ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School

07/25/2025

ForHealth Consulting celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law 35 years ago on July 26, 1990.

We are proud that our work helps promote equity and inclusion for those with disabilities, including advancing employment and healthcare. ADA National Network

07/24/2025

Today is International Self-Care Day!

How are you taking care of yourself? We encourage our employees, clients, and colleagues to take a moment today to pause, reconnect, and invest in their well-being.

07/23/2025

Our UMass Cancer Walk team of ForHealth Consulting SoleMates is raising money for cancer research again in 2025! This year's event will be at Polar Park on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

A donation of any amount toward our $10,000 goal can help lead to new discoveries, treatments, or cures. Help us reach our goal and learn more about our team and the cause:

Our team of ForHealth Consulting SoleMates are excited to be raising money for cancer research by participating in the UMass Cancer Walk. ForHealth Solemates are staff and stakeholders walking for improved health and healing! A donation of any size can help change the prognosis for cancer patients.....

07/22/2025

We’re continuing to celebrate Disability Pride Month by spotlighting stories from our Work Without Limits initiative that show how persistence, talent, and strong support networks help build a more inclusive workforce.

Meet Matthew, a young adult who has found meaningful employment and is thriving. His journey is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when the right supports are in place.

Read Matthew’s story: https://lnkd.in/dWi87e8y

With the help of MassHire Springfield Career Center's Disability Resource Coordinator, a supportive family, Work Without Limits benefits counseling, on-the-job training, and a job coach provided by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Matthew is employed and thriving!

Read Matthew's story: https://workwithoutlimits.org/success-stories/success-story-matthew-c/

ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School

07/21/2025

It’s National Deflection Week!

Observed annually during the third full week of July, National Deflection Week showcases the tremendous, inspirational, groundbreaking, and impactful work of deflection work happening in communities across the globe.

We're proud to be part of this movement through our partnership with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the Middlesex Sheriff's Office, the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health, and Vinfen. As members of the Middlesex Restoration Center Commission, we’re working to bring the Restoration Center of Greater Lowell to life, scheduled to open in 2026.

📖 Read more from The Sun News: https://www.lowellsun.com/2025/05/15/restoration-center-of-greater-lowell-to-open-in-2026/

And learn more about deflection in the graphics below ⤵️

07/18/2025

In case you missed it: the UMass Chan Medical School community recently hosted a naming celebration event for the Paul J. DiMare Center, nine-story, 350,000-square-foot research building named after Paul J. DiMare. Learn more ⤵️

07/17/2025

Some Medicaid members are missing out on expanded coverage, and states are missing out on savings.

In this perspective from last year, our Medicare Enrollment Support team shares how we use data, outreach, and one-on-one support to close that gap, helping people access the benefits they deserve while reducing state Medicaid spending:

earn about how we educate Medicaid members on potential Medicare eligibility to expand their healthcare coverage and create cost savings for states’ Medicaid programs.

07/16/2025

As we continue celebrating Disability Pride Month with Work Without Limits, read Meaghan's story about navigating workplace accommodations while maintaining a successful career as a healthcare professional:

The celebration continues!
Read how Meaghan navigated workplace accommodations and maintained a successful career as a healthcare professional as she became a person with a disability.

"In 2004, I began working as a registered nurse for Melrose Wakefield Hospital, part of Tufts Medicine. In 2017, I was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis. By 2020, I began to have difficulty walking, which marked a turning point in my professional life.
I was offered a Clinical Manager role that did not involve physical demands. The organization valued my contributions and supported my continued success." - Meaghan

Read Meaghan's full story: https://workwithoutlimits.org/success-stories/meaghan/

ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School

07/15/2025

Public programs require clinical and vocational expertise to accurately assess the disability levels of benefit applicants.

Our extensive disability determination services facilitate objective decision-making that addresses clients' needs, lowers costs, and minimizes waste.

Discover how our team of experts can help your organization or program create a more streamlined, cost-effective, and efficient process:

Public programs need access to clinical and vocational expertise to determine benefit applicants’ disability level. Our comprehensive disability determination services enable objective decision-making that responds to clients’ needs, drives down costs, and reduces waste.

07/14/2025

Read a Perspective by our own Pamela MacLeod, MBA, PMP, senior project director for the Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All Other Dementias, about patient-centered care for those living with dementia and their caregivers.

In collaboration with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging & Independence, Pamela helped design and develop the “Dementia Care Planning Toolkit: A Resource for Individuals and Their Care Partners, Families, and Care Providers”. The toolkit offers practical guidance on care planning, education, and treatment options, helping reduce stress and support more meaningful lives.

Read a Perspective by our own Pamela MacLeod, MBA, PMP, senior project director for the Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All Other Dementias, about patient-centered care for those living with dementia and their caregivers.

07/11/2025

Earlier this week, the UMass Chan Medical School community hosted a naming celebration event for the Paul J. DiMare Center.

The nine-story, 350,000-square-foot research building was named after Paul J. DiMare, a nationally known agricultural leader, philanthropist, and Massachusetts native who was committed to supporting health care and medical research. The $35 million gift from the Paul J. DiMare Foundation supports research into neurodegenerative and genetic diseases, especially ALS, and the recruitment of outstanding biomedical research faculty at all career stages at UMass Chan.

Learn more:

07/10/2025

We're celebrating Disability Pride Month!

We're proud of the work that ForHealth Consulting's Work Without Limits does to increase the employment rate of people with disabilities. Read Jared's story about the road to employment and overcoming challenges:

Celebrate !
This month we are celebrating the achievements of individuals with disabilities and their journey to employment.

With support and guidance from Programs For People, Inc. and a recommendation to attend the Work Without Limits Career Fair for Individuals with Disabilities, Jared visited the UHealthSolutions booth and was hired 2 weeks later!
Read Jared's story: https://workwithoutlimits.org/success-stories/jared/
ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School