On August 7th we’ll kick off the first of three blood drives in a 5-day period. It will be located in the conference room of the Monroeville Office Building.
To ensure we provide all staff with ample opportunity to donate we will then move to the Community Room at the Johnstown Office on Thur, Aug. 10th. Our final opportunity to participate will take place on Friday, Aug. 11th, and that will be held at the New Kingston Fire Hall in Mechanicsburg.
Hope to see you all there!
Help us save lives!
The 2023 Highmark Walk officially kicks-off February 1st! This year will mark our 8th year participating and each year we are so incredibly thankful for the support we receive from our partners, friends, and community. We expect 2023 to be no different. Below you will find more information about how you can support AUCP in the 2023 Highmark Walk in reaching our total goal of $7,500!
Here’s what to do:
- Register: This is the first step towards supporting AUCP, follow the links below:
- Share: Support from outside agencies and individuals is our biggest help when it comes to the Highmark Walk. Start sharing about the walk with your coworkers, friends, and family. Get them excited about joining your team!
- Recruit: Grow your team by asking friends and family to walk with you!
- Stay tuned: Visit us on Facebook to stay up-to-date.
Alleghenies United Cerebral Palsy (AUCP) has once again been awarded accreditation of Case Management for Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) by the National Committee for Quality Accreditation (NCQA). This accreditation is a comprehensive, evidence-based program that is awarded to programs that meet NCQA’s Standards and Guidelines. It addresses how the organization delivers efficient, effective person-centered care that meets each participant’s needs, measures the quality improvement to support people living in their preferred setting, and meets the state’s Managed Care requirements.
This is the second consecutive time that AUCP has been awarded this accreditation, this time with a perfect score. We owe our success to our hardworking staff and their dedication to our participants and the quality of services provided.
For more information on the Accreditation of Case Management for Long-Term Services and Supports, please visit NCQA’s website.
Alleghenies United Cerebral Palsy is honored to have been chosen to be part of the Community Care HUB in Somerset and Cambria counties.
“The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent impact on particularly vulnerable populations requires a comprehensive, community-based approach to health now more than ever. The 1889 Jefferson Center for Population Health is implementing the nationally-recognized Pathways Community HUB (HUB) model to enhance community-based care coordination and Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) intervention efforts to impact the health outcomes of our most vulnerable residents.
A HUB is an organized, outcome focused, network of Care Coordination Agencies (CCAs) who hire and train community health workers (CHWs) to reach out to those at greatest risk. The HUB helps to coordinate community resources to reduce the medical, behavioral and social barriers to care, such as employment, housing and transportation, for individuals with complex health needs.
The initial priority population eligible for a HUB referral will include pregnant women living in the City of Johnstown eligible for or receiving medical assistance; and all pregnant women living in Cambria or Somerset counties who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes.”
Alleghenies United Cerebral Palsy provides in-home services for individuals with physical disabilities, CEO Tammy Rhoades said. “For us, this was a great opportunity to expand and to learn about the community health workers,” she said. “We are an organization with social workers, so it fits right into our work.”
Click here to read the full press release and to learn more about the Community Care HUB.
Highmark Walk 2020 is now live and this year you have two opportunities to get involved!
- Saturday, May 9th, 2020 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA
- Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Altoona Curve Stadium in Altoona, PA
We are counting on your support in 2020!
Here’s what to do:
- Register: Online registration for the walk began today at noon. This is the first opportunity for you to take a step towards supporting AUCP.
- Pittsburgh Walk: http://hcf.convio.net/aucppgh
- Laurel Highlands Walk: http://hcf.convio.net/aucplh
- Share: Support from outside agencies and individuals is our biggest help when it comes to the Highmark Walk. Start sharing about the walk with your coworkers, friends, and family to get them excited about joining your team!
- Recruit: Grow your team by asking friends and family to walk with you! The Highmark Walk offers numerous incentives both during the fundraising campaign and on walk day. AUCP even offers a few incentives when you choose to walk with us! The more team members and funds raised, the higher the chance of being a winner!
- Stay tuned: Visit us on Facebook to stay up-to-date: http://bit.ly/aucpfacebook
All monies raised will go toward our Community Fund, used to benefit members of our communities experiencing financial need and sponsor scholarships awarded to high school seniors pursuing college degrees in human services. Visit our website to learn more about the Community Fund https://bit.ly/35cYeln.
Contact: Jocelyn Hartman | jhartman@scalucp.org | 814-915-4055