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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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November 24, 2020–When COVID-19 patients receive home care services after being discharged from the hospital, their breathing issues and other symptoms get significantly better, their functioning improves, and factors associated with increased risk for hospital readmission are monitored and managed, supporting positive health outcomes and illness recovery. This is the conclusion of a ground-breaking new study by the VNSNY Center for Home Care Policy & Research. The study, published yesterday in the prestigious Annals of Internal Medicine, looked at 1,409 VNSNY Home Care patients with COVID-19 who were referred to VNSNY by over 60 different hospitals during the first few weeks of the pandemic, from April through mid-June, with outcomes followed through mid-September. “When these patients arrived in home health care, they were very sick and debilitated,” says Kathy Bowles, Director of the VNSNY Research Center. Half of the patients reported extreme exhaustion at the start of home care, she notes, and on
Ask VNSNY: What Do You Enjoy Most About Being Back in the Office? #9 in the Series
November 19, 2020–Here’s our newest Friday morning feature: An inside look at how Operation Workplace is going. It’s now been almost three months since a number of VNSNY staff returned to our 220 East 42nd Street office on either a full- or part-time basis. In this new video series, “Ask VNSNY” host Amery Moultry asks different staff members what they like most about being back in the physical workspace. This week, Amery puts that question to IT Service Consultant, Jean Cornet. Click on the link below to hear what he said! To watch more ASK VNSNY Videos about returning to the office, click here.
Dr. Ritchell Dignam on COVID-19, flu myths, and why you should get your flu shot by December 1st!
November 17, 2020–When it comes to the flu, there are lots of myths. Want the science? View this new video by Dr. Ritchell Dignam, Chief Medical Officer, VNSNY Provider Services. And get your flu shot by December 1st!
Meet Angela Richardson, VNSNY’s 2020 Living Legend Award Winner!
November 13, 2020–The Phyllis Mills Living Legend Award, named after longtime VNSNY Board Member Phyllis Mills, honors a VNSNY employee who has been with the organization at least 10 years and who, through steadfast focus and effort, has made a significant contribution to VNSNY and its mission̦—establishing that employee as a VNSNY “living legend” in the tradition of the legendary Phyllis Mills herself. In the following three Frontline profiles, you’ll have a chance to meet the remarkable 2020 winner of the Phyllis Mills Award, Angela Richardson, as well as this year’s two notable runners-up, John Billeci and Tim Peng. 2020 PHYLLIS MILLS AWARD WINNER Angela Richardson, Home Health Aide, Partners in Care A 39-year-veteran of Partners in Care, having started at the agency two years before it became part of VNSNY in 1983, Angela is one of VNSNY’s longest-serving staff members. It wouldn’t be an understatement to say that Angela is always working.
Ask VNSNY: What Do You Enjoy Most About Being Back in the Office? #8 in the Series
November 13, 2020–Here’s our newest Friday morning feature: An inside look at how Operation Workplace is going. It’s now been almost three months since a number of VNSNY staff returned to our 220 East 42nd Street office on either a full- or part-time basis. In this new video series, “Ask VNSNY” host Amery Moultry asks different staff members what they like most about being back in the physical workspace. This week, Amery puts that question to Senior Policy and Government Affairs Associate, Tristan Macdonald. Click on the link below to hear what he said! To watch more ASK VNSNY Videos about returning to the office, click here.
Meet Our 2020 ESPRIT Award Winners!
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Welcome to Another Year of Amazing Halloween Costumes!
November 3, 2020–In the midst of all the hard work being done by VNSNY staff during these uncertain times, this Halloween, employees from throughout the organization showed— once again— brilliant creativity as they celebrated the holiday with another round of amazing costumes! Thanks to everyone who provided their names and departments along with their photos. If you’d like to see your name and department listed, please contact us by clicking here. Happy Halloween from VNSNY!
Dr. Hany Abdelaal Explains the Top Five Reasons You Should Get Your Flu Shot Now!
November 2, 2020–If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, the clock is ticking: This year, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, VNSNY is requiring all employees to either get your flu shot or submit your declination form by December 1st. To explain why getting a flu shot is so important this year, Dr Hany Abdelaal, President of VNSNY CHOICE, has recorded a short video. To view it, click here below.
Ask VNSNY: What Do You Enjoy Most About Being Back in the Office? #6 in the Series
October 30, 2020–Here’s our newest Friday morning feature: An inside look at how Operation Workplace is going. It’s now been almost three months since a number of VNSNY staff returned to our 220 East 42nd Street office on either a full- or part-time basis. In this new video series, “Ask VNSNY” host Amery Moultry asks different staff members what they like most about being back in the physical workspace. This week, Amery puts that question to Daniel Afful. Click on the link below to hear what he said! To watch more ASK VNSNY Videos about returning to the office, click here.