No Greater Gift— Donate life in honor of five-year-old who died waiting for heart transplant

RIGHT NOW, MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE are on the national organ transplant waiting list. Twenty people die every day waiting for their second chance at life. Sadly, Harrison Mack’s gift did not come in time, but even after his death, he continues to inspire others to donate life.

Radiant Alliance welcomes Genacross Lutheran Services as founding member

RADIANT ALLIANCE, an affiliation of nonprofit organizations committed to transforming the healthcare landscape, is delighted to announce the addition of Genacross Lutheran Services as a founding member.

What to look for in an extended-care policy

Extended-care coverage can be complex. Here’s a list of questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of these policies: What types of facilities are covered?

Advocating for culture change

WE HEAR MANY TIMES A DAY about low staffing in nursing homes and assisted livings. We hear that it is a monumental challenge because there are no workers to be found.

Three Gardens of St. Francis employees exemplify humankindness

RECOGNIZING THAT MANY of their staff members go above and beyond to bring joy, hope, and kindness into other people’s lives, CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, launched the annual Acts of Humankindness Awards to acknowledge and celebrate these...

No Greater Gift—Little superhero shares the love

FEBRUARY 14 IS NOT ONLY VALENTINE’S DAY, BUT IT’S ALSO NATIONAL DONOR DAY! On that special day, everyone is encouraged to spread the love by saying “yes” to saving lives through organ donation and sharing their donation decision with loved ones.

Patience, planning, and self-care are critical when caring for a loved one with dementia

MORE THAN 6 MILLION AMERICANS are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and the broad majority—an estimated 80%—of those individuals are being cared for by family and friends. While tending to someone suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia is a big responsibility, Dr.

Mercy College and Mercy Health introduce paid clinical time for final-semester nursing students

Mercy College of Ohio, in collaboration with Mercy Health, continues to create innovative initiatives to build the healthcare pipeline while revolutionizing the final-semester experience for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students.

Ombudsmen in action: a case study

THE ADVOCATES OFTHE LONGTERM- CARE-OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM work with residents of assisted-living and nursing facilities to resolve concerns that affect quality of life.