St. Vincent de Paul: 9th Annual Care Café Fundraising Breakfast for Community Services

CONTACT: Katherine Higgins
(608) 442-7200 x37
khiggins@svdpmadison.org

9th Annual Care Café Fundraising Breakfast for Community Services

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison is happy to announce the 9th annual Care Café, a fundraising breakfast for community services, on May 1, 2024 from 7:30 am to 8:30 am at the Alliant Energy Center. Registration, breakfast, and parking are complimentary.

The business community is encouraged to attend and learn about the many programs and services that St. Vincent de Paul — Madison provides to individuals and families in need all throughout Dane County. This year’s fundraising goal is $210,000.

Historically, more than 400 business leaders, government officials, community volunteers, and nonprofit representatives have gathered together to learn about St. Vincent de Paul — Madison programming, impact results, how the organization addresses local needs and challenges, and to celebrate the many accomplishments by the collective community. Business sponsorships are still available. Sponsorship information and attendee registration is at www.svdpmadison.org/care-cafe/

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St. Vincent de Paul — Madison is a membership organization dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. Volunteers conduct in-person home visits with people experiencing financial hardships and offer resources, hope and friendship. St. Vincent de Paul — Madison offers services such as food, prescription medicine, clothing, furniture, household goods, emergency financial assistance, storage lockers and guidance to neighbors in need. Seven St. Vinny’s Thrift Stores across Dane County help fund these services and provide direct charity through a furniture, household goods and clothing voucher program for people living with low incomes. Learn more at https://svdpmadison.org/

UW Health: Opportunity for Businesses to Show Appreciation for Nurses

UW Health partners with Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce to encourage discounts for all community RNs in May 2024

UW Health is proud to partner with the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce to encourage member businesses to consider offering discounts to nurses in our community during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, or throughout the month of May.

Nurses Week poses a unique opportunity for local businesses to show their appreciation for all the highly valued nurses in our community who make a difference in the lives of patients, families and the community, every day. This opportunity would allow chamber member businesses to thank all nurses during this special time.

“UW Health nurses appreciate getting to experience a local business or enjoy a meal at a restaurant in their community. In the past, discounts have encouraged nurses to try new places. Nurses know they are receiving the support of the local community and know they can show their appreciation for this by using the discounts to order food or shop at a new store,” states Kelli Susee, ADN, RN, Chair-Elect of the UW Health Nursing Recognition Council.

If your business is able to offer a discount to nurses from May 6-12 or throughout the month of May, please send your information or questions to: Bethany Steindl, MSN, RN, CPN, UW Health Nurses Week Committee Member and Pediatric Perioperative Services Nurse Manger, at bsteindl@uwhealth.org or 608-890-6834 by Friday, April 19.  UW Health will share the final list of participating businesses on their intra-net. We encourage you to share your discounts on your website to make all community nurses aware of these local discounts.

We hope you consider this opportunity to show your business’s support of community nurses while enjoying some added exposure for your business among thousands of nurses.

Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Actor Danny Trejo to Speak on Reshaping Destiny at Wisconsin Union Directorate Event March 20 

MADISON – Entrepreneur and actor Danny Trejo will share his story of fighting addiction and changing his destiny at Shannon Hall in Memorial Union March 20 at 7 p.m. at a Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) Committee-hosted free lecture.

The event, titled ”Reshaping Destiny: An Evening With Danny Trejo,” will feature a 60-minute moderated Q&A followed by a 30-minute audience Q&A. The event is free, but tickets are required. Current University of Wisconsin-Madison students may register for tickets on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. Students will require a promo code, which they will receive via email, to acquire their ticket. Any remaining tickets will become available to the general public on Feb. 27 at 2 p.m., with a limit of two tickets per person. Ticket registration for the event will be available here. 

Known for his work in films such as “Machete,” “Heat” and “Spy Kids,” Trejo’s acting career spans over 40 years. The actor has also appeared in iconic TV series such as “Baywatch,” “Breaking Bad” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” and has been a voice actor in films including “Storks” and “The Book of Life.” 

After facing addiction and imprisonment at a young age, Trejo is also recognized for his ongoing advocacy for addiction recovery and sobriety, sharing his personal story in his New York Times-bestselling 2021 autobiography “My Life of Crime, Redemption and Hollywood.” 

In addition to his work on the screen, Trejo started Trejo’s Tacos, a collection of Los Angeles-based restaurants providing inclusive food options, such as gluten-free and vegan, alongside traditional Mexican dishes. He is also the founder of Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts.

Following the opening of his first restaurant in 2016, Trejo authored cookbooks “Trejo’s Tacos: Recipes and Stories from L.A.” and “Trejo’s Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks, and Amazing Non-Alcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood.”

“Everything good that’s ever happened in my life has come as a direct result of helping someone else and not expecting anything in return,” Trejo said in his autobiography.

The WUD DLS Committee brings engaging and influential people to the UW–Madison campus to encourage thought-provoking conversations. WUD includes 12 committees and six Wisconsin Hoofers clubs that program thousands of events each year.

UW–Madison students interested in becoming a leader of the WUD DLS Committee – or any WUD committee or club – during the 2024-2025 academic year may apply online. WUD student leaders may be eligible for reimbursement of the equivalent of up to 80% of in-state tuition. Applications for WUD directors and summer coordinator positions close March 1.

Patrons can learn more about the upcoming free talk featuring Trejo here.

WPS Health Solutions shares the love in its communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions shares the love in its communities
Applications for community support open Feb. 14

MADISON, Wis.—Feb. 15, 2024—WPS Health Solutions opened a new annual funding cycle on Feb. 14 for qualified tax-exempt organizations that support key drivers of social and health equity. The company is focused on giving to groups that have a strong emphasis on the mental health and well-being of people in communities across the country where WPS does business.

The WPS Community Partnerships program offers one-time grants up to $10,000. WPS strongly encourages those seeking support to review the three focus areas and submit applications online at wpshealthsolutions.com/community. Applications for 2024–2025 support may be submitted from Feb. 14 to April 14.

A rotating Community Partnerships Advisory Team made up of employee volunteers will provide equitable funding recommendations based on established evaluation criteria. Community impact dollars and support will be awarded in June.

For more information about the WPS Community Partnerships program, visit wpshealthsolutions.com/community or email partnerships@wpsic.com.

About WPS Health Solutions^®

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, has more than 2,700 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Business, WPS Health Insurance, and WPS Data Logistics. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

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RehabPath invests $1M to improve, simplify access to mental health treatment worldwide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Date: Feb. 12, 2024 

Contact: Jake Miller, jake@sundaypaper.com, 608-957-4797 

Madison health-tech startup invests $1M to improve, simplify access to mental health treatment  worldwide
RehabPath’s purchase of Recovery.com will play a pivotal role in helping people find the care they need

MADISON – RehabPath, one of Madison’s fastest-growing startups, has taken a massive step forward in their pursuit to connect people with quality mental health and addiction treatment. 

The health-tech firm, founded in 2017, recently purchased Recovery.com and moved their product there for a total investment north of $1 million, as they pursue their mission to break down barriers that make it challenging for families and individuals to find trusted treatment options online. 

“We’ve spent years building and refining an online resource–nearly every person seeking mental health treatment begins their search online–that is easily findable and empowers patients, family members, and referring professionals to make informed decisions that ultimately lead to more people receiving care,” said Ben Camp, CEO, RehabPath. “Recovery.com is an inclusive, memorable and optimistic name that lends instant credibility and trust to these efforts. When we were presented with the opportunity to purchase this domain name, I knew it would be a multiplier on the work our team is doing and the investments we’ve already made.”

A continuum of care 

While rehab or inpatient care is sometimes necessary for people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders, it’s only one aspect of treatment in the life-long journey of recovery.  

Because RehabPath – and now Recovery.com – helps people find an array of treatment options, it’s imperative they easily communicate the breadth and depth of services to anyone searching for care. That’s where Recovery.com comes into play. 

“When people hear the word ‘rehab’ they tend to think of a residential stay for addiction treatment. But for a long time now we’ve helped people looking for all types of mental health treatment at various levels along the continuum of care, and our company’s mission involves helping people through every step of their recovery journey. So it had become clear we had outgrown the name RehabPath.”

Today, more than 3,400 centers from 50 countries offer more than 10,000 different programs on Recovery.com to help people with an array of mental health disorders, including depression, substance use disorders, eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and countless others.  

Growth in a time of need 

Each month, more than 100,000 people use Recovery.com to connect directly with treatment providers who fit their needs, and those numbers show no sign of slowing down. 

RehabPath has been able to help so many people, largely due to their commitment to doing things the right way. Along with being entirely independent from any treatment center and adhering to the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers’ code of marketing ethics, at its core, RehabPath puts the patient first. 

This has allowed RehabPath to build a business model that creates value for both patients and treatment centers. While giving patients a comprehensive resource and listing all treatment options for free, RehabPath provides an advertising product for treatment centers to get additional reach on Recovery.com, and do it at a cost that is often much better than other advertising channels. This leads to centers needing to spend less money with Google and other channels and more on high-quality care. 

“Sometimes it’s hard to wrap my mind around the impact our platform is having on lives around the world. Recently, one of our advertising treatment centers let us know that they tracked over 92 admissions into their program in 2023 from our website,” Camp said. “That’s 92 lives and 92 families impacted by finding us online.” 

Each of those admissions represents a person who came to Recovery.com in a state where they needed help and didn’t know where to turn. Each of those people were able to navigate Recovery.com, compare dozens or even hundreds of options depending on their search criteria, and find the right option for themselves or their loved ones.

“As you can imagine, this is very motivating to our team, and drives our urgency to make our platform better and reach more people each day,” Camp said. 

About RehabPath & Recovery.com 

Founded in 2017, RehabPath helps people discover a path to recovery that’s right for them. RehabPath aims to provide unbiased, educational and helpful information about treatment for addiction and mental health. Annually, RehabPath estimates it connects more than 200,000 people from Madison to Mumbai with treatment centers tailored to their specific needs.