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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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April 17, 2020–Hear Antoine L. Smith’s rendition of “This Little Light of Mine” and heartwarming message saluting VNSNY. Thank you Antoine! To view more Broadway Salutes VNSNY’s Heroes videos, click here.
An Interview with Dr. Ritchell Dignam—Delivering Home and Hospice Care During the Pandemic
April 15, 2020–Dr. Ritchell Dignam is Chief Medical Officer for VNSNY Provider Services and also serves as Hospice Medical Director for VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care. With more than three decades of experience as a geriatrician, she has played a key leadership role during the current COVID-19 pandemic, helping to develop clinical protocols for the organization and keeping staff updated on measures for avoiding exposure to the coronavirus. “We’re so very lucky to have Dr. Dignam as our Chief Medical Officer for Provider Services,” says Andria Castellanos, EVP and Chief of Provider Services. “Dr. Dignam is a talented physician leader who has led us through this unprecedented time period with a steady hand, always putting the safety of our staff and patients at the forefront.” How does the COVID-19 pandemic compare to other public health crises you have dealt with? We’ve never seen a crisis of this magnitude, either in the regular
A CEO Video Update: Important News on VNSNY’s COVID-19 Response
April 14, 2020–As we continue to face the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, I want to share important news about VNSNY’s move to expand virtual visits and PPE availability, as well as an update on staffing changes in the face of this pandemic. To view the video, please click below.
VNSNY’s Frontline Staff: Staying Strong During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 10, 2020–In this latest Who We Are video, VNSNY nurses give a firsthand look at what it’s like on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. To see more Who We Are videos, click here.
An Interview with Dr. Jay Dobkin—Facing the Challenges of COVID-19
April 9, 2020–As Chief Medical Officer of VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans, Dr. Jay Dobkin brings four decades of medical experience to our organization. In addition to being an infectious disease specialist and associate professor of clinical medicine at the Columbia University Medical Center, he also served as director of Columbia’s AIDS program from 1988 to 2009. Most recently, he has drawn on his infectious disease expertise to advise VNSNY’s leadership on their response to the COVID-19 crisis. As a key member of VNSNY’s Emergency Response Team, he has provided important insights into the coronavirus and the illness it causes, as well as the challenges that healthcare providers are facing. “We’re incredibly lucky to have Dr. Dobkin as part of our team, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic,” notes Andria Castellanos, EVP and Chief of Provider Services. “His leadership, medical advice and counsel have been invaluable. He is our own Dr. Fauci!” “Dr. Dobkin
Heroes of 2020: Keeping the 220 East 42nd Street Office Running Smoothly
April 9, 2020–The cheerful smiles of VNSNY receptionists Crystal Walton and Roxanne Gay greet hundreds of employees and visitors to VNSNY’s 220 East 42nd Street Manhattan headquarters every week. Or at least that’s what they did before COVID-19 safety precautions compelled the company to close the office and equip hundreds of workers with laptop computers so they could do their jobs from home while New York City shelters in place. These days, you’ll find Crystal and Roxanne answering phones and emails and helping the HR Connect team communicate important policies and guidelines from their homes—except for the one day of the week when each makes her way into Manhattan to VNSNY’s corporate office (Crystal on Tuesdays and Roxanne on Fridays) where they sort and scan mail, update security badges and help keep VNSNY running smoothly by tending to critical tasks that can only be done from the 42nd Street office. “To be
Keeping Connected Even Though We’re Social Distancing!
April 6, 2020–In these days of social distancing, we asked VNSNY staff members to send in photos from wherever you’re working — and you delivered! If you want an occasion to smile and feel a little more connected, please click on the slideshow below. Thanks to everyone who submitted photos for bringing us all a little closer together. As for the rest of you, we can’t wait to see your snapshots as well! Here are two videos we received as well: Job Becerra Sergey Bahdasaryan We will be updating this photo gallery on a continuing basis! So if you have a selfie you’d like to send, please send by submitting here and we’ll add it here.
When People Are Sick, We Are There. Here is the Latest “Who We Are” video.
April 6, 2020–VNSNY has always been there for New Yorkers when there is a health crisis. The COVID-19 coronavirus is no different. Watch this 90-second video for an inspiring reminder of our strength, then and now! To watch more Who We Are videos, click here.
A CEO Video Update: VNSNY Will Weather the COVID-19 Crisis
April 1, 2020–As we work through this unprecedented public health crisis, I want to share my perspective with you about our ability, together, to position VNSNY for a successful and sustainable future as we manage through this immediate emergency. To view the video, click below.