Allied Services Named Charity Partner For TCS New York City Marathon Allied Services has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 5. Allied Services will be among more than 550 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s biggest and boldest marathon. The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the city’s most anticipated and iconic annual sporting events, attracting runners and spectators of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities worldwide. More than 50,000 runners are expected this year after the race returned to full capacity last year. In the past 13 years, Allied Services has raised over $5 million by participating in the TCS New York City Marathon. The funds raised have enabled Allied Services to invest in cutting-edge rehab technology and programs that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. The Allied Services charity team for 2023 will include 55 volunteer athletes from around the United States. Runners interested in joining the team can learn more at www.allied-services.org/teamallied/apply-to-run/ “Allied Services is thrilled to be named as an official charity partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon,” said Jim Brogna, Vice President of Strategic Partnership Development. “The TCS New York City Marathon has provided a transformative experience not only for our dedicated runners raising funds for our cause but also for our employees and the individuals and families we serve.” “The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the most exciting days of the year, and thanks to our incredible charity partners it is also one of the most impactful and purposeful sporting events in the world,” said Christine Burke, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, NYRR. “New York Road Runners is proud to support the Allied Services team and the incredible impact they have made to their communities as they raise important funds to benefit individuals with disabilities in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania.” The NYRR Official Charity Partner Program allows nonprofit organizations to raise funds to support their missions and services. Participating charities can offer guaranteed entry to runners who fundraise on their behalf. Since its inception in 2006, the TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program has raised more than $460 million for more than 1,000 worthy nonprofit organizations across the globe. Before the start of the official program, the New York City Marathon had served as an outlet for individual philanthropic runners since the 1980s.
Allied Services Scranton Transitional Rehab Unit Recognized as Best Nursing Home Allied Services Scranton Transitional Rehab Unit has been recognized as a 2022-23 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report. The unit achieved a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible evaluation rating by U.S. News, for Short-Term Rehabilitation. Located within the non-profit Scranton Rehab Hospital, the facility and its care team routinely earn national recognition for patient care and patient outcomes.
Allied Services Celebrates Miracle Makers Allied Services Integrated Health System recently honored the contributions and successes of employees from various divisions with their bimonthly Miracle Maker breakfast. The gathering was held at the Convention Center at Mohegan Sun Pennsylvania, Plains, Pa. “To be surrounded here today by so many skilled, compassionate, and professional people is truly a blessing,” commented Atty. Bill Conaboy President & CEO, Allied Services Integrated Health System. “And to know that this is just a sampling of the tremendous people we employ – it gives me great faith in the strength and future of our integrated health system.” PHOTO ID: Seated left to right: Ann Ruddy, Personal Care Attendant, Allied Services Terrace; Roseanne Fisne, Director of Clinical Applications, Allied Services Information Systems; Christina Bolcavage, Systems Analyst, Allied Services Information Systems; Margaret Augustatus, Dietary Supervisor, Allied Services Meade Street Skilled Nursing; Richard McFarlin, Janitorial, Center City Skilled Nursing; Sophia Hamilton-Gibson, Certified Nurse Aide, Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center Scranton; Standing left to right; Brianna Hoban, Allied Services Assistant Vice President of Skilled Nursing Administration; Judy Oprisko, Allied Services Vice President Human Resources; Wally Sokolowski, Physical Therapist Assistant, Allied Services Scranton; Patrice Powell, Coordinator, Allied Services Hospice & Palliative Care; Jamie Mackey, Unit Manager, Allied Service William Warren Scranton Residence; Kristi Green, RN, CHPN, Allied Services Hospice & Palliative Care; Atty. Bill Conaboy, President & CEO, Allied Services Integrated Health System; Dr. Robert Cole, Senior Vice President & Chief Analytics Officer, Allied Services Integrated Health System. Absent from photo: Brittnee Smith, Director of Social Services, Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing; Chrystal Morgan, Mental Health Worker; Allied Services Behavioral Health Division; Abdulmjid Alsharari, Supervisor, Allied Services Behavioral Health Division Erin Burns Multimedia Production ManagerAllied Services Integrated Health System Office: 570-348-1341 Fax: 570-341-4331 www.allied-services.org
Allied Services Awards Employee Humanity Award Representatives from Allied Services Integrated Health System and the Lackawanna-Susquehanna Counties Behavioral Health Intellectual Disabilities Early Intervention (BHIDEI) Program joined together to celebrate Heroes for Humanity award recipient, Erin Young, Assistant Director of Vocational Services, Allied Services Scranton. The Lackawanna-Susquehanna Counties BHIDEI Heroes for Humanity Campaign was initiated in June 2022 for the prevention of abuse and neglect by acknowledging exemplary staff for their contributions to the field and the services and supports they provide to the individuals they work with. “Erin is a fierce advocate. A defender of human rights and strong supporter of people with intellectual disabilities” noted Miki Drutchal, Director of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services, Lackawanna-Susquehanna Counties BHIDEI. “She is a tremendous human being and we are truly grateful to have her as part of our collective team and happy that we are able to honor her in such a manner.” Allied Services President & CEO, Atty. Bill Conaboy commented, “At our core, this is who we are. This is what we do. We care for those who are most vulnerable and to see one of our next-generation leaders honored as a ‘Hero for Humanity’ gives me great pride in our people, and the quality care they provide.” Young has been with Allied Services Integrated Health System since 2013 and has served as a Program Specialist, Lead Program Specialist, and as Clinical Coordinator. She is the Incident Management Lead contact, part of the team involved in the Quality Assessment Improvement Process (QAI), an Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Certified Investigator, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) trainer for the Vocational Services Division.PHOTO ID: Miki Drutchal, Director of ID Services, Lackawanna- Susquehanna Counties; Taryn Dean, Quality Coordinator, Lackawanna-Susquehanna Counties; Erin Young, Assistant Director of Vocational Services, Allied Services; Margy Fiscus, Director of Vocational Services, Allied Services; Atty. Bill Conaboy, President & CEO, Allied Services
Allied Services Welcomes New Employees Brenda Reibson, MDiv: Allied Services Integrated Health System proudly announced Brenda Reibson, MDiv, as the new Bereavement Coordinator for their Hospice program. Reibson holds a Master of Divinity and a Certificate in Counseling from Missio Seminary (formerly Biblical Theological Seminary). In her role, Brenda will provide support services and spiritual care to bereaved families and individuals after the passing of a loved one. She brings more than 6 years of pastoral experience to her new role at Allied Services. Alysha Suley, MM, MT-BC: Allied Services Integrated Health System welcomed Alysha Suley, MM, MT-BC, as a new Music Therapist for their Wilkes-Barre Hospice Center. Suley holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy and a minor in Psychology from Berklee College of Music and a Master of Music Therapy from Colorado State University. In her role, Alysha will provide music support services to patients and families receiving care at the inpatient center in Luzerne County. She brings more than 10 years of music therapy experience to her new role at Allied Services.
Allied Services Palliative Care Team Brings on Added Support Palliative care is a growing level of specialized medical care for people living with serious chronic illness. The care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress that the illness can cause. The main goal – improve the quality of life for the patient and their family. Allied Services Palliative Care team is the region’s only community-based certified palliative program due to the nurse practitioners’ expertise, and the fact that the team’s medical director is a board-certified Palliative practitioner. With two nurse practitioners – Kara Mohan, MSN, CRNP, and Danielle Riggi, FNP, DNP, CCRN – the Palliative Care program at Allied Services is helping provide palliative care to a broader community base. Kara Mohan has been with Allied Services Hospice and Palliative Care since 2019. She received her bachelor, master, and post-masters degrees from Binghamton University. Danielle Riggi joined the team in early 2022 to help the growing program serve more patients. Riggi earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, then her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Russell Sage College -followed by her Doctor of Nurse Practice from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Through their patient-centered approach, Kara and Danielle work alongside their patient’s other physicians to provide an extra layer of support. This team approach helps to address each individual’s specific needs and preferences, along with helping to prevent and/or relieve suffering through early assessment and correct treatment of issues – whether medical, social, or spiritual.
Allied Services Hospice Earns Five-star Rating In a move designed to help consumers make better-informed healthcare decisions, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released new star ratings for Hospices throughout the country. Allied Services Hospice was recognized as a five-star hospice, an achievement that places the organization among the top 10% of all hospices in the country. Only 195 hospices out of 2,026 hospices in the United States were awarded five stars, which is the highest quality rating available from CMS. It is the only Hospice provider in Northeastern Pennsylvania to receive a five-star rating. In August 2022, CMS released its first annual star ratings for Hospice providers based on the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) Hospice Family Caregiver Survey. The surveys, which are handled by an independent vendor, assess family satisfaction with the hospice, timeliness of receiving assistance, respectful treatment while in hospice care, receipt of emotional and spiritual support, management of pain and other symptoms, and willingness to recommend the hospice to others. “We cannot be more proud of the five-star rating we’ve achieved. This is a wonderful recognition of our team’s efforts in providing person-centered, family-centered, holistic care in all that we do,” commented Laura Marion, Assistant Vice President of Hospice and Palliative Care at Allied Services. “We are honored to care for the patients and families in our community, at a time we consider to be incredibly special, and sacred. Whether we are providing care to patients in their homes, in a facility, or in one of our inpatient units, we strive to focus solely on the needs of the patients and families.”
Allied Services Receive Donation Local business, TOPP Business Solutions, recently presented Allied Services with a donation of $6,500 in support of the Team Allied Services and You. This annual charity campaign raises awareness and funds for children and adults with disabilities, life-changing injuries, and chronic illness served by Allied Services. TOPP Business Solutions is headquartered in Scranton and is a provider of printing equipment, document management solutions, IT services, and other support services to businesses throughout Northeast, Central, and the Leigh Valley of Pennsylvania. They are long-time supporters of Allied Services, regularly supporting the non-profit’s vocational training and employment programs for individuals with disabilities. “Allied Services is an asset to the communities it serves. You don’t realize the true scope of what it does for our area until you or a member of your family needs to utilize their support. TOPP is proud to be part of Team Allied Services and You,” says Chris Falzett, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Topp Business Solutions. The charity campaign will culminate on November 6, 2022, when a team of more than 70 runners will participate in the TCS New York City Marathon. Among them will be Michael Cummings of Cummings Insurance in Scranton. Michael and the other runners are raising funds for patients and residents at Allied Services.
Allied Services Receives Donation From Kiel Eigen Fund The Kiel Eigen Fund presented a $3,000 contribution to Allied Services for its nationally-renowned Spinal Cord Injury rehabilitation program, as part of the proceeds from the recent Tee Time for KielGolf event at Fox Hill Country Club.
FNCB Bank Donates $15,000 To Allied Services FNCB Bank recently presented Allied Services with a generous $15,000 donation as part of Team Allied Services & You. FNCB Bank is a proud major sponsor of Team Allied Services & You, the annual charity campaign formerly known as Ryan’s Run. The bank’s donation and proceeds from fundraising events, appeals, and the efforts the team’s 73 marathon runners will benefit patients and residents at Allied Services. FNCB Bank is a long-time supporter of Allied Services, contributing to various health and vocational programs run by the non-profit health system. This November, FNCB Bank team member Theresa Verdon will participate in the TCS New York City Marathon while raising funds for patients at Allied Services. “We are excited to partner with Allied Services to help change the lives of children and adults in our area,” commented Jerry Champi, President & Chief Executive Officer, FNCB Bank. “We will be rooting for Theresa and encourage everyone to support her run with a donation to Allied.” In recent years, proceeds from the charity campaign have enabled Allied Services to invest in cutting-edge rehab technology not available anywhere else locally. One example is the Exoskeleton from Parker Indego. The device assists individuals with spinal cord injuries, neurological conditions and other injuries to stand and walk as part of physical therapy treatments at Allied Services.
