE is committed to raising the awareness of addiction in our culture and helping individuals live their best lives, free from problematic behaviors and past stigma.

ICARE was founded in 2020 during COVID 19 as a response to the surge in substance misuse occurring during this devastating time in history. The brainchild of Dr. Jean LaCour, ICARE is the parent organization to a trio of affiliated divisions including: NET Training Institute (NTI); the International Association for Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC), named the Best Overall Recovery Coaching Certification program in 2023 by Life Coach Magazine; and Strategic Sobriety Workforce Solutions. Together these three entities provide credentialed training programs to solve the growing global problem of addiction in individuals, families, communities, and the workforce. For more information visit www.ICARE-Aware.org.

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Elizabeth Fairleigh, thE Connection, 1 404 695-4562, [email protected], thE Connection

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Incorporating the Patient’s Voice in NASH Clinical Trials, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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The panel will also discuss the way forward for building on the voice of patients to define strategies to improve patient recruitment and retention in NASH clinical trials.

Join this webinar to hear a rich discussion on pioneering ways to innovate and improve the patient experience in MASH clinical trials, optimize protocol design and study delivery based on patient input and to accelerate enrollment and improve retention in clinical trials.

Join Soren Skovlund, Senior Director, Head, Patient Engagement & Insights, Patient-Centered Research, Evidera Patient Advisory Services Division, PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific; Michael Betel, President and Founder of the Fatty Liver Alliance, Fatty Liver Alliance; Dr. John M. Vierling, Professor of Medicine and Surgery and Chief of Hepatology and Director of Baylor Liver Health at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston; and Dr. Graham Ellis, Executive Medical Director, Medical Science Strategy, PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, for the live webinar on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 10am EDT (4pm CEST/EU-Central).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Incorporating the Patient’s Voice in NASH Clinical Trials.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected]

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MADA Volunteers Feed More than 7,000 People During High Holidays

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Large numbers indicative of growing need in the community

MONTREAL, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — MADA, a non-profit volunteer-based organization that works to lessen hunger and poverty in Montreal, today announced details of its recent High Holidays food distribution initiatives.

The Facts:

  • 2,120 Rosh Hashana meals were served by MADA volunteers at seven locations across Montreal
  • 3,700 Rosh Hashana meals were delivered by MADA volunteers to individual homes
  • 2,000 Holiday baskets, containing uncooked food ingredients, were delivered by MADA volunteers to ‘small’ households
  • 350 Holiday baskets, containing uncooked food ingredients, were delivered by MADA volunteers to ‘large’ households
  • More than 7,000 people were fed and approximately 450 people volunteered to make it possible

“We can be proud of our recent accomplishments and it is entirely thanks to our volunteers,” says Rabbi Chaim Cohen, Executive Director, MADA. “However, these numbers tell their own story – the number of people in need in our community continues to grow and that is a tragic reality.”

“Systemic poverty, compounded by the recent pandemic and subsequent economic inflation, continues to worsen and we must do more to help those in need. Our volunteers are our life blood. Anyone interested in contributing their time, however much or little, is invited to contact MADA. Our volunteers always tell us the same thing – helping others enriches their lives and brings joy to their hearts,” adds Rabbi Cohen.

An online registration form for volunteers is available at https://www.madacentre.com/volunteer

About MADA

Founded in 1993, MADA is a volunteer-based organization that relies upon private donations from individuals and foundations. Based on the vision that protecting individual dignity is inseparable from the provision of care, we provide our patrons with social and crisis services free of charge and serve as a safe haven for those in need. MADA’s mission is to help people with the basic necessities of life, while helping them to become self-sufficient. MADA’s food bank feeds more than 4,500 people, on average, per month. Our cafeteria ends the loneliness and indignity of hunger in an uplifting environment. Friendly volunteers bring delicious meals directly to patrons’ tables, restaurant style. MADA also delivers meals and friendly visits to elderly patrons with limited mobility. Rooted in Jewish tradition and founded on a vision of caring, MADA welcomes, supports and embraces all people, irrespective of religion, race or nationality. MADA is committed to treating all people with dignity. Feeding people is often the end result but the approach involves opening hearts, acting as an extended family and treating people with respect. For more information on these and other services, please visit www.madacenter.com.

Media Contact

Mark Lowe, PRagmatic Communications

mark.lowe(at)pragcom.com / (514) 576-2519

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