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July is National Disability Pride Month. Disability Pride Month celebrates the history, achievements, and experiences of those within the Disability Community. This month of awareness commemorates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. This Act was passed on July 26th with a focus on promoting equal opportunities for all individuals living with disabilities. This month, we celebrate 34 years of the ADA!

On Friday, June 28th, 2024, WCLLC proudly attended and celebrated the United Way of Central Maryland’s 99th Annual Meeting, which highlighted the many amazing goals achieved within the Fiscal Year in raising money, delivering much-needed services, and providing educational and economic opportunities for underprivileged communities. A special congratulations to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield for their bestowal of the 12th Annual Spirit of Partnership Award! WCLLC would also like to commend the Founder of Fearless, Hutch, and Fearless Sports, Delali Dzirasa, for his remarkable closing Keynote Address: Fireside Chat, where he shared his corporate growth and nonprofit expansion into community service. We look forward to continuing to support United Way of Central Maryland’s 1OOth Year of Service!

  WCLLC is pleased to be currently supporting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in their launching of the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In addition to the CMS Making Care Primary (MCP) Model, the GUIDE Model was announced on July 31, 2023. This inclusive model aims to relieve unpaid caregivers of stress, to provide quality care and quality living for dementia patients, and to preserve dementia patients’ residence within their own communities through care coordination and care management, caregiver education and support, and respite services. The GUIDE Model application period ran from November 15, 2023, through January 30, 2024, and will launch for eight years starting next week on July 1, 2024. 

The first session of the Black in Cancer Conference on Thursday, June 20th 2024, closed with a phenomenal reception showcasing a plethora of Graduate Cancer Research projects. Congratulations to all students who have devoted their studies to the exploration of expanding Cancer Research and who have passionately shared their findings with other researchers! WCLLC embraces the second and final day of the Black in Cancer Conference as a proud sponsor!

Today, WCLLC is immensely proud to sponsor the first ever U.S. hosted session of the Black in Cancer Conference 2024. John D. Carpten, Director of City of Hope’s National Cancer Institute, commenced the Conference with a moving Keynote Address, encouraging the Cancer Research Community to continue to build connections and push outside comfort zones to achieve Cancer Health Equity.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday honoring the liberation of African American slaves in the United States of America under the Emancipation Proclamation on June 19, 1865. We must remember and honor the history that has gifted millions of intelligent black minds with the privilege and opportunity to share their outstanding stories of triumph and achievement. WCLLC is a minority-based small business that recognizes the strength of diversity and the importance of Health Equity on this holiday as we commend the roads taken to freedom and equality for African Americans.  

Today, WCLLC celebrated Juneteenth and prepared for the commencement of the Black in Cancer Conference on June 20-June 21, 2024, with the Black in Cancer Juneteenth Celebration! Thank you to the Vice President of National STEM Programs and Tech Initiatives, Chad Womack PhD, for kicking off this amazing event with incredible words about the importance of supporting this research!

Last week's CMS CCIIO Open Forum on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 sparked incredible, thought-provoking conversations on CCIIO's programs and accomplishments. WCLLC was thrilled to attend as a member of the CMS community!

On Saturday morning, June 1st, 2024, the Baltimore Chapter of NAHSE collaborated with NAMIWalks Maryland to spread awareness for global mental health. Hundreds of people within the community gathered to break the stigmas surrounding common perceptions of mental health. The event raised funds for individuals to gain access to NAMI's top mental health programs and served to remind all those battling mental health issues that they are not alone in their struggle. As we proceed through the month of June: Men's Mental Health Month, as well as the months that follow, we should continue to spread awareness and raise support for the mental health of all genders, cultural identities, ages, and backgrounds. Thank you, NAMI for organizing such an informative and engaging experience!

WCLLC attended the first-ever CMS Center for Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) Open Forum held today in Columbia, MD, designed to give the contracting community insight into CCIIO's programs, contract opportunities, successes, and challenges. Approximately 50 CMS staff attended to support this event. Mr. Jeff Grant, Operations Director for Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight, and Ms. Shelley McGuire, our sponsor, kicked off today's event. Thank you CCIIO for an amazing day!