Our Work
LDH Consulting clients are in the news regularly.Below are some examples of our recent coverage both locally and nationally
AZ Big Media: Self-care tips to avoid caregiver burnout
Ability360 shares information about caregiver burnout and how it can be mitigated by prioritizing self-care.Read more...ABC 15: Valley mom starts nonprofit after losing her son to suicide
Francine Sumner, founder & CEO of Kid in the Corner, shares how the loss of her son, Zachary, led to the creation of the nonprofit and turned heartbreak into a mission of hope for others.Watch more...AZFamily.com: Mental health services in primary care
EvolvedMD’s co-founder and CEO, Erik Osland, and clinician manager, Alicia Shipman, discussed the importance of integrating mental health services into primary care.Phoenix Business Journal: My View: Why it’s critical to Invest in high school talent for the future of Arizona
Jennifer Mellor, chief innovation officer of the Greater Phoenix Chamber, joined Ron Mack Mayo from the Clinic to examine the progress ElevateEd AZ has made in improving outcomes for high school students looking for career internships with Valley businesses.Read more...AZFamily.com: Free art show benefits Phoenix foster children
The one-night-only gallery hosted by Free Arts will raise awareness and resources for art programming that helps children overcome abuse and trauma.Watch more...12 News: What can you grow in the desert? At the Heart & Soil People’s Garden, the answer is a whole armful of delicious food.
Local First Arizona shares how the Heart and Soil People’s Garden is empowering families and continues to grow thanks to support from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation.Watch more...AZFamily.com: Music to soothe the mind
Duet: Partners In Health & Aging teamed up with Hospice of the Valley’s Amanda Marcum, MT-BC, to exploring the evidence-based benefits of music on well-being and how it can ease some challenges faced by individuals with dementia and their caregivers.12 News: Where does Arizona rank in suicide prevention and mental health support?
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Kid in the Corner is working to reduce the stigma around mental health with Arizona’s youth.Watch more...Daily Independent: Sumner: Suicide prevention — a mother’s call to action
Francine Sumner, founder & CEO of Kid in the Corner, shares her story and mission. Read more...Tempe Tribune: Artist helps Tempe students discover their roots
The Men's Arts Council of the Phoenix Art Museum supported a project at Marcos de Niza High School that helped students connect to their roots and culture with Chicano muralist Lucinda “La Morena” Hinojos. The project consisted of a mural and a series of paintings that will be showcased at the Phoenix Art Museum this fall. Read more...Daily Independent: Cecala: Effective financial literacy programs can empower a generation
Katherine Cecala, Executive Director of Junior Achievement of Arizona, discusses how financial literacy programs can empower Arizona’s youth. Read more...Arizona Digital Free Press: Point of View: Addressing the taboo of mental health disorders in young Arizona residents
Erik Osland, co-founder of evolvedMD, and Francine Sumner, founder of Kid in the Corner, share important insights into the taboo of mental health disorders in young Arizona residents during Suicide Prevention Month.Read more...Fox 10: Group works to stitch teddy bears together for kids
Monday is National Teddy Bear Day, and a Valley organization is using the day to help get more bears to kids in crisis year round. FOX 10’s Danielle Miller has more on the Assistance League of Phoenix.Watch more...Wrangler News: Lost Our Home finds generous boost for its aging pups
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue was named among 100 recipients of grant funds from The Grey Muzzle Organization.Read more...ABC 15: Valley safe haven for families with opioid-dependent newborns now needs help from the community
Hushabye Nursery is a Valley safe haven for families with opioid-dependent newborns and they are in need of donations.Watch more...ABC 15: Paralympians in the Valley explain what the games are all about
The Paralympics start in Paris tomorrow and Paralympians Scott Hogsett, Kaitlyn Verfuerth, and Ryan Pinney explain what the games are all about and invite others to come out to Ability360 to learn more.Watch more...ABC 15: Delivering Dreams Buses prepare kids for school year with shoes, outfits
ABC15 Arizona joined the Assistance League of Phoenix and Randy's Donuts AZ as Delivering Dreams Buses helped prepare kids in need for the new school year.Watch more...Daily Independent: Duffy: 5 tips for coping with grief
Rebecca Ann Duffy, LPC and clinical director for evolvedMD, shares five tips for coping with grief. Read more...Medium.com: Disability Inclusion In The Workplace: Christopher Rodriguez Of Ability360 On How Businesses Make Accommodations For Customers and Employees Who Have a Disability
Ability360 president and CEO Christopher Rodriguez sat down with Medium to discuss how businesses make accommodations for customers and employees who have a disability. Read more...Phoenix New Times: Randy’s Donuts to open second Phoenix location this month
Randy's Donuts AZ is opening another Phoenix location on Aug. 29.Read more...City Sun Times: Ability360 Wheelchair Diamondbacks ready for World Series this week
The Ability360 Wheelchair Diamondbacks headed to the International Wheelchair Softball World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Read more...Medium.com: Mental Health Champions: Why & How Erik Osland Is Helping To Champion Mental Wellness
Erik Osland, founder and Co-CEO and Chief Development Officer of evolvedMD, talks mental wellness. Read more...CW7 Arizona: It’s National Mutt Day
Hear from Lost Our Home Pet Rescue as they discuss the fantastic furry friends available for adoption and other vital shelter needs.Watch more...Phoenix New Times: Phoenix community garden gets a boost thanks to historic donation
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation recently donated $1 million to Local First Arizona that will support initiatives including the Heart & Soil People’s Garden.Read more...Scottsdale Progress: Scottsdale foundation helps kids with 2 grants
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation recently awarded grants to Arizona Friends of Foster Children and to the Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona to help underserved youth in Arizona. Read more...STN: Nonprofit fights to maintain in-home care services
Ability360 talks about the assistance provided by in-home caregivers and the worsening strain on the industry.Watch more...Fox 10: Goodwill helps families with back-to-school shopping
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is providing back-to-school options, helping families on a budget get a successful start to the new school year. Watch more...ABC 15: Local gyms provide cool reprieve for people looking to stay active during extreme heat
Ability360 is providing a cool reprieve for people looking to stay active during extreme heat.Watch more...AZFamily.com: Mesa nonprofit hosting back-to-school drive for foster families
Helen's Hope Chest is gathering back-to-school supplies to support foster and kinship families. Watch more...Fox 10: Helen’s Hope Chest gets kids ready for school
Helen's Hope Chest is getting foster families prepared for the back-to-school season. Watch more...Fox 10: Goodwill transforms old Firestone building in Phoenix
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona celebrated the grand opening of their new store in the old Firestone building in Phoenix.Watch more...Arizona Capitol Times: Childcare agency survives with tighter controls
Azura Foster360 co-directors Sommer Knight and Elena Reid Steinbeiss provide their perspective on the Foster Home Youth Permanency Project Team, which is a component of legislation newly enacted by Gov. Katie Hobbs. Learn more about this and other recent legislation related to the Department of Child Safety. Read more...Signals: Hushabye Nursery Expands Services to Mohave and Yavapai Counties
Hushabye Nursery is expanding services to Mohave and Yavapai Counties. Read more...ABC 15: Traveling program hits the road to teach kids about money
Junior Achievement of Arizona is reaching rural schools with the new “Money in Motion” traveling program, teaching kids about how to budget a monthly income and how to balance emergency expenses, food, clothing, and housing.Watch more...KSL 5 TV: Keeping track of men’s mental health
EvolvedMD speaks on men’s mental health.Watch more...inBusiness Phoenix: Arizona Economic Insights Dashboard Finds Hiring Rates Increase, Employed Workers Missing Less Work and Wages in Utilities Sector Rise
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has released its June Arizona Economic Insights Dashboard findings. Read more...Raising Arizona Kids: Guiding Your Teen Through Early College Planning
Junior Achievement of Arizona provides parents with important tips to guiding their kids through early college planning.Read more...Cronkite News: Wheelchair Curling
Ability360 is offering wheelchair curling as a new activity for participants who are looking to find ways to adapt to new sports.Watch more...AZFamily.com: Arizona adults receive high school diplomas
Congratulations to the Arizona adults receiving their high school diplomas through Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona’s Excel Center. Watch more...ABC 15: Organization modifies Valley family’s home for free to help kids in wheelchairs
Ability360 is helping make homes more accessible for individuals with disabilities.Watch more...AZFamily.com: Helping fathers through recovery
Hushabye Nursery offers assistance to new dads dealing with addiction.City Sun Times: Skin deep: Peak Dermatology opens in Fountain Hills
Word about Peak Dermatology Aesthetics & Wellness’s new Fountain Hills location is getting around.Read more...ABC 15: Weatherization program helps to curb high utility bills for low-income homes in the Valley
FSL is working to curb high utility bills for low-income homes in the Valley.Read more...ABC 15: Call for volunteers to help homebound seniors this summer
Duet: Partners In Health & Aging is looking for volunteers to help homebound adults this summer.Read more...ABC 15: Valley clinician turns greatest loss into healthcare career
Learn how evolvedMD Clinical Manager Alicia Shipman turned her greatest loss into a career focused on connecting behavioral health services with primary care.Read more...AZFamily.com: Landing an internship this summer
Jennifer Mellor of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation joined AZ Family to talk about summer internships for students and the ElevateEd AZ program.12 News: Valley kids with disabilities take a swing at adaptive golf
Ability360 and the 26th American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Thunderbird Heather Farr Classic junior golf tournament came together to host an inspiring clinic at Papago Golf Club, giving children with varying disabilities the chance to learn and try the basics of golf.Watch more...Arizona Foothills Magazine: Trendsetter to Know: Brian Padilla, Managing Partner of Randy’s Donuts Arizona
Arizona Foothills Magazine profiles Brian Padilla, one of the managing partners for Randy’s Donuts AZ.Read more...KJZZ: Adult Foster Care is a housing alternative for older adults, people with disabilities
FSL joined Kathy Ritchie from KJZZ Phoenix to discuss Adult Foster Care and how it is a viable housing alternative for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more...12 News: Ability360 in Phoenix hosts basketball tournament for amputees
Ability360 in Phoenix hosts the 2024 Cactus Classic basketball tournament for amputees.Watch more...