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Kevin Howell
Kevin has been the Lead Strategist for CABS Health Network since 2018 and leads the Anchor Group, driving the development of top-tier talent, cutting-edge technology, and innovative platforms for healthcare organizations. He focuses on enhancing healthcare and digital strategies for governments, non-profits, and businesses, helping them manage patient and population health. Key initiatives under his leadership include the Design-to-Care program,…
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Haitian-born Sherly Demosthenes-Atkinson
Haitian-born Sherly Demosthenes-Atkinson is making changes and new waves in the homecare industry in New York. As chief executive officer of the Brooklyn-based CABS Home Attendants Service, Inc., Demosthenes-Atkinson is not only just doing homecare but also community care. CABS stands for Consumer Action Programs of Bedford-Stuyvesant. Demosthenes-Atkinson, who migrated to Brooklyn from Haiti, when she was just 11 years…
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Empowering Our Community:
At CABS Health Network, we are committed to responding to the needs of our community. Recently, we had the privilege of hosting a crucial Narcan training session, a direct response to requests from NYCHA residents who saw the urgent need for this life-saving knowledge. The training took place at the Jamaica Bay Brooklyn Public Library and was facilitated by The…
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Home Care
Hidden Struggles
Hidden Struggles: Eating Disorders Among Seniors While eating disorders are often associated with teenagers and young adults, the reality is that these serious illnesses can affect people of all ages, including seniors. Often misdiagnosed or dismissed entirely, eating disorders in older adults pose a significant challenge, requiring unique understanding and care. Research shows that 1.8% to 3.8% of community-dwelling women…
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Community
CABS Health Network Celebrates 2023 National Public Health Week
National Public Health Week is an annual event coordinated by the American Public Health Association (APHA) and celebrated during the first full week of April. This week-long event shines a spotlight on the public health issues affecting communities across the country and highlights the contributions of public health professionals in making communities healthier. During National Public Health Week, individuals, organizations,…
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Tips and Ideas
6 Ways Caregivers can remain Courageous amid Uncertainty
Caregiving is a big job, especially during the pandemic. But if we care for ourselves, we can stay courageous no matter what comes our way. We’ve all heard the phrase “caregiver burnout”, but how do we stay resilient in a time of uncertainty? How can we keep going with all the unknowns swirling around us? I know this is a…
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Home Care
CABS is proud to celebrate Juneteenth with our #circleofcare.
2022 marks a historic milestone as Juneteenth is now a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas. Source: Wikipedia For celebrations near you visit https://juneteenth-nyc-2022-nyc.hub.arcgis.com/
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Circle of Care
National Nurse Week May 6-12
Happy International Nurses Day! Did you know that Nurses Day is a set aside to honor the countless contributions of nurses across the globe? Each year the day is celebrated on Florence Nightingale’s birthday, May 12th. “I attribute my success to this; I never gave nor took any excuse.”- Florence Nightingale According to the International Council of Nurses International Nurses,…
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Home Care
LIBN Healthcare Forum
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES What’s the secret to achieving explosive economic growth while building healthier communities? The answer may lie in a robust healthcare sector. Our region has only doubled down on its commitment to serve as a premier location for a healthcare-focused industry, providing a model for growth across the nation. From reimagining infrastructure and development to training future healthcare…
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