Donate to the Social Work Health Leadership Foundation Today!
The Social Work Health Leadership Foundation (SWHLF) was established in 2005 by members of the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care to support the advancement of social work leadership in health care and eventually fund research in the field. Our current goal is for the Foundation to have sufficient assets to provide scholarships […]
Hotel Reservations Now Available for the 53rd Annual Meeting and Conference!
SSWLHC has secured a discounted room rate of $215 plus taxes and fees at the Portland Downtown Marriott Waterfront. To make your reservations, click here. **PLEASE NOTE** We are anticipating that these rooms will sell out so make your reservation today!
Newest Member Benefit: Access to Presentations from the Past THREE Conferences!
Thanks to the the Products and Practices Resource Committee, SSWLHC members now have access to Knowledge Database. This database includes past conference presentations, white papers, links to resources and other pertinent information that SSWLHC members will find relevant. To access the knowledge database login to SSWLHC and click on the link “Knowledge Database” at the top of the […]
Welcome SSWLHC’s 2018/2019 Student Board Member, Meredith Nelson!
SSWLHC is proud to welcome Meredith Nelson as the 2018/2019 SSWLHC Student Board Member. Meredith’s term will start on July 1, 2018. She is currently applying for her Master’s of Social Work student at Columbia University. She has come into a master’s degree in Social Work in order to further her passion for healthcare. As a MSW student, she is […]
2018/2019 Election Results Are In!
Member Voting Announcement: By process of member vote, the following individuals have been elected to serve. President-Elect: Heather Brungardt July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 Board Members-at-Large Louise Knight(July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021) Soo Shim(July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021) Hallie Stone(July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2021) Congratulations to all […]
Save the Date! Upcoming Leadership Institute
Save the Date! Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care 53rd Annual Meeting and Conference October 2 & 3, 2018 Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront** **The LI takes place prior to the start of the conference For more information click here.
Host the 2019 Regional Leadership Institute!
SSWLHC is looking for a home for the 2019 Regional Leadership Institute! The Leadership Institute (LI) is a unique offering of the Society for Social Work Leadership in Healthcare that brings social workers together to explore and enhance our power to lead change in healthcare settings. The program targets experienced leaders, developing leaders, formal leaders […]
“How Social Workers Can Impact Readmissions.” An in depth interview with SSWLHC Past President, June Simmons
About June Simmons: June Simmons, President and CEO, has enjoyed a long career as a health care executive in hospital and home health settings. Since founding Partners in Care in 1997, June has pioneered the development and scaling of evidence-based innovative interventions for management of medications at home, self-management of chronic conditions, coordinated care to […]
Call for List Serve Moderator!
One of the most valued member benefits for SSWLHC is access to the list serve. The list serve gives members the ability to interact with fellow members through either announcements or discussion. Being a volunteer organization, SSWLHC depends on its members to strengthen the organizations and ultimately advance our mission. SSWLHC is currently seeking a […]
Message from SSWLHC President Tom Sedgwick
“It is with great sadness that I report the death of Ellen Simon. Ellen was a past President of National SSWLHC and a mentor to countless social workers (including me). See her obituary here. She will be greatly missed.” – SSWLHC President Tom Sedgwick