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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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It’s VNSNY Business Staff Week! How Non-Clinical Staffers Help Support Our Patients, Members and Clients
November 14, 2018–At VNSNY, everyone in the organization helps support the health and well-being of our patients, plan members and clients in some fashion—either directly or indirectly. In recognition of Business Staff Week, which extends from Sunday, November 11 through Saturday, November 17, Frontline VNSNY spoke with four non-clinical staff members about how their jobs impact the population that VNSNY serves. Here are their stories. Connecting Patients and Their Families with Hospice Care When a patient is approaching his or her end of life, it’s the job of Lenora Williams, Intake Coordinator for VNSNY Hospice & Palliative Care, to help that patient and his or her family begin the process of seeking admission to hospice care. Lenora, who works on the seventh floor at 220 East 42nd Street, knows that the decision to enroll in end-of-life care can be a difficult one. To ensure the best outcome, she focuses on understanding what the
Amazing! VNSNY Gala Raises a Record $1.32 Million for Our Charitable Care Programs
November 13, 2018–This year’s VNSNY Gala, celebrating VNSNY’s 125th anniversary with the theme, “Enriching Lives: 125 Years and Counting!”, ended up making history in its own right. The event, held on November 8th in the recently renovated Ziegfeld Ballroom, raised a record-breaking $1,320,000 in donations from the nearly 600 people in attendance, shattering the previous mark set four years ago. “All of the Gala’s proceeds will go to support our vital charitable care and community benefit programs,” says Catherine Callaway, Vice President of Marketing and Development. These include a wide range of important safety-net programs such as VNSNY’s Nurse-Family Partnership, Hospice services, and the VNSNY Research Center. For example, money raised from the event will go to create brighter futures for young mothers like Ashley, who, as she says, “was in a bad place” and needed help. Here is Ashley’s story: Proceeds from the Gala will also help enable VNSNY to continue
A Former Army Medic Supports Veterans at the End of Life: Spotlight on Sung Yoon, VNSNY Hospice Veterans Liaison
November 8, 2018–Note: All VNSNY staff who have served the U.S. through active and/or reserve duty, in any capacity, in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or National Guard, are invited to a Veterans Day Breakfast on Thursday, November 15th, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at VNSNY Headquarters at 107 East 70th Street. Click here to RSVP for the breakfast. The following profile of Hospice Veterans Liaison Sung Yoon was originally published last June. Frontline VNSNY is reposting it in recognition of Veterans Day 2018. Since this article’s original publication, Sung, who saw active duty in Afghanistan, has been selected for the 2018-2019 cohort of the We Are All New York Fellowship—a year-long leadership development program sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, that connects professionals with fellow leaders and experts in the non-profit, faith, government and community arenas. For Sung Yoon, VNSNY Hospice’s new Veterans Liaison, the
Heading into the Vault, Not to Be Opened Again until 2093!
November 8, 2018–The VNSNY 125th Anniversary Time Capsule is about to be stored away, not to be opened again for 75 years—when VNSNY celebrates its bicentennial in 2093! The time capsule is being placed in the VNSNY Archives at Columbia University in upper Manhattan. Over 100 VNSNY staff members offered dozens of excellent suggestions on what should be included, everything from a VNSNY iPhone to a clinician’s uniform to a VNSNY branded backpack. Unfortunately, due to limited space, we could only put a small number of items into the time capsule. With that in mind, items from 2018 took preference over older items that were suggested. Perhaps the best items that will be sealed away, though, are the VNSNY anniversary banners that hundreds of staff members signed during our 125th anniversary breakfast back on October 25th. “My thanks to everyone at VNSNY who provided such wonderful ideas on what to place in our time capsule,” notes Marki Flannery, VNSNY’s President and CEO.
It’s Official! November 1st Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks the Completion of VNSNY’s Move to 220 East 42nd Street
November 4, 2018–On November 1st, following a group count-down, President and CEO Marki Flannery and Board Chair John Rafferty officially cut the ribbon on VNSNY’s new 220 East 42nd Street office. The organization’s move into the new space had been completed just three days earlier, when the last wave of Manhattan staff members from Partners in Care made the transition from 1250 Broadway. “This very same building was once the home of the Daily Planet newspaper in the Superman movies,” said Marki, as she addressed the group of employees and outside consultants who had gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “I think that’s very appropriate, because our move into this location would not have been possible without the amazing efforts of our own group of Supermen and Superwomen!” Marki went on to thank the many individuals and departments who contributed to the remarkably seamless process, concluding with special thanks to the hundreds of staff members
Swish! Strike! Raising Funds for VNSNY’s Employee Giving Campaign
November 1, 2018–On Friday, October 19th, VNSNY’s “Strength from Within” Employee Giving Campaign arrived at the former Manhattan offices of Partners in Care with a swish and a clatter, as a pair of portable basketball and bowling games made the rounds of the 9th and 10th floors at 1250 Broadway. For 50 cents a try, staff members could compete on behalf of their departments, with the winning department getting to select which VNSNY program would receive the day’s contributions. “It was a lot of fun, and the funds went to some great programs in support of patients,” says Dana Edwards, Associate Director of Partners in Care, who managed the road show together with Client Services Coordinator Venessa Shorte. “Some staff even grabbed pom poms and cheered their team members on! We had a number of employees from our recently acquired Prestige Care and All Season Licensed Home Care Service Agencies participating as well,
Happy Anniversary VNSNY! Staff Celebrates 125 Years At 13 Offices On October 25th
October 28, 2018–Here they are: Photos of VNSNY’s 125th Birthday Party! From the five boroughs of New York City to Nassau and Westchester, VNSNY employees gathered last Thursday morning to celebrate VNSNY’s 125th anniversary. The October 25th breakfast event unfolded at 13 different sites across VNSNY’s service area at exactly the same time. Surrounded by balloons and other festive birthday decorations, staff members enjoyed a Continental breakfast, signed VNSNY banners to be placed in time capsules at Columbia University until VNSNY’s bicentennial in 2093, and viewed a special 125th anniversary video. Everyone also received take-home gifts to commemorate the occasion, including branded VNSNY umbrellas and chocolates with 125th Anniversary greetings on the wrapper. Here is a slide show of birthday celebration photos from all 13 sites!
VNSNY’s 2018-2019 ACE Leadership Program Kicks Off in Style
October 26, 2018–The 28 participating staff members in this year’s VNSNY ACE (Achieving a Culture of Excellence) Leadership Program gathered on Wednesday, October 17 for the program’s official kick-off. The hour-long event was also attended by more than 40 senior leaders, participants’ supervisors, and ACE alumni. President and CEO Marki Flannery, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer Marian Haas, and VP of Talent Management & Organizational Development Andrew Wise each addressed the audience, explaining the program’s role in developing and refining leadership skills, and encouraging the group to take full advantage of the opportunity for growth that ACE presents. The program participants are selected based on criteria such as job performance, leadership potential, and a desire to grow within the organization. “In this 125th anniversary year, the ACE program really embodies VNSNY’s DNA,” Andrew notes. “It’s about going above and beyond, fostering individual and team growth, and building connections and collaboration within the VNSNY community.” “The