AUSTIN, Texas, August 10, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Altrua HealthShare has welcomed Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Jordan St. Cyr to the Altrua HealthShare family as both a Member and an Ambassador for the Christian health share. 

"When I first met Jordan, I knew he was the kind of person who makes serving and sharing with others a priority," says John Capezzuti, COO of Altrua HealthShare. "And the more I learned about Jordan's life, his commitment to his family, and his relationship with God, it seemed a great fit to welcome him as a Member of Altrua HealthShare and for him to share his experience about the care his family receives and how they share that care with others through our health share ministry."

Jordan St. Cyr was raised in the small Canadian town of Niverville, Manitoba, where contemporary Christian music, much less the music heritage of Nashville, seemed far, far away. During his teen years, while working with the ministry YWAM, Jordan began to compose music and lead worship. He served as a youth pastor for several years and continued to make music, both under his own name and as a songwriter in the Christian music space. His first full-length album was released in 2022, including "Fires" and "Weary Traveler," which both landed at the top of the Christian charts. He and his family relocated that year to Tennessee.

As a father of four and a husband, Jordan's experiences of his family life, the joys and the challenges, make their way into his music. As he says, "My prayer is that my songs would bring comfort and joy to those who hear them. I pray that listeners would be more hopeful and open to the depths of God's love for them, knowing that their circumstances are not a reflection of how God feels about them. Rather, their circumstances would reveal the closeness and nearness of the Holy Spirit."

Jordan's alignment with the guiding principles of Altrua HealthShare made him an obvious fit for the health share. "We love working with people who make caring for others, hearing their stories, and coming alongside them, part of their approach to living a life of faith. Jordan and his family do exactly that," says Capezzuti. 

Jordan's time as an Ambassador for Altrua HealthShare will include sharing his experience as part of the Membership. He says, "It does my heart good knowing that my family and I have the coverage and support we need through Altrua HealthShare. Their Christ-centered approach to healthcare makes all the difference and I'm so grateful to be a part of the family."
 

Contact Information:
Robert Brown
Director Marketing & Technology
[email protected]
877-972-4871


Original Source: Altrua HealthShare Welcomes Jordan St. Cyr to Its Family as Both a Member and Ambassador for the Christian Health Share

Dr. Marcus Robinson's Expertise and Passion for Community Development and Social Innovation Will Help C4 Grow the Impact of Businesses They Serve

ALGONQUIN, Ill., August 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - C4 Behavioral Health Consulting is honored to have Dr. Marcus Robinson join the company's Board of Directors.

Dr. Marcus Robinson is a thought leader on the human ecology of belonging. He is a published author, nationally renowned speaker, and transformative leader in nonprofit management and community development. Dr. Robinson is a consultant and trainer in the field of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Through his extensive and impactful career, he has influenced many of the world's leading companies, including Whirlpool Corporation, Xerox, Whirlpool Europe, Eastman Kodak Company, Honeywell Canada, General Dynamics, and SC Johnson Wax, among others. He has also counseled governmental entities, such as the City of Santa Barbara; the City of Rochester, NY; the League of Cities of California and the State of California. Dr. Robinson, currently serves as the Executive Director of Collaboraction Theatre Company, curating socially conscious theatre in Chicago, IL. His impact, values, and passion for social innovation and change are attuned with the mission of C4 Consulting. 

"C4 Consulting is poised to make considerable contributions to the body of work and praxis in the behavioral health space. This work aligns well with my commitment to personal transformation and wellness. I am excited to join C4 as a member of its board and help make a difference in this space. It's a great way to contribute to society." - Dr. Marcus Robinson, Founder - Social Innovation Group and C4 Consulting Board Member

"We are honored to have Dr. Robinson join our Board of Directors in stewardship of our organization. His wisdom, experience, understanding and passion for community development and social innovation will help guide us as we continue to grow the impact of the businesses we serve, and ultimately the communities our clients serve. We look forward to his guidance in our growth and the impact our service has for behavioral providers and their communities." -  Jonathan P. De Carlo, CEO of C4 Consulting.

Members of the C4 Consulting team will be presenting at several industry events, including:

Cape Cod Symposium - September 7-9, 2023

Rocky Mountain Symposium - September 29 - October 1, 2023

PTACC Training Summit - October 6 - 9, 2023

East Coast Symposium - November 3-5, 2023

The Treatment Center Investment & Valuation Retreat - November 27-29, 2023

To learn more, contact Christopher Bennett at: [email protected] or 866-329-7170 extension 715.

Contact Information:
Christopher Bennett
C4 Consulting
[email protected]
866-329-7170


Original Source: Dr. Marcus Robinson Joins C4 Consulting's (Behavioral Health Business Consulting) Board of Directors

Endear Health is focused on reducing the hurdles older adults face while navigating an increasingly digital world through the development of innovative consumer-centric engagement solutions

MIAMI, August 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Endear Health, a digital engagement platform built for the rapidly evolving value-based landscape, announced it has successfully closed an $8M funding round from new and current investors including Optum Ventures, Blue Cross of Idaho, 8VC and additional strategic partners. The funds will be used to accelerate the development and expansion of Endear Health's proprietary platform, which improves the way value-based care organizations deliver digital experiences to their members.

According to recent studies, 61% of adults aged 65 and older own a smartphone, and 73% of them use the internet daily¹. Endear Health recognizes the untapped potential of technology in improving the lives of older adults and aims to bridge the digital divide by offering user-friendly solutions that cater to their unique needs. 

With Endear Health, organizations can offer members a personalized and intuitive digital platform, purposefully designed for seniors, which integrates educational resources, core benefits, and supplemental benefits into a single location. Additionally, through a marketplace of scalable integrations with third-party digital health vendors, Endear Health empowers payors to quickly deploy innovative programs in an efficient manner ultimately resulting in better member satisfaction and improved overall health outcomes.

"Blue Cross of Idaho remains at the forefront of closing gaps in care for Idahoans, and we are constantly seeking innovative, frictionless ways to improve the health and wellness of our members. We are excited to invest in Endear Health's member-centric, digital solutions that connect seniors with plan benefits, programs, and even reminders for a check-up or screening." Drew Hobby, Chief Revenue Officer for Blue Cross of Idaho

The latest funding round represents a significant milestone for Endear Health, reflecting the growing recognition of the company's promising impact on the healthcare industry, particularly for older adults. With the new capital injection, Endear Health is well-positioned to scale its operations, expand its team, and continue innovating its platform to meet the evolving needs of Medicare Advantage plans and risk-bearing entities nationwide. 

^{1 Faverio, Share of those 65 and older who are tech users has grown in the past decade (Pew Research Center)}

About Endear Health

Endear Health, the first digital engagement platform built for the rapidly evolving value-based landscape, is on a mission to fundamentally improve the Medicare experience. Founded in 2021 and backed by Optum Ventures, 8VC and additional strategic partners, Endear Health is focused on reducing the hurdles older adults face while navigating an increasingly digital world through development of innovative consumer-centric engagement solutions. Endear Health believes that seniors who are accustomed to receiving assistance and care across nearly all facets of their daily lives should receive that same high level of support when it comes to how they access healthcare.

For more information, visit: endearhealth.com

Contact

[email protected]

Contact Information:
Michael Chappelear
Co-founder, COO
[email protected]
‪(940) 277-7222‬


Original Source: Endear Health Announces $8M in New Funding From Optum Ventures, Blue Cross of Idaho, 8VC and Additional Strategic Partners

SAN DIEGO, August 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Before getting to rehab, the level of self-awareness and insight into a person's addiction varies based on a combination of factors. This includes the person's substance-use history, related personal consequences, and mental health diagnosis, according to Park Mental Health Program Director Mikayla Weathers.

"There's an increase in denial when a client struggles with a thought disorder as they may not be in full touch with reality, which diminishes their ability to have insight until they are properly medicated and stabilized," she said.

While battling addiction, many patients are also battling mental illnesses. In fact, Weathers said, most people use substances as a way to cope with an underlying struggle including anxiety, depression, trauma, loneliness, auditory hallucinations, bipolar symptoms, and many other factors. Depression specifically is referred to as an invisible condition because its effects can go unnoticed, leading to profound suffering and death by those battling it.

"Similar to depression, addiction is isolating and can take everything away from someone, leaving them lonely and hopeless," Weathers said. "Depression is part of post-acute withdrawal symptoms, so as a person begins to 'come down' from a high, they often feel every symptom of depression, which leads them to using again as a way to avoid it."

What many consider to be recreational drug use still has negative consequences on a person's behavior and their overall health. "For those who have had multiple overdoses due to opioid addiction, there's been a sense of desensitization and almost an acceptance of overdose," Weathers said. "For those who don't understand addiction, a huge misconception is 'it won't happen to me.'"

However, with the ongoing opioid epidemic and fentanyl overdoses in the U.S., there is no longer the widespread belief that "experimenting with drugs" is a benign activity. That's because people who aren't addicted to drugs — individuals trying it for the first time or as casual users — are also overdosing.

To that end, Park Mental Health and Shoreline Recovery Center work hard to break the stigma by normalizing the struggle. In order to help patients become more aware of their disease, themselves and their ability to recover, its staff has created an internal curriculum that focuses on all facets of recovery, including addiction and mental health.

"Using this, clients can receive a well-rounded approach to psychology and are challenged to look inward so they can relate to topics offered throughout treatment," Weathers said. "For example, as an all-men's facility, staff works hard to acknowledge and challenge gender norms as it relates to males and the gender role of 'having to be tough' or 'not show emotion,' as research has shown this keeps men suffering in silence."

Clients are also invited to participate in psycho-educational groups while learning from personal experiences, which encourages them to become invested in their lived experience as far as investing in their own recovery.

Contact Information:
Steven Esparza
Chief Executive Officer
[email protected]
6193631368

Craig Burson
Business Development Director
[email protected]


Original Source: Shoreline Recovery Center and Park Mental Health Staff Teach Male Clients Self-Awareness to Gain Insight Into Their Addiction, Recovery