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July 11, 2025

20 Minutes with Dan

“20 Minutes with Dan” is a 20-minute video talk show hosted by VNS Health CEO Dan Savitt.

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“20 Minutes with Dan”: Turning Our Mission into Action! 

May 25, 2022–In this latest episode of “20 Minutes with Dan,” CEO Dan Savitt interviews team members from across the VNS Health organization about how we deliver on our promise to help people live, age, and heal well in their homes and communities. Starring: Peta-Gaye Simpson, Personal Care; Catherine Callaway, Marketing and Development; Aman Shah, Product Strategy; and Elsa Lam, Home Care. And introducing: Health in Action Reporter, Daniel Hope, Health Plans, who interviews Akua Genfi and Elis Rivas from Behavioral Health’s Mobile Crises Team in Brooklyn. Watch the video below to find out how each one of these individuals supports our mission in action! And don’t forget: You can also check out the “On the Go!” version of “20 Minutes with Dan.” We’ve broken out the episode into short segments so you can watch it on the go! Intro and Mission In Action Discussion with Dan VNS Health In Action Reporter—Daniel Hope Hi-Five with Elsa Lam

April’s “20 Minutes with Dan” Features Our New VNS Health Brand and the New Queens Office!

April 18, 2022–We’re pleased to bring you the latest edition of “20 Minutes with Dan,” a special episode focusing on the many exciting changes coming as we unite under one name: VNS Health! In this episode, CEO Dan Savitt travels to our new Queens regional office to chat with Business Development Account Manager Marian Fasano-Mele, and sits down with Registered Nurse Gloria Collins, Social Work Care Coordinator Seth Boigon, and Nurse Practitioner Goldy Pascal in a new “VNS Health Talk” segment. You’ll also hear from Hospice Nurse Elena Tum, Contact Center Agent Tanya Doucet, and many more! Click below to watch the latest episode! And don’t forget: You can also check out the “On the Go!” version of “20 Minutes with Dan.” We’ve broken out the episode into short segments so you can watch it on the go! a Introducing the New Queens Office and Dan’s at Your Desk a A Quick

Happy Birthday Lillian Wald! Check Out This Special, Social Work Month Edition of “20 Minutes with Dan!”

March 10, 2022–Today, March 10th, marks our founder Lillian Wald’s birthday… and the month of March, fittingly, marks National Social Work Month! In this third installment of “20 Minutes with Dan,” you’ll join President and CEO Dan Savitt as he sits down for coffee in the West Village with Michael Etheridge (Licensed Social Worker, CHOICE). You’ll also hear from Tom Tsouros (Senior Physical Therapist) and Stacey Mislavsky (Occupational Therapy), as they talk about their work caring for patients in Nassau County. This episode also features a new “Founder’s Focus on Health” segment, as well as highlights from some patient letters, and the winner of last episode’s “New Item On Set” contest! Click below to watch Episode 3 of “20 Minutes with Dan!” And here’s the “On the Go!” version of “20 Minutes with Dan.” We’ve broken out the episode into short segments so you can watch it on the go! a Founder’s

Pizza, February Favorites, and Achieving our Personal Bests: This Edition of “20 Minutes with Dan” Has It All!

February 8, 2022–This latest edition of “20 Minutes with Dan” is sure to keep you watching! You’ll join President and CEO Dan Savitt as he heads to the Bronx to grab a slice of pizza and chat with Christina Tajeda (Contact Center Shared Services Supervisor) and Grace McGee (Associate Director, Medical Management). You’ll also hear some great insights from Jessica Fear, (Senior Vice President, Community Mental Health Services) and Naseebah Kahn (Director of Business Development Operations). And because it’s February, this edition of “20 Minutes With Dan” highlights what your fellow VNSNY colleagues love about this month, in a special “I Heart February” segment! Click below to watch the latest episode! And here’s the “On the Go!” version of “20 Minutes with Dan.” We’ve broken out the episode into short segments so you can watch it on the go! Around with Dan On the Couch I Heart February A Special Message About Employee

Check Out the All-New, First Edition of “20 Minutes with Dan!”

January 12, 2022–It’s a new year, and a new look for VNSNY’s own CEO talk show! We’re proud to bring you the first-ever edition of “20 Minutes with Dan,” bringing you all of the excitement and information of our previous 30-minute editions in a shorter, easier-to-watch package. In this episode, President and CEO Dan Savitt highlights some new and exciting updates coming to the organization in 2022. You’ll hear from Sunny Babbar (Manager, IT Support), Rosa Marcus (Director, Support Services, Partners in Care), Allison Simms (Physical Therapist/Rehab Clinical Manager), Anne McAuliffe (Clinical Evaluation Manager, CHOICE), Erica Riedel (Physical Therapist), Robin Daniels (Business Service Coordinator/Team Assistant), and others! Click below to watch the latest episode! And here’s the “On the Go!” version of “20 Minutes with Dan.” We’ve broken out the episode into short segments so you can watch it on the go! Dan’s at Your Desk Great Question January Core Values Correspondent