HISTORIC HUDSON RIVER TOWNS TO LAUNCH MOBILE AUDIO TOUR
SALVATION ARMY RESPONDS TO COVID-19
MAP AWARD FOR ENTA ENT and Allergy Associates LLP (ENTA) is a recipient of the 2020 MAP Award for High Performance in Revenue Cycle, sponsored by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). As a national award winner, ENTA has met industry-standard revenue cycle benchmarks, implemented the patient-centered recommendations and best practices embodied in HFMA’s Healthcare Dollars & Sense® initiatives, and achieved outstanding patient satisfaction. This is the sixth year in a row that the practice has received the award. Award recipients are acknowledged as industry leaders and share proven strategies with their colleagues. The award will be formally presented on July 17 during a session of the Virtual Annual Conference. ENTAs Revenue Cycle solutions focus on the tracking and automation of claims from the initial appointment to the final payment. “We are very proud to once again be recognized by the nation’s leading health care finance organization,” said Margaret Hargrove, ENTA’s senior director of revenue cycle management. We’ve significantly improved the financial performance of our practice and this award is a testament to the dedication of our colleagues, providers and our staff.” Created by and for health care leaders, HFMA’s MAP initiative sets the standard for revenue cycle excellence in the health care industry.
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The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services Department is continuing to provide emergency food to those in need as a result of COVID-19. As of May 27, 665,997 meals have been provided in Connecticut alone. Hub locations have been operating in Ashford, Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury and Bridgeport, sorting and distributing
emergency food boxes to Salvation Army locations throughout the state. To ensure adequate family meals, the organization is purchasing wholesale foods from three vendors to supplement items from Foodshare, Connecticut Food Bank and many public and private donations. The Salvation Army is uniquely posi-
tioned to meet needs in times of disaster and during the COVID-19 crisis through its Emergency Disaster Services. It is serving in every zip code in Connecticut. Annually, The Salvation Army helps nearly 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services.
NRVT’S MUTT STRUT WINNERS
The Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) in Tarrytown, Mutt Strut and Friends Virtual event ended with a tie for Top Pet. These pets and all the entrants and their owners raised awareness and funds to help the NRVT build more trails. Pet siblings, Lily and Cody, owned by Anna Rendell- Baker of Wilton received the most votes. The co-winners will receive
Cannondale Bikes, Joy Food fresh pet food and dog spa services from Passages East of Wilton. The Video Star of the virtual event was Mruczus the cat, owned by Aleksandra Gierszewska of Norwalk. Mutt Strut and Friends Virtual had 36 pet participants that vied for the three top prizes. Entrants included 32 dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages, three sassy cats
and one lamb stuffed animal named Liam. Winners will receive their trophies when meetings are permitted. During the Coronavirus crisis, the NRVT’s trail use skyrocketed by 245%. The NRVT has 8 miles of completed trails and 22 more miles to build. Events and online donations help build more community-friendly, multipurpose trails. FCBJ
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A new mobile audio tour of the Historic Hudson River Towns (HHRT) area just north of New York City will be launched June 24. Geo-located, the tour will be accessible on mobile devices free of charge, either on the TravelStorys app, or online at hudsonriver.com or travelstorysGPS.com. “At a time when concern about public health and safety is running high, this new tour is perfectly crafted because it can be enjoyed at home, on a scenic drive in your car or outside while practicing social distancing,” said Nancy Gold, marketing director of Historic Hudson River Towns. “We feel sure that both residents and visitors will take great pleasure in experiencing the history, scenic beauty and charms that our historic places, parks, riverfronts and downtowns have to offer.” The new driving tour includes two audio points of interest in each of the 16 HHRT member communities, from Yonkers to Peekskill in Westchester County on the east side of the Hudson River, Nyack and Haverstraw in Rockland County on the west side. With the use of GPS technology, all the audio stories on the tour will reach travelers hands-free on their mobile devices and can be accessed on Android and iPhones by downloading the TravelStorys app from the App Store or Google Play Store and can be enjoyed remotely at home, across the country or in most locations around the world. The Historic Hudson River Towns are known for their hospitality, their scenic river views and their fascinating history. Native American tribes lived here, George Washington and his Continental Army moved through the area during the American Revolution, 19th-century millionaires built palatial estates and gardens, and modern-day chefs have created extraordinary places to relax and dine in quaint downtowns. The tour has been built by TravelStorysGPS, a company that develops geo-located audio tours for destinations and routes of travel across the country. “Our mission is to pair the greatest communication tool of our time — the smartphone — with the greatest communication tool of all time — storytelling,” said Story Clark, founder and CEO of TravelStorysGPS. For more information about the tours and the Historic Hudson River Towns area, visit hudsonriver.com. JUNE 22, 2020
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