The U.S. Census Bureau convened faith-based leaders from across the country for the 2020 Census Interfaith Summit February 18 at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to discuss the importance of encouraging members of their communities to respond to the 2020 Census. Sister Judith Ann Karam, CSA, congregational leader for the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, was part of the panel discussion. Her message and those of other faith-based leaders were shared nationally on NPR. [More]

Gary Storch freely admits that he would not be alive today if it wasn’t for Rosary Hall at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center. He started drinking at the age of 15 and came to Rosary Hall in the late 1970s at the age of 18. He was without health insurance and without money to pay for much-needed alcohol addiction treatment—and without hope. More than 40 years later, he wanted to show his gratitude by donating half of his life savings to establish the Gary and Patty Storch Endowment at Rosary Hall to support uninsured and under-insured patients to help them get treatment. [More]

Regina Health Center has named Marlene “Marti” Shivak, RN, as director of nursing. Regina Health Center is a faith-based skilled nursing and assisted living facility based in Richfield serving Northeast Ohio. In this role, Shivak oversees day-to-day operations of the nursing department and staff, and directs and supports the nursing team as they care for residents to ensure the delivery of high quality, compassionate nursing care. [More]

The Sisters of Charity Health System stands with the Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) in strongly opposing two federal policies that will adversely impact access to health care for those who are most vulnerable—capped Medicaid funding and the public charge rule for immigrants. [More]

Mercy Development Foundation announced that Thomas M. Paumier, DDS, will serve as its new board chair effective January 2020. Mercy Development Foundation is a non-profit entity devoted to the advancement of the mission and ministry of Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Paumier succeeds Donald Peterson III, who served as board chair since 2016. [More]

The 2020 Census starts in a month, when homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the census. The faith community is being asked to help encourage everyone, including hard-to-count individuals and families, to respond to the census. The U.S. Census Bureau is hosting an Interfaith Partner Summit February 18 in Washington, D.C., with faith-based leaders from across the nation for a moderated panel discussion about the 2020 Census to help kick off this faith-based outreach. Sister Judith Ann Karam, CSA, congregational leader for the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, will be part of the panel discussion. [More]

In its February 1 cover story, Catholic Health World examined the issue of clinical alarm management. St. Vincent Charity Medical Center's chief nursing officer, Barbara J. Moran, shared her insights and steps the hospital has taken to reduce the noise on its floors, including customizing alarms and more. [More]

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland, in collaboration with the Cleveland Leadership Center, has launched its next round of The Innovation Mission fellowship with applications now open through May 1. The foundation is seeking accomplished individuals from all corners of the professional world to become the next class of fellows who will work on simple innovations that can help overcome barriers and reveal opportunities for growth. [More]

The Healthy Business Council of Ohio recognized Mercy Medical Center with the 2019 Healthy Worksite GOLD Level Award during the recent 16th annual Healthy Worksite awards presentation. Mercy was among 34 Ohio large employers (1,001 or more employees) recognized with the GOLD Level Award for demonstrating a commitment to employee wellness through comprehensive worksite health promotion and wellness programs. [More]

Across Cleveland, there are leaders championing change in ways both small and great, struggling and persevering in the name of strengthening Cleveland's communities. The NFL Network highlighted some of the small, great things about Cleveland on its TV show "Indivisible" - including work being done in the Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood. [More]