Celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month!

March 6, 2026–Dear Colleagues, This Sunday, March 8, is International Women’s Day and March is Women’s History Month — a time to celebrate the extraordinary impact women, including our own team members, have had on our world. At VNS Health, this month carries special meaning. Our organization was founded on the vision and determination of a woman — Lillian Wald — whose belief in compassionate, accessible community-based care more than 130 years ago transformed health care. The legacy that she and her colleagues created continues to guide us to this very day. Women have always been a driving force at VNS Health. We are proud of this legacy and grateful for the thousands of remarkable women who continue to move VNS Health forward every day. Your dedication, expertise, and heart are the foundation of our success — and a major reason why we continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of New Yorkers. Thank

Happy National Social Work Month!

March 2, 2026–Dear Colleagues, March is National Social Work Month, when we recognize and celebrate our nearly 600 dedicated social services team members across VNS Health. Every day, you’re there for people in their healthcare journeys, often during some of their most challenging moments. You help them navigate a complex health care system, coordinate care, and connect them to vital community resources. Your work doesn’t just support our patients, members, and clients — it empowers them. What makes our social services team members even more remarkable is how deeply woven you are into nearly every part of VNS Health. From psychiatric social workers at our integrated Behavioral Health (BH) clinic in the South Bronx and other BH programs, to our Hospice and Home Care social services professionals, to Health Plan care managers, and so many others — your impact is felt everywhere. To all of our social services team members — thank you! Thank you

Happy Lunar New Year!

February 16, 2026–Dear Colleagues, Today, February 17th, marks the start of the Lunar New Year — a joyful time celebrated by many of our team members as well as many of our patients, members, and clients. Over the next couple of weeks, families and communities across New York and the world will be gathering to celebrate, reconnect, and usher in a new year together. One of the most cherished traditions of Lunar New Year is to share warm wishes for the year ahead. With that in mind, I’d like to wish you and your loved ones a year filled with happiness, good health, love, and plenty of moments that make you smile. Happy Lunar New Year! Dan Dan Savitt President and Chief Executive Officer All VNS Health Team Members are Invited to the Lunar New Year Celebration on Wednesday, February 25 at 12:00 Noon The AAPI Employee Resource Group is hosting a Lunar New Year

Happy Black History Month!

February 2, 2026–Dear Colleagues, February is Black History Month, when we celebrate the many important contributions and accomplishments of Black Americans throughout our country’s history—including those here at VNS Health. From VNS Health’s earliest days, Black Americans have played a key role in our organization, helping to improve the lives of millions of vulnerable New Yorkers. To give you just one example, VNS Health increased our number of Black nurses four-fold in the 1920s to help address healthcare disparities and expand our presence in the Black community. The above photo is of a nurse taken at around this time. While unfortunately this nurse’s name is lost to history, her empathy and compassion shines through in this image as she cares for a mother and her newborn. Over the following decades and through today, Black team members have driven meaningful impact for New Yorkers of all backgrounds, helping shape and uphold VNS Health’s long-standing

Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27, 2026–Dear Colleagues, Today, January 27, we observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It was on this date 81 years ago that Allied forces liberated the survivors of the Auschwitz concentration camp. This official day of remembrance memorializes the six million Jews—nearly two-thirds of Europe’s Jewish population—who were murdered during the Holocaust, along with millions of others targeted by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. I hope you’ll take a moment to pause and reflect on the meaning of this solemn anniversary and the lives lost in the Holocaust as we work to create a better, more humane world for all. Dan Dan Savitt President and Chief Executive Officer

Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 16, 2026–Dear Colleagues, This Monday, January 19th, we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—a time to remember Dr. King’s life, his courage, and his unwavering commitment to advancing civil rights and human dignity. He believed deeply that our lives find their greatest meaning when we dedicate ourselves to something bigger than our own individual needs. As we reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, I also want to take a moment to recognize you. Each day, through your compassion, dedication, and hard work, you make a real difference in the lives of our patients, members, and clients. That commitment—to serve, to care, and to uplift others—is at the very heart of our mission. Your efforts strengthen our communities and bring hope where it’s needed most. In that way, you are carrying forward the spirit of service that Dr. King lived by. Thank you for all that you do, and for the difference you

Transgender Day of Remembrance

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Honoring Our Veterans

November 11, 2025–Dear Colleagues: Today is Veterans Day, when we honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. November 11th marks the anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I in 1918, and its meaning continues to resonate as we reflect on the many contributions of our country’s veterans. At VNS Health, we hold deep gratitude for our colleagues who are veterans. Your service inspires us, and your stories remind us of the strength and resilience that define our nation. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of our Veterans Program. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our amazing Veterans Program team—many of whom are veterans themselves—and to every VNS Health team member who provides compassionate care to our veteran patients, members and clients. Your work honors their legacy. I hope you’ll take a moment today to join me in recognizing and thanking the veterans around you for their service. Dan

See the Photos, a Video, and a Recording of the 2025 VNS Health Annual Awards Ceremony!

November 4, 2025–On Monday, October 27, team members from across the organization gathered for a very special evening to celebrate 38 team members who were honored at our 2025 VNS Health Annual Awards Ceremony. Over 400 people also watched the celebration simultaneously through a live-stream link. Now you can see the celebration photos, watch a video about the event, and watch a recording of the full celebration. Congratulations to all the team members who were honored! Here is a video highlighting the event with Charity Shubert reporting! Here is a recording of the awards ceremony: To see our 2025 VNS Health Award winners and read their stories, click here! To see a complete list of all the nominees, click here!

Celebration and Commemoration