Hope on the Horizon

A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization Willis W. Hudson Sr.

1918 - 1995

Community Involvement

Mike Shamburek, Hudson’s President & CEO since April 2006, is active in various community organizations, keeping important stakeholders aware of our success stories and challenges. The following reflect some of the organizations Mike is involved with:

Citizens Advisory Board, Peninsula Regional Medical Corporation.
Executive Committee and Board, Lower Shore Enterprises
Joseph House Advisory Board
Wicomico County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board
Worcester County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board
Addiction Consortium of the Eastern Shore (ACES)
Wicomico County Local Management Board

Hudson Health Recognized

Hudson, together with other premier organizations and businesses, was presented a Proclamation from the Wicomico County Council and an Honor Certificate from the Maryland Court of Appeals for community service.

Hudson was specifically cited for its contribution in assisting Drug Court participants in areas including; employment, housing, health, legal and financial.

A ceremony was held in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the Wicomico County Circuit Court with a luncheon immediately following. Cherie Meienschein, Drug Court Coordinator, stated “Our program cannot thank you enough for your time and commitment and we are so pleased that we have established this partnership.”

Hudson Listens

To Our Customers

Hudson Health responded to a downward trend in Managed Care last fall by contacting lost providers and asked, “What’s wrong, why aren’t you referring clients to us now?

The Response: They were being transferred to voice mail and couldn’t talk with a live person; Admissions couldn’t be made outside of regular business hours; and Hudson was looking for the ‘ideal patient.”

The remedy: A day call menu was opened, 24-hour admissions began, and admission criteria were widened. Today callers are guaranteed of talking with a Hudson staff member.

Staff contacted all previous and current client providers with news of the changes in early December. A mid-December “surge” in Managed Care admissions was followed by continued increases in census.

Hudson Heroes

Alcoholism and substance abuse are national problems and the Lower Shore is equally vulnerable, resulting in job loss, marital breakups, family crises, personal illness and even death. Hudson Health Services is doing something about this problem that threatens the daily lives of hundreds on Delmarva, at home, in the workplace, and in all aspects of our daily lives. We have created a “Heroes Club” that permits member of our community to contribute to this cause.

$70 offsets the shortfall we sustain on one day’s treatment for the indigent and $1,500 does the same for a complete 21 day program at our Salisbury facility. During the last year we met our goal and we look forward to increased participation in the future. Please look for our next request.

See the results on our web site at:

www.hudson-health.org

Professional Staff Certified

Sonya Beanland and Sue Lauermann-Foster have recently received Certified Supervised Counselors (CSC) designation.

Congratulations, ladies!

Graduation Day

One of our residents in the Walnut Street House recently graduated from “Drug Court” at a ceremony held at Wor-Wic Community College. We are very proud of her efforts and she was recently “promoted” to Senior Resident at the House. We have other participants in this program which keeps individuals out of jail, clean and sober and active members of our community.

Annual Alumni Picnic

Save the Date!

June 6, 2009

On the campus of Hudson Health

A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

COME AND JOIN THE FUN!

FOOD * MUSIC * FELLOWSHIP

RAFFLES * GAMES