News & Events
Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to spread the word about this sight-stealing disease What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve....
See What Our Caregivers Have to Say!
Gene, caregiver & husband of a current PACE Participant said this... What was life like as a Caregiver prior to enrolling into PACE? Oh, it was rough. We had a whole lot of depression, just watching go through it. Day to day prior to PACE, we were in a routine....
COVID-19 Innovation: PACE Supporting Seniors in the Home by Providing Coordinated and Comprehensive Health Care Services
PACE During Covid-19 PACE of the Southern Piedmont, sponsored by Kintegra Health and Lutheran Services of the Carolinas, had to redefine how and where we provided the care for our participants at the outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Our services remained open...
Coping with Changes to Routine During the Pandemic: Coronavirus Grief
People are feeling a number of emotions right now, especially with the holidays upon us. This time of year can be a difficult time for people, especially for those that have experienced loss, and COVID-19 has only made it more difficult. When speaking of loss this...
PACE: Supporting older adults to remain safe and healthy at home during Covid-19
PACE during Covid-19 PACE of the Southern Piedmont – a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organization sponsored by Kintegra Health and Lutheran Services Carolinas – had to redefine how and where we provided the care for our participants at the...
PACE of the Southern Piedmont Welcomes Dr. William Long
Please join PACE of the Southern Piedmont in welcoming our new Medical Director, Dr. William long. Dr. Long comes to PACE with over 30 years of medical practice in the Charlotte community and longstanding relationships with the medical community. Dr. Long has many...
Two area health care organizations acquire PACE of the Southern Piedmont, Inc.
Charlotte, N.C. -- PACE of the Southern Piedmont has two new sponsoring members: Kintegra Health and Lutheran Services Carolinas, two well-established non-profits with strong ties to the area. The change, effective July 1, 2020, was announced by Renee Rizzuti, CEO of...
Health Tips: Diabetic Foot Care
by Paula Gingles, AGNP Over time, diabetes can lead to various complications. Foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes that can turn into a serious health issue and become life-threatening if not addressed promptly. In a person with diabetes, these ulcers can...
Why PACE Works
by Victor Hirth, MD, MHA, Judith Baskins, RN, and Maureen Dever-Bumba, MSN, DrPH(c) PACE is a very logical approach to health care, offering all Medicare and Medicaid services through a single point of delivery targeted to frail elderly with a host of chronic care...
Governor proclaims September 2019 as “NORTH CAROLINA PACE MONTH”
WHEREAS, North Carolina's elderly population and its need for medical care is growing rapidly, with a significant impact on health care costs; and WHEREAS, PACE (Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a fully integrated, comprehensive model of care which...
CEO and Executive Director Renee Rizzuti speaks to the State of NC
CEO and Executive Director Renee Rizzuti speaks to the State of NC. A reoccurring theme was the need for PACE expansion and home and community based support in NC.
PACE of the Southern Piedmont Celebrates 5 Years!
We hope you will join us for our 5 year reception at PACE of the Southern Piedmont. Please RSVP by July 13, 2018
Congratulations Representative Beverly Earle!-2018 NC PACE Advocate Award Winner
PACE of the Southern Piedmont proudly nominated Representative Beverly Earle this year for the 2018 Advocate Award at the NC PACE Conference this in Durham, NC. Her advocacy for PACE both locally in Charlotte and as a member of the General Assembly in North Carolina...
Important Reminders from Your Business Office
As we head into Spring we would like bring up a few friendly reminders…
Representative Beverly Earle, District 101 in Mecklenburg County Celebrates PACE Month!
Representative Beverly Earle, District 101 in Mecklenburg County, visited PACE of the Southern Piedmont during their PACE Month Open House on Wednesday September 27,2017. As a member of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services for North...
PACE of the Southern Piedmont Celebrates National PACE Month with Congresswoman Alma Adams
Congresswoman Alma Adams showed her support for PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) with a visit to PACE of the Southern Piedmont (POSP) on Monday, September 18, 2017. Various community partners along with local and state legislative offices were...
Ms. Robinson’s Gift
Virginia Robinson, a participant at PACE of the Southern Piedmont (POSP), loves living independently in a Senior Apartment in Kannapolis, NC. When asked, Ms. Robinson will tell anyone about how she is thankful to be a part of the PACE Program, as POSP always...
2017 NC PACE Conference Highlights
This year’s North Carolina Pace Association’s Educational Conference was hosted in Durham, NC. We spent 2 days filled with learning from other PACE organizations about how to increase awareness, and celebrating our successes as we raised the bar in leading PACE as a...
Please Welcome our New Medical Director
PACE of the Southern Piedmont Welcome Dr. Rafael Miranda Dr. Miranda is from San Juan, Puerto Rico and has called Charlotte, NC, home for overten years. He became interested in medicine as a young boy because he loved science. He has a strong desire to help...
Arden’s Story-A Testament to PACE
Arden Shaffer, 64 year old mother and grandmother, is currently enrolled in PACE of the Southern Piedmont. On any given day, one can find Arden proudly wearing her Ambassador’s badge, and participating in an array of activities, promoting the overall wellbeing of her...
Mayor Jennifer Roberts Proclaims September PACE Awareness Month in Charlotte, NC.
PACE of the Southern Piedmont (PACESP) celebrated the first of many PACE Awareness Months to come in Charlotte, North Carolina (NC). On September 1, 2016 PACESP hosted Mayor Jennifer Roberts of Charlotte, NC, along with community partners, caregivers, staff,...
Governor Proclaims September PACE Month in NC
Breaking news! Governor Pat McCrory declares September as PACE Month in North Carolina Governor commends the observance of PACE Month to "all citizens." Recognizing the importance of PACE to the state's frail elderly, Governor Pat McCrory proclaims the month of...
Senator Joel Ford Visits PACE of the Southern Piedmont
State Sen. Joel Ford (D-District 38) visited PACE of the Southern Piedmont (PACE SP) in Charlotte, NC, on May 2 for a tour and to attend a round table discussion with program leaders, board members, participants and caregivers. During the round table discussion, the...
The staff and participants are cheering on the Carolina Panthers. Dab On!
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