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CareSource Announces Bobby Cagle as New Executive Director of Georgia Child Welfare

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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CareSource , a nonprofit mission-driven Medicaid plan serving more than 450,000 Georgians, recently announced Bobby Cagle, a nationally recognized expert in child welfare, as the organization’s new Executive Director of Child Welfare in Georgia.

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  • CareSource , a nonprofit mission-driven Medicaid plan serving more than 450,000 Georgians, recently announced Bobby Cagle, a nationally recognized expert in child welfare, as the organization’s new Executive Director of Child Welfare in Georgia.
  • Cagle, along with CareSource’s Child Welfare Advisory Board, will continue to establish and expand CareSource initiatives in the child welfare and juvenile justice space and develop programming to prevent at-risk children and families from encountering those systems.
  • “We are honored to officially welcome Bobby to the Georgia team as our Executive Director of Child Welfare,” said Jason Bearden, CareSource Georgia President.
  • “I am honored to join CareSource to help improve the lives and well-being of Georgia children through a compassionate and understanding approach.”
    Cagle will lead a team of seasoned professionals on CareSource Georgia’s Child Welfare Advisory Board, which includes:
    Cagle and the CareSource Child Welfare Advisory Board will work to establish needed programs and identify partners to improve health outcomes for members.

COMPASS HOUSING ALLIANCE WELCOMES MICHAEL BAILEY AS ITS NEW LEADER

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Housing Alliance, a leading provider of affordable housing, shelter, and emergency services throughout the Puget Sound region, is excited to announce the appointment of Michael Bailey as its new President effective October 16, 2023.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Housing Alliance, a leading provider of affordable housing, shelter, and emergency services throughout the Puget Sound region, is excited to announce the appointment of Michael Bailey as its new President effective October 16, 2023.
  • Bailey, a thoughtful and passionate leader, brings a wealth of experience to Compass.
  • With a proven track record of collaborating with diversified stakeholders, Bailey is poised to lead Compass Housing into its next century of service.
  • His exceptional leadership skills, varied experience, strategic insights, and deep background in public roles make him the ideal choice to lead Compass.

Free Training Initiative Launched For Church Communities September 9 – 30, 2023

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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The SOS Project will be presented as a national model at the US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington DC.

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  • The SOS Project will be presented as a national model at the US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington DC.
  • This four-week program is available to clergy, church members and community leaders who wish to join the faith-based training to facilitate churches to form much needed Emotional Health and Wellness Ministries.
  • These training sessions are a hybrid initiative and available to participants via webinar as well as in person at Springfield Baptist Church, Drive located at 1877 Iris Drive, Conyers, GA.
  • To register for this series of free seminars, please contact Charlene Flagg, LCSW, MA at [email protected] or call 678-764-4697.

Renowned White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney Jay Surgent Joins the Criminal Defense Team Representing Reality Stars, Todd and Julie Chrisley

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned criminal defense attorney Jay Surgent from the Weiner Law Group headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey announced today that he and a team of lawyers within his firm are joining the legal defense team, as legal consultants, representing reality T.V.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned criminal defense attorney Jay Surgent from the Weiner Law Group headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey announced today that he and a team of lawyers within his firm are joining the legal defense team, as legal consultants, representing reality T.V.
  • Mr. Surgent has represented many high-profile clients and is no stranger to high profile cases.
  • We are here to join an already stellar legal team which includes Alex Little with Burr Forman LLP in Nashville.
  • When asked about his involvement in this high-profile case, Mr. Surgent stated, "Todd and Julie Chrisley have maintained their innocence from the very beginning.

Georgia Recovers Relaunches to Amplify Community Voices and Reduce Addiction Discrimination: Changing Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors through Personal Testimonials

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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The campaign benefits from the wealth of knowledge of Georgians, including community leaders, digital influencers, community organizations, social service agencies, and more.

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  • The campaign benefits from the wealth of knowledge of Georgians, including community leaders, digital influencers, community organizations, social service agencies, and more.
  • Georgia Recovers is a partnership with national nonprofit Shatterproof funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) with support from the GC4R.
  • “Thousands of Georgia residents struggle with substance use disorders,” said Laurisa Guerrero, executive director of Georgia Council for Recovery.
  • Georgia Recovers aligns with ongoing statewide initiatives to reduce overdoses, support recovery efforts, and educate the public.

Amerigroup Georgia Relaunches Health Clinic at Fulton County Juvenile Courthouse to Improve Access to Care for Local Families

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Amerigroup Georgia and community partners celebrated the reopening of the Fulton County Juvenile Court Clinic in Atlanta. From L to R -- Bhavini Solanki, Director, Georgia Families 360°, JoShonda Guerrier, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Fulton County Juvenile Court, and Siyama Drake, Director GBD Special Programs Services, Georgia Families 360° (Photo: Business Wire)

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  • The clinic offers wellness visits, dental exams, and behavioral health services for children entering foster care.
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    Amerigroup Georgia and community partners celebrated the reopening of the Fulton County Juvenile Court Clinic in Atlanta.
  • From L to R -- Bhavini Solanki, Director, Georgia Families 360°, JoShonda Guerrier, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Fulton County Juvenile Court, and Siyama Drake, Director GBD Special Programs Services, Georgia Families 360° (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Fulton County Juvenile Justice Center handles the placement and legal matters for a significant number of Georgia Families 360° participants each year.
  • Unfortunately, many of these children and families face barriers in accessing essential medical, trauma, and dental care.

HomeTown Health hosts 23rd Annual Spring Conference for Rural Hospitals

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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CUMMING, Ga., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HomeTown Health, a network of rural hospitals and partners throughout the Southeast United States, held its 23rd Annual Spring Conference April 12 - 14, 2023 at the Jekyll Island Convention Center in Jekyll Island, Georgia. The event brings together key rural healthcare stakeholders, rural hospital leaders and staff, industry experts, business partners and educational experts who share a commitment to the sustainability of rural healthcare.

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  • HomeTown Health, a network of rural hospitals and partners throughout the Southeast United States, held its 23rd Annual Spring Conference April 12 - 14, 2023 at the Jekyll Island Convention Center in Jekyll Island, Georgia.
  • CUMMING, Ga., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HomeTown Health, a network of rural hospitals and partners throughout the Southeast United States, held its 23rd Annual Spring Conference April 12 - 14, 2023 at the Jekyll Island Convention Center in Jekyll Island, Georgia.
  • It is our goal to help rural healthcare not only survive but thrive in the rural communities that our members call home," shares Kristy Thomson, COO of HomeTown Health.
  • Morgan shared valuable statistics and insights on the status of rural health and rural health patient outcomes nationwide, rural workforce impacts from COVID-19, as well as Congressional updates that impact rural healthcare facilities.

Simcoach Games and Marquis Software Development, Inc. Release Digital Simulations to Facilitate Societal Re-entry for Justice-Involved Citizens

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Simcoach Games , an industry innovator in the development of purpose-driven digital experiences and interactive applications, today announced the release of the ReEntry simulations developed with Marquis Software Development, Inc. , a national leader in offender management software.

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  • Simcoach Games , an industry innovator in the development of purpose-driven digital experiences and interactive applications, today announced the release of the ReEntry simulations developed with Marquis Software Development, Inc. , a national leader in offender management software.
  • Consisting of multiple games and immersive experiences, these digital applications teach skills and develop attributes foundational to successful re-entry into communities and society.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221213005838/en/
    ReEntry applications let learners experience how the right decisions lead to positive and desired outcomes.
  • When we acquired Simcoach Games, we believed that digital experiences could be used to transform decision-making and facilitate the adoption of winning behaviors, says Brian Kaleida, Simcoach CEO.

Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault Launches Think Like a Girl App

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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The Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA) announced today the launch of its new Think Like a Girl app.

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  • The Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA) announced today the launch of its new Think Like a Girl app.
  • The Think Like a Girl app can be found on the Apple App Store , and in The Android App Store via Google Play .
  • Sexual assault centers throughout Georgia are community-based advocacy centers that offer free and confidential services to victims/survivors of sexual violenceavailable 24/7.
  • Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault (GNESA) provides leadership and resources for sexual assault centers, programs and allies to prevent sexual violence while promoting a comprehensive, socially just response for all victim/survivor.

Unite Us and Georgia Department of Veterans Service Team Up to Expand Coordinated Care Network, Streamline Access to Services in Georgia

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Department of Veterans Service (GDVS), the state's agency dedicated to advising, counseling, and assisting Georgia's veterans and their families in receiving their rightful benefits, and Unite Us, the nation's leading technology company connecting health and social care, are partnering to help Georgia's veterans and families address their unmet needs through a coordinated care network called Unite Georgia.

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  • The Unite Us Platform securely connects the veteran population to much-needed resources and services, such as assistance with veterans benefits, employment, education, and mental and behavioral health programs.
  • "Unite Us makes it simpler for Georgia's veterans and their families to find care wherever they are," said Georgia Department of Veteran Service Commissioner Patricia Ross.
  • Following the launch, Unite Us will also work with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the state's Workforce Boards to expand access to services.
  • Unite Us is a technology company that builds coordinated care networks of health and social service providers.