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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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A Dog Named Chicken… Singing A Capella… VNSNY Volunteers Making a Difference!
April 10, 2019–This is National Volunteer Week—a perfect time to recognize VNSNY’s amazing corps of volunteers. “Last year, 520 volunteers contributed 40,000 hours of service across the organization, supporting VNSNY’s charitable efforts and brightening the days of the patients we serve,” says Michael Ambrosini, VNSNY’s Director of Corporate Community Relations and Volunteer Services. Following are five shining examples of how our dedicated volunteers are serving VNSNY’s mission and making a difference in our patients’ lives. If, as you’re reading these profiles, you find yourself inspired to become a volunteer yourself, or if you know someone you think might be interested in volunteering at VNSNY—including helping out with one of the volunteer activities listed below—please email VNSNY Volunteer Manager Naomi Bibbins at [email protected]. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care patient care volunteer, please contact VNSNY Hospice Training and Service Manager Mike Providence at [email protected]. Bringing Hospice
May—and AIDS Walk NYC—Are Just Around the Corner…So Sign Up Now!
March 13, 2019–New York’s weather may still be on the chilly side, but spring is almost here—which means that May and AIDS Walk NYC 2019 can’t be far behind. This year’s event takes place in New York City’s Central Park on Sunday, May 19th, and VNSNY’s CHOICE SelectHealth team is aiming for an even stronger turnout than last year. “People are excited—we’ve officially registered nearly 200 employees so far,” reports Shilonda Rosby, Partnership Outreach Advocate for CHOICE SelectHealth. To be a part of VNSNY’s entry in AIDS Walk NYC 2019, simply go to VNSNY’s official team page by clicking here. Besides participating in a very special event and helping to raise money for a great cause, you’ll get a free VNSNY T-shirt. So don’t wait—sign up now!
Social Workers in the Spotlight: A Special Salute for National Social Work Month
March 6, 2019–Welcome to National Social Work Month! At VNSNY, over 335 social workers provide essential services to thousands of patients and members each day. In honor of this year’s celebration, Frontline VNSNY asked 15 social workers from VNSNY CHOICE, Community Mental Health Services, Home Care and Hospice to speak about the vital work they do. To hear their insights, click on the links below: VNSNY CHOICE (Anthony Brown, Clarene Richards, Belgica Rosario) Community Mental Health Services (Marisol Alcantara, Georgiana Cemento, Karen Inestroza, Marion Spencer) VNSNY Home Care (Sandra Fleming, Elza Moskowitz, Margarita Roldan, Emily Vargas) VNSNY Hospice (Matvei Berkovitch, Joseph Bleiberg, Dani Calderon, Joan Gasser)
News Briefs from Around VNSNY…Find Out What’s Happening!
February 12, 2019–Welcome to “News Briefs from Around VNSNY”—a new Frontline feature that provides brief updates on news and events across the organization. Bronx Nurse-Family Partnership Highlighted. VNSNY’s Bronx Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) was featured in the January 2019 issue of the NYC Nurse-Family Partnership E-News, an electronic newsletter published by New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The article, which included recent Bronx graduation photos, noted that the Bronx NFP is the program’s largest site in the city, with four teams of nurses serving up to 800 families throughout the borough. VNSNY Hospice Is Accredited by NIJH. VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care has received official accreditation from the National Institute of Jewish Hospice (NIJH). This accreditation includes training to deepen the VNSNY Hospice staff’s understanding of how to provide the highest quality hospice care for Jewish patients and their families in a manner that reflects and respects their faith, tradition and values.
Flu Shot Update: Which VNSNY Departments Will Get a Free Pizza Party?
February 6, 2019–Nothing caps off the workday like a pizza party! One VNSNY department has already qualified for this sublime experience by hitting the 100% mark for flu shot participation, and several others are also closing in on that goal. Here’s an update from Human Resources on the latest flu-shot compliance rates, including the top four departments in terms of percentage: VNSNY’s enterprise-wide flu vaccination rate as of February 4th: 61% Vaccination rate among all clinical (required) staff at the agency: 74% Top Four VNSNY Departments for Flu Shot Participation 1) The Business Development Group (not to be confused with the larger Business Development department) is at 100% compliance—its three employees have all been vaccinated—so they’re entitled to a pizza party! 2) Business Intelligence and Analytics, with 11 out of 12 staffers vaccinated, is at 92%—just one person away from enjoying free pizza. 3) The 50-employee Children and Family Services department is at 82%, 9 people shy
Brrrr, It’s Cold! Staff Braves the Polar Vortex of January 2019
January 31, 2019–That sting on your cheeks says it all: The thermometer in New York City officially bottomed out at 6 degrees Fahrenheit this morning, and the temperature still hadn’t risen above 10 degrees by the late morning. Between today’s Arctic cold snap and yesterday’s flash-whiteout snow squall, VNSNY’s intrepid staff are braving the elements once again in the service of our patients and plan members. Below are photographs sent in by staff members yesterday and today from the frigid streets. Thank you for the photos and for your tremendous dedication—and stay bundled up out there! Like to submit a photo? Click here!
Still Haven’t Gotten Your Flu Shot?! Okay, Time for the Cute Cat and Dog Videos!
January 31, 2019–If these pet videos don’t get you to get your flu shot, then try this: FREE PIZZA is in it for you and your colleagues! The flu season is officially underway in New York State… but at last count, a whopping 40% of VNSNY employees—including 33% of our direct care staff—had not yet received their flu shots. If you still haven’t gotten your flu shot this season, then we have just the encouragement! Click on the video below to hear from some of the most adorable—and articulate—pets you’ve ever seen, explaining why it’s SO important that every VNSNY employee gets vaccinated against the flu! And now, about that pizza… If these furry spokespersons aren’t enough to persuade you, then how about free pizza?! That’s right, the flu-shot pizza parties are back! “If everyone in your department gets a flu shot, then the pizzas are on us,” says Angela Courtenay, Director,
Our Top 10 Key 2018 Achievements and What They Mean for VNSNY in 2019
January 30, 2019–VNSNY’s Path to Success: Paving the Way for a Successful 2019 and Beyond! VNSNY’s three-year strategic plan covers 2019, 2020 and 2021. With input from across the organization, we’ve created a plan that moves us to a solid financial position by 2021. By accomplishing this and achieving financial sustainability, we will ensure the long-term stability of VNSNY so that we can continue to serve the people who depend on us every day. As 2019 gets underway, we are set up very well for success—because the numbers from 2018 indicate that this strategic plan is well on track! “Thanks to the efforts of everyone who works here, we had a strong performance in 2018, including a bottom line result that was better than budget. Yes, we still lost money, but we lost less than anticipated,” says President and CEO Marki Flannery. “Building on these results, we’re off to a terrific start
An Interview with EVP and Chief Financial Officer Dan Savitt
January 23, 2019–Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dan Savitt, who joined VNSNY in January 2018, oversees finance in all VNSNY programs and corporations, and is also responsible for Information Technology and Data Science and Strategic Analytics. How would you sum up healthcare economics today? At the most basic level, the demand for health care services, and therefore the cost associated with these services, is outpacing the funding. Whether we’re talking about a government funding program, a managed care plan, or a self funded employer, the pressures of the demand for services are straining the system—and the need for care is only continuing to grow as the population ages. As a result, stakeholders are looking to bend that cost curve by reducing unnecessary or avoidable services. A big component of this involves helping people manage their health in a home setting, and VNSNY is in a great position to do that.