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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 Staff Volunteer to Help Beautify 5 City Playgrounds, All for Our 125th Anniversary
July 18, 2018–Among Lillian Wald’s many accomplishments, she is famous for establishing New York City’s first playground for children. On Saturday, July 14th, in celebration of VNSNY’s 125th anniversary, approximately 80 VNSNY staff members honored her legacy by spending several hours volunteering at one of five playgrounds across the city—braving near-90-degree temperatures to plant flowers, weed garden beds, and scrape and repaint benches, fences and other playground fixtures. “Even though it was hot and humid, everybody had a good time,” says VNSNY Human Resource Specialist Caroline Umhoefer, who organized and assisted with the event together with fellow HR Connect staffers Michelle Antonucci, Lenore Boyd, Jessica Falsetta and Roxanne Gay. Besides giving the playgrounds a facelift, she notes, the volunteers also fielded their share of inquiries from other parkgoers. “People were curious, so it was a good chance to speak with folks outside of VNSNY and explain what we were doing.” In addition to
Nearly 200 staff, family and friends marched in June’s NYC Pride March: See the Video!
July 18, 2018–New York City’s PRIDE March 2018 on June 24th was an unforgettable moment for the 200 VNSNY staff members, family and friends who participated, as well as the thousands of people who lined the streets. For our own organization, it was a chance to express our caring for diversity and our commitment to the LGBT community. Click on the link below to see the spirit of a very special day!
VNSNY’s Strategy for Success Video Series. Part One: Introduction to the Framework
July 12, 2018–“We are one organization…Our strategy needs to be at the enterprise level.” — Marki Flannery. As President and CEO Marki Flannery and other senior leaders begin rolling out VNSNY’s strategic framework for the future, this three-minute video captures the key elements of the new strategy — including its focus on growth, quality and synergies.
A Rainbow of Caring: Nearly 200 VNSNY Staffers March for Diversity in the NYC PRIDE 2018 Event
June 25, 2018–Last Sunday approximately 200 VNSNY staffers from across the organization joined together to march in the NYC PRIDE March for the second year in a row. We marched to show VNSNY’s commitment to New York’s more than 700,000 LGBT community, including the tens of thousands of LGBT older adults. Unfortunately, we were unable to identify everyone in the photos. If you marched and you see yourself in any of the photos, please contact us and we’ll add your name to the slide show. To see photo highlights of VNSNY’s PRIDE contingent, click on the slideshow below.
VNSNY’s LGBT Outreach Program Featured in TV Coverage of Brooklyn Pride Day 2018
June 13, 2018–As the Brooklyn Pride Day Festival unfolded on Saturday, June 9th under sunny skies, VNSNY’s LGBT Program Manager Arthur Fitting was on camera, speaking to a News 12 Brooklyn television reporter in front of VNSNY’s festival booth on Park Slope’s 5th Avenue. “There are a lot of problems accessing healthcare for older LGBT people,” Arthur explained to the reporter. “We’re trying to find those niches where people need help.” Arthur’s interview, standing before a VNSNY rainbow banner bearing the slogan Proudly Caring for Diversity since 1893, was a featured element that evening in News 12’s coverage of the Brooklyn Pride event. But just as important, says Arthur, were the many connections VNSNY made with festival-goers throughout the day-long celebration. “We had hundreds of people stop by to learn more about VNSNY’s LGBT outreach program,” he notes, “including how our organization is working to ensure an inclusive and welcoming healthcare environment for all
VNSNY’s LGBT Outreach Connects with the Community at Queens Pride Parade and Festival
June 7, 2018–On Sunday, June 3, the borough of Queens held its 26th annual Queens Pride Parade and Festival in Jackson Heights, bringing together local residents and dozens of advocacy and health organizations to celebrate the Queens LGBT community and the cause of social justice. “The day was filled with an amazing sense of community,” says Arthur Fitting, VNSNY’s LGBT Program Manager, who hosted VNSNY’s booth in the finish line area of the parade. “There was a tremendous mix of ethnic groups and ages, including a large senior population, which was great for our program. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.” Arthur estimates that he greeted about 1,000 individuals at the VNSNY booth, handing out VNSNY-branded pens and sunscreen along with brochures about VNSNY’s LGBT outreach program. “The response we received was incredible,” he notes. “Many people weren’t aware of all that VNSNY is doing to support LGBT seniors. The older people
Check Out This VNSNY 125th Video of Historical Film Footage and Photos
June 5, 2018–A groundbreaking visionary, Lillian Wald left behind an amazing legacy that includes, among other impressive accomplishments, New York City public playgrounds, equal rights advocacy, public health nursing, school nurses and, of course, the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY). In celebration of VNSNY’s 125th anniversary, the VNSNY Marketing Department worked with a noted Lillian Wald documentarian to create a short video about Lillian Wald’s trailblazing work that captures VNSNY’s early years. Produced from hours of long-forgotten film footage and hundreds of photos dating back to the 1920s, this visual record covers Lillian’s innovative contributions, from the transformation of public health to the establishment of a social safety-net for vulnerable Americans. To view the video, click on the link below. We’d also love to hear what you think of it! You can send your comments here.
2018 VNSNY Golf Classic Raises $260,000 for Hospice Veterans Program
May 30, 2018–On May 21st, 128 participants in this year’s VNSNY Golf Classic raised $260,000 for VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care’s Veterans Program. Funds raised from the event, in conjunction with last year’s funds, have enabled the Veterans Program to hire an additional Hospice Veterans Liaison and extend its geographical reach. The program, which helps U.S. military veterans access their full range of hospice benefits and ensures that they are recognized for their service, has been awarded Level Four Status by the advocacy group We Honor Veterans—the highest attainable level. As these pictures show, the 2018 event was held at the Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle on a spectacular spring day!
Staff from Across VNSNY Walk to Show VNSNY’s Commitment to Ending HIV and AIDS. See the Photos
May 24, 2018–On Sunday, May 20th, an energized group of VNSNY staff members and friends joined the CHOICE SelectHealth team in Central Park for the 2018 AIDS Walk New York. In the more than 30 years it’s been held, AIDS Walk NY has inspired hundreds of thousands of people to walk in an effort to raise awareness and funds to combat HIV and AIDS. Here are a few photos of VNSNY’s participants in this year’s event.