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Winter 2012

Legislative e-Newsletter

Seven Hills Foundation is a comprehensive health and human services organization headquartered in Worcester which employs nearly 3,500 professionals and provides rehabilitative, residential, educational, healthcare, social, and related services on behalf of 28,000 individuals with disabilities and significant life challenges at 150 locations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Seven Hills Foundation takes great pride in the keeping you updated about our accomplishments, providing you with the assurance that we are being good stewards with the financial resources that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has directed to us for the operation of our clinical programs — essential to our mission.

Some Highlights from 2011:
60th Anniversary Gala CelebrationFor six decades, Seven Hills has been providing individuals facing significant life challenges with advocacy, quality program supports, and an overall sense of dignity… Read More

Seven Hills Foundation Releases Two-Year Strategic PlanEvery two years, Seven Hills Foundation undertakes a thorough analysis of its present position and future direction. The following seven (7) goals represent the vision and hopes of Seven Hills Foundation and Affiliates…Read More

Seven Hills Foundation Invests in Its StaffThis past March, Dr. David Jordan, President and CEO of Seven Hills Foundation announced to its direct support staff the results of a comprehensive review of employee compensation. Based on this review, and its desire to remain the Employer of Choice in Massachusetts, Dr. Jordan was pleased to announce that Seven Hills Foundation would provide a base pay increase for certain staff… Read More

Seven Hills Behavioral Health Receives Outstanding ResultsIn August 2011, the outpatient substance abuse programs and the methadone program achieved a nearly flawless licensing review by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). This is quite an achievement given the changing state regulations and the number of persons served by these programs…Read More

Community Service’s Residences Rated PerfectSeven Hills Community Services takes pride in all of its homes. Recently, SHCS residential supports were evaluated by the DDS Survey and Certification team, which measures the quality of supports provided to individuals…Read More

Direct Support Professional of the Year AwardAshley McDonough receives Massachusetts Providers Council’s “Gerry Wright Direct Support Professional of the Year” Award. Ashley is the Residence Director of the Seven Hills’ Malboeuf Respite House located in Worcester…Read More

Hero of the Year AwardBeth Atkinson, Director of Person Centered Living at Seven Hills Pediatric Center, has been honored as the 2011 Developmental Disability Hero of the Year Award winner by the American Health Care Association…Read More

Seven Hills Pediatric Center Receives AccoladesSeven Hills Pediatric Center, under the direction of its Vice President Holly Jarek, has achieved its seventh straight deficiency-free rating! Read More

Seven Hills Foundation Opens Café Seven HillsCafé Seven Hills is operated by CareerSource—a program of Seven Hills Family Services that supports individuals with disabilities in their pursuit of on-site and community-based employment. Seven Hills Family Services is an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation. The concept for Café Seven Hills was developed by the Emerging Leaders program of Seven Hills Foundation.

Thank you for your continued support,

Bill Stock

Vice President for Government and Community Relations
Seven Hills Foundation