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U.S. News Publishes Honor Roll
Seven Hills Pediatric Center
Receives Perfect Score!
Of the 15,000+ nursing homes ranked by U.S. News, only 27 merited Honor Roll status in the first version of "America's Best Nursing Homes." All 27, which represent nursing homes nationally, garnered a perfect five stars in each of the four yardsticks the federal government applies to nursing homes: overall rating, health inspections, nurse staffing and quality measures of individual care. To see all of the rankings, click on the following link:
http://health.usnews.com/sections/health/best-nursing-homes/index.html
Sub Acute Care Now Available at Seven Hills Pediatric Center
Seven Hills Pediatric Center recently received approval from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to accept patients for sub acute care through the recently established Short-Term Post Hospitalization Program. Children who require 24-hour medical support, regardless of cognitive level, will be accepted for lengths of stay up to 30 days at a time, for a total of 90 days per year. The goal of the program is to create a seamless transition from hospital to home. SHPC will work individually with families to develop transition plans that utilize all available community resources. Our goal is your goal--to get your child back home as quickly as possible. For more information, contact Denise Rogers at 978.448.3388 or drogers@sevenhills.org.
Five Stars for Seven Hills Pediatric Center
 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) recently awarded Seven Hills Pediatric Center 5 out of 5 stars in its quality review. This score placed SHPC in the top one percent (1%) of facilities in the Commonwealth with its five-star rating across all measures. Congratulations to the staff at SHPC for their continued commitment to the highest quality care for medically fragile young people.
Seven Hills Foundation Expands
to Rhode Island
Seven Hills Foundation has added a new Rhode Island Affiliate, The Homestead Group (THG), headquartered in Woonsocket, RI. The Homestead Group becomes the 11th Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation. THG provides supports for nearly 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as their family members. Dr. Robert Carl, Chief Executive Officer of The Homestead Group, will become Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and will join the Senior Leadership Team at Seven Hills. THG can be reached at 401.597.6700.
Central Massachusetts Respite Project Receives Funding
The Central Massachusetts Respite Project (CMRP) recently received two donations to fund Year II of the model project. Boston Scientific Foundation, which supports national and local charitable efforts committed to improving access to quality healthcare and educational opportunities for the underserved, recently contributed $15,000. The Stoddard Charitable Trust, a longtime benefactor to the Greater Worcester area, provided an additional $10,000 to the CMRP. The CMRP is a model project which serves families whose children have special health care needs. The project trains area college students to provide care to families through an intense practicum experience. There is no program like it in New England. Project partners include Quinsigamond Community College, UMASS Medical School and the Massachusetts Consortium for Children with Special Health Care Needs. For more information, please contact Celia Brown at cbrown@sevenhills.org.
Seven Hills Behavioral Health Receives Grant
Seven Hills Behavioral Health recently received a $1.7 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This grant will be used to expand the TWIST program to New Bedford as well as provide outreach, Rapid Testing, and drop-in center services.
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Shannon Stickney Receives Direct Service Award
Seven Hills is proud to congratulate Shannon Stickney, recipient of the Gerry Wright Direct Service Employee of the Year Award. This award is presented by the Providers’ Council for Caring Communities to an outstanding direct support professional who demonstrates excellence in the passion of ideals, creativity, and ingenuity, and the ability to turn that passion into action and change lives.
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