NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health

Learning about empathy-driven innovation and technologies that support vulnerable populations at Empathy Tech 2024 Pletly NewCourtland

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day than Friday, during NewCourtland's Clearfield Apartments groundbreaking ceremony, a 48-unit senior affordable housing community. The event was supported by politicians, community leaders, financial institutions, the construction team, NewCourtland board members, and staff members, all helping us make a difference in the Allegheny West community. A special thank you to those who spoke about what this project means to the city: State Senator @Sharif Street, City Councilmember Cindy Bass, Ashley Petrella, Deputy Regional Administrator-U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Robin Weissmann, Director-PA Housing Finance Agency, Paul McDonald, President-McDonald Building Company, Ron Hinton, Executive Director-Allegheny West Foundation, Max Kent, VP and COO, NewCourtland, and CEO Joe Duffey. Rev. Jennell M. gave the invocation prayer. Other special guests included: Councilman at Large Nicolas O'Rourke Christy Brady, CPA, City Controller Aissia Richardson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Senator Street Mo Rushdy, Managing Partner The Riverwards Group Marianne Scott, Executive Director, BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA Anne Fadullon, Founding Principal, MAKE Advisory Services Jada Greenhowe, Counsel for PHFA Charles J. Anderson, Supervisory Mgmt Analysts HUD Dr. Mary Naylor, Director NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health Dr. Corneilius (Neil) Pitts, Miriam Medical Clinics, Inc. Thomas Queenan, CEO Mission First Housing Group Allen Lamboy, SVP Citizens Andrew Anania, Managing Director, Berkadia Sameer Sawe, VP, TD Bank John Mangan, Investor Relations Manager, Berkadia Meghan Sack, The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Laura Clevenger, VP Marketing and Admin, McDonald Building Company Mari Gonzalez, Senior Research Associate, The Pew Charitable Trusts Stone Sherick Consulting Group, LLC. John Ungar, Corporate Counsel and Director of Planning, NewCourtland Tameata Jordan, Senior Project Manager, NewCourtland Michael P. DeMarco, CFO, NewCourtland Aksana Kharko, CPA, Controller, NewCourtland Pam Howard, VP of Health Services, NewCourtland Alison Corter, Director of Strategic Initiatives, NewCourtland Bob Theil, Director of Government Affairs & Corp. Comm, NewCourtland Tara Days, HR, NewCourtland Mary Ellen Bolden, Director of Community Services, NewCourtland Sebrina Robinson, Director of Housing & Operations, NewCourtland Kevin Stewart, Director of IT, NewCourtland NewCourtland Property Managers: Barb Hiller and Brian Bendler & team We're sorry if we missed anyone. We welcome you to share and tag accordingly.

Pletly and NewCourtland extend a heartfelt thank you to our Silver Sponsors 🥈 for supporting EmpathyTech Philadelphia! 🌟 Your dedication to empathy-driven innovation is what makes this event possible. We are incredibly grateful for the support of: • Bank of America • NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing • Flourish Research • Holy Family University • TIAA Institute - with Managing Director, Anne Ollen, joining the “Navigating the Challenges and Innovations in Aging and Caregiving Technologies” panel. Together, we’re creating a future where empathy and technology drive meaningful impact. Thank you! ❤️ For those interested in joining us as sponsors and making a difference, please check out our sponsorship opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/ekYyCPfX

Check out the new Health Affairs Forefront commentary from Mary Naylor, Director of the NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health at University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in partnership with Kathleen Noonan, President & CEO of the Camden Coalition Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3UvCk8I

Check out the new Health Affairs Forefront commentary from Camden Coalition President & CEO Kathleen Noonan and Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (Penn LDI) Senior Fellow Mary Naylor! "We need models that engender trust and create relationships with the people we serve and provide ongoing, place-based support, not just when people are sick but also when they are well—to ensure they stay well."

Starting today, the CDC adds a new diagnostic code to the ICD-10 list, “Encounter for Sepsis Aftercare,” thanks to research from Penn Nursing and the Center for Home Care Policy & Research at VNS Health. This code improves patient care post-sepsis hospitalization. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4eMvoM8.

Pletly and NewCourtland are excited to announce that Garry Pezzano, President and CEO of LeadingAge PA, will be speaking at EmpathyTech Philadelphia! 🎤 With over 30 years of experience in post-acute care, Garry is a nationally recognized thought leader dedicated to advocating for aging services providers across Pennsylvania. 🏥 His leadership and vision in shaping quality, affordable, and ethical care for seniors have been transformative, and we’re looking forward to his insights on how to create a healthier, more connected future for aging care. 🌟 Reserve your ticket to EmpathyTech Philadelphia today! 🔗 Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/dd9zn_Y2 👤 Garry Pezzano, EMBA, MS/CCC-SLP, FNAP, is the President and CEO of LeadingAge PA, a trade association representing more than 400 aging services providers across Pennsylvania. In this role, he advocates on behalf of the association’s members at the state and local levels to influence positive change and affect a healthy vision for the delivery of quality, affordable, and ethical care for Pennsylvania’s seniors. Prior to joining LeadingAge PA, Pezzano established himself as a nationally recognized thought leader in post-acute care with a career that spanned more than 30 years leading strategic change and enhancing clinical effectiveness, most recently for Genesis Healthcare. Pezzano earned his Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) and a Master of Science in speech-language pathology from Rutgers University, as well as his Bachelor of Science in speech-language pathology from the College of New Jersey. He was appointed to national healthcare leadership roles including president of the National Association for Long-Term Care, American Alzheimer’s Association Board of Healthcare Providers, and faculty of Post-Acute Research Foundation, and was inducted into National Academies of Practice (NAP) promoting interprofessional collaboration and healthcare delivery coordination. 🤝 Support our initiative by becoming a sponsor or making a donation: https://lnkd.in/ekYyCPfX

Transitional care is the perfect time to evaluate members, raise awareness around the right types of benefits, and activate those benefits to stabilize people, instead of moving them into a traditional post-acute setting. But what happens when services are delayed? Even a 7-day delay of home health services tells a stark story. cc: Mary Naylor, NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, CareJourney by Arcadia

Pletly and NewCourtland are thrilled to announce that George Demiris, PhD, FACMI, will be joining us at EmpathyTech Philadelphia! As a pioneer in using technology to support aging populations, Dr. Demiris explores innovative solutions like smart homes and wearable tech that help older adults maintain independence and improve quality of life. His work as Director of the Penn Artificial Intelligence Collaboratory for Healthy Aging (PennAITech) and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at Penn’s School of Nursing will bring a unique perspective on how innovation can transform caregiving. Reserve your ticket to EmpathyTech Philadelphia today! 🔗 Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/dd9zn_Y2 👤 Dr. Demiris is the Mary Alice Bennett University Professor in the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine, and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the School of Nursing. He explores innovative ways to utilize technology and support patients and their families in various settings, including home and hospice care. He also focuses on designing and evaluating personal health systems that produce patient-generated data including “smart home” solutions for aging, and on understanding the potential of wearable devices or digitally augmented residential settings to support independence and quality of life for community-dwelling older adults. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics, the Gerontological Society of America and the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics. He has conducted numerous federally funded studies and his work has been funded consistently over the years both by the The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). He is the Director of The Penn AI and Tech Collaboratory for Healthy Aging (PennAITech) and Co-Director of the Penn Community Collaboratory for Co-Creation (Penn4C) 🤝 Support our initiative by becoming a sponsor or making a donation: https://lnkd.in/ekYyCPfX

Proud to represent NewCourtland at NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health 's celebration kicking off the fall semester with their faculty and post-doc fellows. The NewCourtland Center is a global leader in the science related to health transitions and, importantly, as a pioneer in translating that science to strengthen clinical practice and healthcare policy established in 2007. “Nurses will play a pivotal role in addressing the health care needs of people throughout the 21st century. The cutting edge science, led by nurses and designed to advance knowledge related to promoting healthy lifestyles and caring for the chronically ill, will position nurses and other health team members to make a major difference in the lives of these people." Mary Naylor University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing It was such a joy to be surrounded by talented and passionate individuals! George Demiris Pamela Cacchione, PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN, Kathy Bowles, Karen Hirschman, Jeannette Kates, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, FPCN, Michael "Misho" S. Kyle Kinney