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Christopher Boyle has been named President and CEO of Children’s Service Center of Wyoming Valley, effective July 1. He succeeds Mike Hopkins who led the organization since 2008. The two leaders have worked closely over 17 years, facilitating unprecedented growth to now serve 15,000 people of all ages annually. Boyle previously served as Chief Operating Officer overseeing mental health and primary care operations, and as Chief Human Resources Officer since 2008. Prior to CSC, Boyle worked in progressive leadership roles in human resources and financial management at American Asphalt and Pride Mobility Products Corporation. He graduated from Delaware Valley College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a focus in accounting.
Beyond the Cuts: Protecting Behavioral Health in an Era of Policy Change (webinar)
Presented by Qualifacts, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and OPEN MINDS
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
Presenters include Josh Schoeller, CEO of Qualifacts; Chuck Ingoglia, President and CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing; and Monica E. Oss, Founder and CEO of OPEN MINDS.
The behavioral health system is being reshaped at an unprecedented pace. In just weeks, the federal government has terminated over $12 billion in public health grants, dissolved SAMHSA under a sweeping HHS reorganization, and passed legislation that will transform Medicaid through work requirements, cost-sharing, and reduced provider tax caps. These changes are already leading to funding cuts, stalled infrastructure projects, and increased pressure on providers to prepare for reduced support and stricter eligibility. To help organizations navigate this evolving landscape, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, OPEN MINDS, and Qualifacts are joining forces for a timely webinar. The session will focus on how behavioral health leaders can adapt service models, protect financial stability, and continue meeting community needs.
McAuley Ministries, the grant-making foundation of Pittsburgh Mercy, has awarded over $2.8 million in grants to 14 local nonprofit organizations and appointed Sister Barbara Anne Quinn, RSM to its Board of Directors. These grants support education, empowerment, essential needs & social services, and peacemaking initiatives in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Uptown, and West Oakland neighborhoods.
View full release here.
There’s been a lot of talk — and a lot of concern — about the federal budget and what it could mean for Medicaid. We’re all hearing it from you, too: “What’s actually happening?” “What does this mean for our funding?” “Are these changes final?”
This guide will help answer those questions. It lays out what’s in the current House bill, what’s at stake for providers, and what we’re watching next as the Senate and CMS weigh in.
Inside, you’ll find:
These updates aren’t always easy to follow, so we’re breaking them down in plain language, and we’ll keep doing so as things evolve. Stay up to date with our Medicaid Intel here.
For the WGAL In Focus: Traumatic Brain Injuries episode, Susan Shapiro interviewed PA State Senator Tim Kearney, RCPA President & CEO Richard Edley, Jack Poplar from Success Rehabilitation, Inc. and Ellie Lacasse, mother of a child with a TBI. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services office of Long Term Living released its 2025 Home and Community Based Services rate and wage study, saying that residential rehabilitation, which traumatic brain injury care falls under, is underfunded by 44%. Guests described in detail the challenges faced by these individuals and their family members.
Advocates are calling for an increase, fearing that the system will collapse, leaving tens of thousands without critical care.
View the interview here.