Will Chermets, 14, of Cherry Hill, NJ, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at age three, but that hasn’t stopped him from being an active rower, and a participant in the BAYADA Regatta, where he competes as part of a local adaptive rowing club.

BAYADA Client Gabby reacts to her newly remodeled bedroom while marketing specialist Natalie Simmons, contractor Scott D'Antonio, and mom Sarah look on. 

On a sunny, winter afternoon, Gloucester County, NJ resident Sarah P. picked up her daughter Gabby from the school bus and drove a short distance to the home of her parents. While Gabby enjoyed Grandma and Grandpa’s love and attention, Sarah had ulterior motives for the unexpected mid-afternoon visit. She didn’t want Gabby to know that a team of electricians, painters, and contractors had literally taken over her home, adding beautiful aesthetic touches to her daughter’s bedroom and the hall bathroom and, most importantly, creating a safer environment.

BAYADA Home Health Care announced that it has named Dr. John Petrides, PT as its national Physical Therapist Hero of the Year. Petrides was honored for exemplifying the highest standards of care and demonstrating the company’s core values of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Petrides accepted this prestigious honor in front of thousands of attendees during BAYADA’s annual awards ceremony on April 27 in Philadelphia. The award was presented by BAYADA CEO David Baiada.

BAYADA Home Health Care announced that it has named Betty Martin as its national Licensed Nursing Assistant Hero of the Year. Martin was honored for exemplifying the highest standards of care and demonstrating the company's core values of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Martin accepted this prestigious award in front of thousands of attendees during BAYADA's annual awards ceremony on April 27 in Philadelphia. The award was presented by BAYADA CEO David Baiada. 

On Saturday, April 27, BAYADA Home Health Care Client Services Manager (CSM) Diane Maddams, who works in the company’s Wilmington, DE adult nursing office, was recognized as the recipient of the prestigious Linda Siessel Award for Excellence in Client Services Leadership. Maddams was selected as the recipient of this award for her unwavering support of BAYADA clients and the skilled professionals who care for them.

BAYADA Home Health Care Pediatrics nurse Edward Cole, LPN, was recognized as the national Licensed Practical Nurse Hero of the Year. Chosen from among thousands of nominees, Cole accepted the prestigious award for exemplifying the highest standards of care before nearly 3,000 employees at the company’s annual awards meeting held on April 27 in Philadelphia, PA.

BAYADA Home Health Care recently announced the launch of a value-based PerformancePlus® collaboration with AmeriHealth Caritas, the Philadelphia region’s largest Medicaid and Medicare managed care company and an affiliate of Independence Blue Cross. The partnership marks the first performance-based contract between AmeriHealth Caritas and a home care provider. BAYADA serves people of all ages from more than 350 service offices in 23 states and from locations in Germany, India, New Zealand, and South Korea.

“This new payor relationship and partnership is an exciting and important milestone,” said BAYADA CEO David Baiada. “By leveraging insights from key metrics and working together to improve quality and efficiency, we will help support our community members to live healthier lives, right where they want to be – in their homes.”

This partnership will impact all AmeriHealth Caritas' full-risk managed care health plans in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and any potential future markets served by both organizations, and will span across all BAYADA’s services. This includes nursing and assistive care for children, adults, and seniors, as well as rehabilitation and hospice care.

With the PerformancePlus program, BAYADA will receive financial incentives for meeting quality-based goals that include potentially preventable hospital admissions, readmissions, and emergency room visits, among other key benchmarks.

“As one of the largest home care providers to managed care members in the country, our unique, multi-specialty home care capabilities provide critical services to the members of AmeriHealth Caritas' health plans," said Baiada. “We are excited to collaborate with AmeriHealth Caritas on improving client care and look forward to expanding this care model through additional payor partnerships.”

During Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month in March, BAYADA is committed to raising awareness and educating the community about this disorder of the developing brain that affects body movement, posture, and muscle coordination. The disorder, which affects thousands of children and adults worldwide, is caused by damage to one or more specific areas of the brain, usually occurring during fetal development; before, during, or shortly after birth; during infancy; or during early childhood.

Social workers confront some of the most challenging issues facing individuals, families, communities, and society and provide innovative solutions that help people reach their full potential. At BAYADA, we're proud of our social workers who take the time to understand clients and their families while improving their health and well-being. During March, BAYADA celebrates the nearly 700,000 professional social workers in the US—including our own medical social workers— and highlights important contributions they make to society.