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May 6, 2022–RNs Ruth Caballero and Philip Leon Explain Why Home Health Matters in Manhattan Voice With National Nurses Week in full-swing, VNSNY RNs Ruth Caballero and Philip Leon were featured in a new piece published in Manhattan Voice, “Six Things You Might Not Know About Home Health Care Nurses.” Above all, the message they share is that home nursing is extremely fulfilling for those in the field, but also for the patients too. Read the whole piece here! Manhattan Voice is the #1 source for local news and health tips covering Manhattan. This article also ran in the online and print versions of Your Health Voice, Bronx Voice and Queens Voice for a total print circulation of 40,000 and 47,520 unique visitors per month. VNSNY Home Health Aide Geraldine Singleton on the Importance of Bringing Joy to Homebound Seniors VNSNY’s Senior Vice President of Partners in Care, James Rolla shares an
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Strength from Within Employee Giving Campaign Raises Record Amount!
February 22, 2021–2020 will go down as one of the most challenging years VNSNY has ever faced. But just as we’ve met every challenge around caring for our patients, plan members and clients, our staff also responded with its largest-ever participation in VNSNY’s 2020 Strength from Within Employee Giving Campaign. Not only did the campaign raise a record-breaking $138,688 from several hundred colleagues—despite the obstacles created by the pandemic—but more than 400 employees also participated in a special 2020 PTO drive, donating precious time off to support furloughed colleagues. “Strength from Within is just a small part of what each and every one of our staff does every day, but it’s such an important part. We couldn’t do this without their support,” says Catherine Callaway, Vice President, Marketing and Development. “Every donation matters and has an impact. This campaign exemplifies the spirit of philanthropy and giving that defines our organization. I am
Black History Month at VNSNY: Edith Carter, VNSNY’s Second African American Nurse
February 17, 2021–As part of VNSNY’s recognition of Black History Month, Frontline is featuring profiles of several pioneering African American nurses. Today’s profile spotlights Edith Carter. To read the profile of Elizabeth Tyler, VNSNY’s first African American nurse, click here. And to read the profile of Jessie Sleet Scales, the nation’s first African American public health nurse, click here. The Frontline profile of VNSNY’s first African American nurse, Elizabeth Tyler, describes how Elizabeth helped found the Stillman House Settlement—a branch of VNSNY (known then as the Henry Street Settlement Visiting Nurse Service) on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Elizabeth’s partners in the ground-breaking creation of the Stillman House were two other pioneering African American nurses, Jessie Sleet Scales and Edith Carter. Edith Carter was the second black nurse to join VNSNY. She arrived at the organization in the spring of 1906, just three months after Elizabeth Tyler, to assist Elizabeth in caring for residents of
Must-See Video: Wonder What It’s Like to Get Vaccinated at Our VACCINATE VNSNY! Clinic?
February 12, 2021–Now you can see just how easy it is to get vaccinated at our 220 East 42nd Street VACCINATE VNSNY! Clinic. In this short video, you can see exactly what happens when you come in to get vaccinated, from beginning to end. You’ll also meet some of the dedicated VNSNY staffers in the clinic who are working so hard to protect us from COVID-19! To view the video, click below.
Dr. Jay Dobkin and Dr. Ritchell Dignam Explain Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
February 11, 2021–Frontline spoke with Dr. Jay Dobkin, Chief Medical Officer of VNSNY CHOICE and a communicable disease expert, and Dr. Ritchell Dignam, Chief Medical Officer for VNSNY Provider Services, about why it’s more important than ever that you get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as you are eligible. Here are seven essential things they’d like you to know about the COVID-19 vaccine, and why you shouldn’t wait to get it. COVID-19 vaccines are among the most effective vaccines in history. In a study of 30,000 people, the Moderna vaccine (the vaccine used by VNSNY) was found to be nearly 95% effective—a remarkable number in the fight against COVID-19. The Pfizer vaccine showed similar results, and the newer COVID vaccines aren’t far behind in terms of efficacy. There are several reasons for this success. Researchers had already invested years in developing vaccines for other kinds of coronaviruses before we even knew about
Black History Month at VNSNY: Elizabeth Tyler, VNSNY’s First African American Nurse
February 10, 2021–As part of VNSNY’s recognition of Black History Month, Frontline is featuring profiles of several pioneering African American nurses. Today’s profile spotlights Elizabeth Tyler, pictured below. To read the profile of Edith Carter, VNSNY’s second African American nurse, click here. To read the profile of of Jessie Sleet Scales, the nation’s first African American public health nurse, click here. In 1906, Elizabeth Tyler was the very first African American nurse to be hired by VNSNY and the Henry Street Settlement. Elizabeth joined VNSNY after graduating from nursing school and then completing an advanced course in nursing. Despite her extensive training, however, the segregated state of U.S. healthcare at the time meant she was not allowed to treat white patients. So taking a page from the book of VNSNY’s founder, Lillian Wald, Elizabeth headed on her own initiative to the African American neighborhood of San Juan Hill on Manhattan’s West Side, where
Black History Month at VNSNY: Meet Jessie Sleet Scales, the First African American Public Health Nurse
February 3, 2021–As part of VNSNY’s recognition of Black History Month, Frontline is featuring profiles of several pioneering African American nurses. Today’s profile, the first in the series, spotlights Jessie Sleet Scales, the first African American Public Health Nurse. To read the profile of Elizabeth Tyler, VNSNY’s first African American nurse, click here. To read the profile of Edith Carter, VNSNY’s second African American nurse, click here. Jessie Sleet Scales was born in Ontario, Canada just as the American Civil War was ending in 1865, and would go on to help found the Stillman House Settlement—a branch of VNSNY (known then as the Henry Street Settlement Visiting Nurse Service) on Manhattan’s West Side. In 1895, Jessie graduated from the Provident Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago—the first African American-owned and operated hospital in America, and the first to host a school dedicated towards educating Black women in nursing, during a time in American history where
It’s a Nor’easter! Check Out These Staff Photos from the Latest Snow Storm
February 1, 2021–Now halfway through the 2020-2021 winter season, the northeastern United States found itself blanketed in especially heavy snowfall over the past few days. Parts of New York City received as much as 17.2 inches of snow by early Tuesday, a total greater than all of last winter’s snow storms combined! And just as with every snowstorm or bout of inclement weather, VNSNY staff braved the elements to deliver exceptional care to our patients, members, and clients, while still making time for a bit of fun. Below are some of the many photographs sent in by staff over the past few days. Thanks to everyone who made home visits, braved transit to get to the the office, or worked remotely from home throughout the storm! And if you would still like to submit your own photo from the snow storm, please, send it our way!
Staff Are Getting Vaccinated: See the Next Set of Selfie Videos Featuring Partners in Care HHA Philip Holder!
January 30, 2021–Staff are getting vaccinated! Some of these staff are sharing their experiences before, during and after their vaccinations with selfies. To see Partners in Care Home Health Aide Philip Holder’s experiences, click on the videos below. These videos will also be posted on VNSNY’s Instagram account along with similar videos and photos. To see all vaccine-related posts, visit our Instagram profile and click the COVID-19 highlight! BEFORE PHOTO GETTING THE VACCINE MOMENTS AFTER GETTING VACCINE ONE DAY AFTER THREE WEEKS LATER For more information and to watch more videos about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, click here.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day During COVID: Honoring Victims and Survivors
January 30, 2021–January 27 was International Holocaust Remembrance Day—a time to reflect on the millions of lives lost in the Holocaust and honor its survivors. First observed in 2005, this day of remembrance commemorates the date when Allied soldiers liberated the Auschwitz death camp, where 1.1 million Jews, LGBTQ people and political dissidents were murdered more than 75 years ago. At VNSNY, we honor the six million lives that were taken during the Holocaust by celebrating the diversity of our workforce and the people we serve. Our diversity is our strength, and we must uphold our commitment to never forget the six million lives lost—not only on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, but every day. Around the world, the challenge of recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the midst of a pandemic led to adjusting plans and finding creative ways to honor the victims. In the health care arena, hundreds of elderly Holocaust survivors