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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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VNSNY to Offer All Clinicians a Free 10-Week Online Care Management Course
January 17, 2019–Starting on January 22nd, VNSNY will be offering all VNSNY clinicians a free 10-week webinar course in care management. The course, provided through New York State’s Workforce Investment Organization (WIO) program, consists of 10 one-hour, interactive modules developed by VNSNY’s Population Health and Education Departments and led by Education Manager Peggy Osei-Tutu. “Any clinician working for any part of VNSNY, including CHOICE, Home Care, Hospice, Partners in Care, ESPRIT and Community Mental Health Services is eligible to take the course,” notes Peggy. “That includes nurses in both clinical and business positions, as well as all rehabilitation therapists and social workers.” At the end of the course, participating multidisciplinary clinicians can take the Commission for Case Manager (CCM) certification exam, and RN Case Managers can take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Case Management exam. Two cohorts of the course are already scheduled: The first will be offered on 10 consecutive
VNSNY in 2018 — The Year in Review!
December 20, 2018–2018 was a year of milestones at VNSNY: In addition to being the 125th anniversary of VNSNY’s founding, it was also the 35th anniversary of Partners in Care and VNSNY Hospice, the 25th anniversary of the VNSNY Research Center, and the 20th anniversary of CHOICE Managed Long-Term Care. Here’s a look at some of the key moments that happened at VNSNY in 2018—a year marked by significant change and notable achievements. January The “Bomb Cyclone” Hits. On January 4th, the winter’s fiercest storm bringswinds of 50 miles per hour, patches of thunder and lightning, and up to a foot of steadily falling snow—but our dedicated clinicians and home health aides still make their way by mass transit, car, and on foot—and even by bicycle!—to reach the patients, clients, and members who depend on them. Partners in Care Earns SAGE Certification. In late January, the LGBT seniors advocacy group SAGE awards Partners in Care Platinum-level
It’s The Season for VNSNY Holiday Parties!
December 19, 2018–Frontline asked for photos of your VNSNY holiday parties and you delivered. The slideshow below includes snapshots from holiday celebrations at, among others, CHOICE, Marketing and Development, Business Development, the MD Order Unit, Finance, Contract Administration, VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care, Partners in Care, and Education and Professional Development. To everyone at VNSNY, Happy Holidays! If you have a VNSNY holiday party photo you’d like to add to this gallery, click here.
Happy Holidays! Marki Flannery Shares the Year’s Highlights in This Special VNSNY Holiday Video!
December 19, 2018–From business expansions and acquisitions to our move into a new Manhattan office space, VNSNY strengthened and grew in numerous ways in 2018. In this special holiday video, President and CEO Marki Flannery highlights some of the year’s key accomplishments.
12 Days of Compassion Video Series Showcases VNSNY’s Amazing Caregivers
December 13, 2018–To kick off the holiday season, VNSNY’s Development Department is celebrating the work of our talented and caring staff on the organization’s social media channels. On each day of the 12 Days of Compassion project, starting on December 1st and continuing through December 12th, the Department posted short videos highlighting just a few of our many VNSNY caregivers explaining what it means to them to deliver compassionate care to our patients. These moving videos feature VNSNY staff from Home Care, Community Mental Health Services, CHOICE, Partners in Care, and Hospice, and include nurses, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, bereavement counselors and other caregivers. The videos, which can be seen on VNSNY’s Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages, have already drawn over 50,000 views to date. The final day’s message was from Marki Flannery, VNSNY’s President and CEO. In her video, Marki reflected on her own feelings watching the other videos in the
“Strength from Within” Employee Giving Campaign Sets New Record!
December 13, 2018–2018 campaign surpasses $70,000 — and it’s not over yet! Thanks to the generosity and commitment of VNSNY’s frontline and support staff, the organization’s Strength from Within Employee Giving Campaign has surpassed its 2018 goal, reaching $70,000 for the first time ever! So far this year, nearly 300 employees have made contributions, and donations continue to roll in as we approach the campaign deadline. Over 40 staff gifts have been directed to VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care, one of VNSNY’s most emotionally impactful programs. Rivkah Brenenson donated in support of the hospice program because she “wanted to help hospice offer special programs like music therapy”—noting that “every person deserves to have access to good support at end of life.” Jon Kearney “gave to support VNSNY’s Hospice Veterans Program and the outstanding work of Joe Vitti and Sung Yoon.” He added, “They go above and beyond to support those that have served.” Two
VNSNY’s Strategy for Success Video Series. Part Three: Moving Forward
December 11, 2018–“Financial sustainability ultimately allows us to do the things we love to do.” —Dan Savitt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer VNSNY is now beginning to implement its three-year Strategic Plan. In this Strategy Video, the third in our series, Chief Financial Officer Dan Savitt talks about how VNSNY’s strategic goals all feed into one essential objective: long-term financial sustainability for our organization.
Images of New York: 220 East 42nd Street’s Magnificent Photograph Collection and the Man Behind the Camera
December 5, 2018–If you work in VNSNY’s new office at 220 East 42nd Street, take a moment to glance up at the columns and walls of your workspace. The chances are good that you’ll be looking at one or more photographs by Richard Rothstein, Vice President of Enterprise Communications. Over 130 of Richard’s images are displayed throughout the new office’s seven floors, with more to be added soon. The photos are all of New York City—its parks, neighborhoods, buildings and waterways, from the northern Bronx to the beaches of Coney Island. The collection of cityscapes is eye-catching in its variety and richness—a fact that reflects Richard’s own love of the city where he was born and raised. “When I’m looking at an interesting building or street scene through my camera, I’m telling a story,” he says. “Wherever I go in New York City, I watch for what’s beautiful—and it’s never hard to
A “Really Special” Event: VNSNY’s 2018 ESPRIT Award Winners Are Honored at November 27th Ceremony
November 29, 2018–From clinicians and other service providers on the front lines to the organization’s administrative support staff, managers, and colleagues in corporate areas, the excellence of VNSNY’s workforce was on full display Tuesday evening at the 2018 ESPRIT Awards. The ceremony honoring this year’s 14 ESPRIT winners drew a full house of family, friends and co-workers to the New School’s University Center at 13th Street and Fifth Avenue. “This outstanding group is part of a long line of remarkably committed and extremely passionate VNSNY staff, stretching all the way back to our founder Lillian Wald’s earliest days,” said Marki Flannery, VNSNY’s President and CEO, as she welcomed this year’s honorees. Each winner was then introduced and presented with their individual awards by Kerry Parker, EVP, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer, and Michael Bernstein, EVP and Chief Administrative Officer. The event included the presentation of a special posthumous award to