St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a non-profit organization. The mission for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to come up with cures and preventions for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. The vision that the founder, Danny Thomas, had was that no child would be denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. [1] St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a pediatric treatment and research center for children. There have been many discoveries made for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.
Non-Profit Analysis Table of Contents American Cancer Society – National Capitol Region – Vienna, VA 3 Youth Venture – Arlington, VA 3 Virginians against Domestic Violence – Richmond, VA 3 The Shelter for Abused Women, VA 4 Trinity Fellows Program – Charlottesville, VA 4 Beacon for Adult Literacy Charity in Bristow, VA 4 Salvation Army – Hampton, VA 4 Institute for Advanced Learning and Research – Danville, VA 5 Agape House – Baltimore, MD, VA 5 Big Brother Big Sister Services Inc – Richmond & Tri-City Area 5 Analysis 5 References 7 American Cancer Society – National Capitol Region – Vienna, VA The American cancer society was founded in the year 1913 with the name of American Society for the Control of
Louis Chapter” and the other two peer non-profit organizations ‘Project A.L.S.” and “The ALS Association Connecticut Chapter” is their serving field. According to the mission of these companies, each organization is working for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Their missions are “The ALS Association, St. Louis Regional Chapter is committed to improve the attribute of life for those precious by ALS, educating the community, and supporting research”, “Project A.L.S. set out to put medicine into place. The mission today is to bring the best science to ALS patients in the form of effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure” and “The ALS Association Connecticut Chapter helps people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and leaves no stone unturned in search for the cure” [(Charity Navigator - Advanced Search.
Health care marketing analysis Scottish Rite children's hospital Tammy Paramore HCS/539 August 19, 2013 Andrea Linder Health care marketing analysis Scottish Rite children's hospital In 1998, Egleston Children's health care, Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital, and Scottish Rite Children's Medical Center came together to form Children's Health Care of Atlanta, one of the largest health care systems in the country. The new health care system has a singular priority: Family centered care for sick and disabled children. According to Our History (2013) Scottish Rite Children's Medical Center (SRCMC) opened its doors in 1913 as Scottish Rite Convalescent
Dave Cardiff, 21st June 2014 PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR (PTLLS) Level 4 Assignment 1: Unit Evidence 008 – Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Lifelong Learning… Context: Addiction Dependency Solutions (ADS) is a regional charity established in 1973. We work to promote a better and more sympathetic understanding of alcohol and drug related problems, to study their causes and effects and to undertake and co-operate with all relevant agencies in the prevention, treatment and aftercare of those affected by alcohol and drug misuse. (ADS Mission Statement) I am a full time, permanent employee and manage an ADS training project called ‘Bridging the Gap’ (BTG) with the help of a part-time administrator and a team of ‘Learning Mentors.’ We are funded by ‘The Big Lottery Fund’ and I have been in my current role for six years. Prior to this my role at ADS was 'Volunteer Coordinator' BTG is a 16 week course (1 ½ days per week) aimed at developing the skills of former drug and alcohol service users in order to support them to become ready to re-enter main stream education, training or employment (either voluntary or paid). I deliver all the training myself and am responsible for the recruitment and selection every 6 months of 25-30 new students, all 18+ but mostly in the 35-55 age range and supervising up to 20 voluntary work experience placements for graduating students with a number and variety of local social care service providers including rehabilitation homes, detoxification units, supported housing, homeless hostels, magistrates court, probation and more.
In 2011 the company had a total of 1,884 volunteer hours. Some of the organizations they volunteered for: Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Relay for Life, Recovery Walk, Brickfest, Habitat for Humanity, College of the Ouachitas, United Way, Malvern/Hot Spring County and the Greater Hot Springs Chambers of Commerce, Back to School Blast, 4-H, Linden Street Daycare, food drives for the Rose Food Pantry and Jackson House (ig.libertyonline, 2012). Youth Literacy is another organization they donate to. Diamond Lake Federal Credit Union believes in a positive influence on the
Chelsea Giordano 272 North Bedford Road Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 June 3, 2014 Ms. Margot Gibis Program Manager The Leir Retreat Center 220 Branchville Road Ridgefield CT 06877 Re: Richmond Community Services - Assistive Technology Grant Request Dear Ms. Gibis, Richmond Community Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities to live rich full lives. Since 1938, when Ellen Richmond, a nurse at Mount Vernon Hospital, converted her home into a residence for newborns with developmental disabilities left in the maternity ward, Richmond has been a beacon of hope. From the modest beginnings of Ellen Richmond’s home, Richmond has grown into a recognized leader in the supports of people
They all are dedicated to help improve the lives of his or her patients by education, advocacy, and through patient care. The Alfred I. DuPont, John Hopkins hospital, and Nemours all specializes in children. The Burn Association is an organization that takes care of, and provides rehabilitation to burn patients. John Hopkins Hospital Nemours American Burn Association Organization Performance and Compliance Accreditation effective date (The effective date of the current period of accreditation by the joint commission on accreditation of health care organizations (JCAHO) or the American osteopathic association (AOA)): Mar 1994 Accreditation expiration date (The expiration date of the current period of accreditation by the joint committee on accreditation of health care organizations (JCAHO) or the American osteopathic association (AOA)): Mar 1997 Accreditation indicator (Indicates the organization that is responsible for the accreditation of the provider): JCAHO Risks Management and Quality Management Quality Management The American Hospital Association provides this information, which compiles data on all of the U. S. hospitals through an annual survey and from other sources.
Introduction World Medical Relief, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, was established in 1953, by a Detroit area homemaker, Irene Auberlin, for the purpose of improving the medical care received by people worldwide. World Medical Relief sends shipping crates of donated used, discarded and outdated medical equipment, drugs and supplies to countries in need. Most recently World Medical Relief, in conjunction with the University of Michigan Medical School and Hospital, has created a program to reassign sterilized usable pacemakers and internal defibrillators from deceased patients in the United States to patients in need overseas. Locally, World Medical Relief offers discounted prescription drugs via U.S. Mail to indigent home bound patients. While the medications are donated to the organization, other costs have to be met.
Partnering with local hospitals and urgent care centers to connect with clients that recently suffered from exacerbations would be another area that I would immerse our attentions. Finally, home visits would be the most important factor toward a successful outcome to obtain the metrics of effectiveness educational interventions at schools and churches, also encouragement to continue proper asthma management for children. The Asthma Action Team program’s success was demonstrated 2007, the rate of pediatric ED visits was 855 per 1,000 children. In 2012, that number had dropped to 267 per 1,000 (Figley, 2014, p.1). This evidence based research motivates my initiative to see even greater success with the increase of