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20 Minutes with Dan: Cherishing Belief in Children
February 28, 2024–Lillian Wald, the founder of VNS Health, once said, “We cherish belief in the children, and hope, through them, for the future.” In Dan’s first episode of 2024, the focus is on the breadth and depth of programs that VNS Health provides to children today. To see the many ways VNS Health is making a difference for children, watch here below. On-the-Go Segments Caring for Children Intro With a Special Message from Children of VNS Health Team Members—Part 1 Critical Care for an Asylum Seeker—Part 2 Giving First Time Moms and Their Babies a Strong Start—Part 3 Suicide Prevention for At-Risk Youth—Part 4 “How Can I Help?” Caring for a Terminally Ill Child—Part 5
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20 Minutes with Dan: VNS Health Provides Hope and Care for New Yorkers Coping with Cancer
December 20, 2023–In this latest episode of “20 Minutes with Dan,” CEO Dan Savitt takes us through the many ways VNS Health team members support the needs of someone living with a cancer diagnosis. Watch this touching episode below. On-the-Go Segments Dan’s Intro with a personal thank you—Part 1 Caring for a 93-year-old health plan member—Part 2 Dan meets Hospice patient Tony and the love of his life, Elsie—Part 3 BONUS CLIP: Caring for schizophrenic client from our Parachute Program—Part 4 High 5 with Debbie Sticoff—Part 5
20 Minutes with Dan: Caring for Older New Yorkers—from “Grand Dames” to the 100-Year-Old-Plus Club!
October 24, 2023–In this latest episode of “20 Minutes with Dan,” CEO Dan Savitt spotlights how team members are delivering our mission to patients, members and clients in their 80s, 90s and even 100s. Watch this “five-hanky episode” here bellow. On-the-Go Segments Dan’s Intro, “How We Care” Team Member Slide Show, and “I’m a Grand Dame!” Cameo—Part 1 101-Year-Old Ruth and HHA Veronica Egharevba, RN Judith Spencer-Thomas and PT Steve Wong—Part 2 “Uncle Lew’s” Story with Care Coordinator Yan Ying Su and HHA Shu Mei Guan—Part 3 Justina’s Story With Psychiatric Social Worker Evelyn Pozo—Part 4 Rosa’s Story with Geriatric Mental Health Specialist Beth Glick and a Big High 5—Part 5
20 Minutes with Dan: Homelessness Touches Us All
August 29, 2023–New Yorkers of all races, genders, and backgrounds experience homelessness. What is VNS Health doing to help ease the situation? In our latest episode of “20 Minutes with Dan,” CEO Dan Savitt talks to some of the team members who are working to prevent or address homelessness and housing insecurity in New York. To watch this very special mission-in-action episode of 20 Minutes, watch here below. On-the-Go Segments Introduction On How Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Affects Us All Bearing Witness: 14 Team Members Define the Impact of Homelessness Housing Insecurity and SelectHeallth Plan Members Childrens Mobile Crisis Team Provides Emergency Mental Health Support for Families in Shelters Intensive Mobile Treatment Team Provides Long-Term Support for Clients Who Sometimes Live on the Streets Hi-Five Montage Highlights How We All Make a Difference for Those With Housing Insecurity
“20 Minutes with Dan” Celebrates VNS Health’s 130th Anniversary!
June 26, 2023–Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for an inspiring trip to the past, present and future of VNS Health! This 130th Anniversary Special Edition of “20 Minutes with Dan” celebrates our mission and the many ways that VNS Health continually innovates to better meet the needs of New Yorkers. Time travel with Dan and your colleagues here below: SIDE NOTE: Lillian Wald fans won’t want to miss Women’s Work at the New-York Historical Society, July 21, 2023 through July 7, 2024. The exhibit looks at the scope and range of women’s labor, including the medical field, throughout New York City’s history through 45 objects, photographs, and prints. Learn more at nyhistory.org. On-the-Go Segments Introduction and the Past—Part 1 Interview with NY Historical Society and the Present—Part 2 The Future—Part 3 Team Member Predictions—Part 4
“20 Minutes with Dan” Spotlights Our Health Home Program
April 11, 2023–As baseball season gets underway, this month’s “20 Minutes with Dan” celebrates yet another VNS Health “home run.” In this episode, CEO Dan Savitt spotlights Behavioral Health’s Health Home program—and client Adrian Soto’s moving journey from homelessness to running the NYC Marathon. Watch here below to see how Adrian got his life back on track. After you watch the episode, take our quiz to be entered into a $200 gift card raffle by clicking here. On-the-Go Segments Introduction to VNS Health’s Health Home Program and Adrian’s Story Part One “Sticking with the Program” Adrian’s Story Part 2 “Rebuilding Hope and Strength” Adrian’s Story Part 3 “Go Do It” Adrian’s Story Part 4 and the High-Five To view other episodes of “20 Minutes with Dan”, click here.
What Does a Pivot Look Like at VNS Health in 2023? “20 Minutes with Dan” Takes a look!
February 13, 2023–In this year’s first episode, CEO Dan Savitt examines how pivots and unlocking new ways of thinking are key as we continue to shape the future of our organization. To learn more about some notable VNS Health pivots—and to watch a special cameo appearance by Lillian Wald and a special blast-from-the-past Batmobile 180—click here below to view the full episode! On-the-Go Segments Introduction Pivot Power Health Care Transformation Pivot Stories VNS Health Pivot History with Lillian Wald Hi-Five With the Chat Room Team
2023 Is the Focus in December’s Festive “20 Minutes with Dan”!
December 19, 2022–What’s on deck for 2023? In this latest show, CEO Dan Savitt leans in to the future and focuses on 2023 and our Top Company Objectives. This episode has it all: Health coaching, “It’s Obvious” quiz show, High Five—and don’t miss the bloopers at the end that’ll have everyone talking and laughing! On-The-Go Segments Intro: Our 2023 Top Company OKRs and What’s on Deck for 2023: Colleagues Share What They’re Looking Forward to in the New Year VNS Health Talk: Interview with Personal Care’s Christy Littlefield, Health Coach Educator, and Valora Ford, Health Coach “It’s Obvious” Quiz Show: Starring Joe Gallagher, Quiz Show Host, and Contestants Roxanne Watson, Milagros Lopez, and Luzivette Martinez High Five: Josie Aquino, Director for Product Services Bloopers and Credits: These “20 Minutes” Bloopers from the Past Year Will Have Everyone Talking—and Laughing!
How’d We Do in 2022? Watch November’s “20 Minutes with Dan” and See!
November 22, 2022–In this fast-paced new episode, CEO Dan Savitt looks at some of our proudest and most significant accomplishments of 2022. To view, click here below. On-The-Go Segments Intro with Anna Jenkins and Top 10 Things About OKRs Turning Goals Into Reality 2022 Achievements Spotlight on Success: Medicare Health Plans, “The Hub” in CCSS and Behavioral Health’s Substance Use Program High-5 with Ashish Sharma
“20 Minutes with Dan”: Advocating for Our Neighbors in Need!
October 31, 2022–Advocacy is action! In this latest episode, CEO Dan Savitt interviews team members from across the organization about how we use advocacy to connect our neighbors in need. And in honor of Halloween, don’t miss the talking pumpkins! Starring: Shannon Whittington, Gender Affirmation Program; Luis Mirabal, IT; Margaret McDonald, Center for Home Care Policy & Research; Alfred Jackson, Health Plans, Melinda Howard, Personal Care; Michael Guglielmelli, Hospice Care; Hing Lin “Helen” Sit, Neighborhood NORC, Chinatown; Eric Jo Johnson, Culture & Inclusion; Christopher Webster, Veterans Program; Asia Lyons, Gender Affirmation Program; Daniel Lowenstein (D.L.), Government Affairs; Melissa Henry, Cultural Market Development; Fredyla Urena, Nurse-Family Partnership, Nassau; and “the Queen of the NNORCs” Rhonda Soberman, Community Programs. View this special Halloween October episode here below. On-The-Go Segments Intro and “VNS Health in Action” Reporter Roundtable on Advocacy Health Plans Open Enrollment Talking Pumpkins! High-Five and Closing