Team Members in the Media: March Highlights!
Spring is in the air, and our colleagues were springing up all over in the media last month! VNS Health team members were front and center in the news, from stories illustrating the great work our compassionate clinicians accomplish day in and day out, to pieces on team members who have won prestigious accolades, to articles about exciting new partnerships.
Team members featured in the news in March include:
- Amy Amadasu, Coordinator, Bronx ACT Program
- Sherl Brand, SVP, Hospice Care
- Esther Conteh, AVP, Care Management
- Lovern Denny Devarel, HHA, Personal Care
- Jessica Fear, SVP, Behavioral Health
- Annmarie Franco, Program Manager, Behavioral Health
- Marylou Mendoza, RN, Hospice Care
- Jane Reilly, Clinical Case Manager, VNS Health Plans and Personal Care
Learn more about these stories below!
Jessica Fear and Esther Conteh Among Industry Leaders Honored at McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards
McKnight’s published a story about their in-person awards ceremony held recently in Chicago, honoring the 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awardees. The award recognizes longtime leaders in skilled nursing, senior living and home care. Among the distinguished awardees were Esther Conteh, VP Care Management Operations, who won the “Inspiration Award,” and Jessica Fear, SVP, Behavioral Health, who was given the “Thought Leader Award.” In all, 30 individuals from across the country were recognized for their roles as change-makers, their influence on industry standards, and their ability to inspire others in the field. In addition to the story about the event, profiles of each awardee were published in a commemorative booklet that can be accessed online.
Read more on Frontline.
Hospice Nurse Marylou Mendoza Wins 2024 Gold Standard Award from HCHB
Homecare Homebase (HCHB) announced that Hospice RN Marylou Mendoza is the recipient of their prestigious 2024 Gold Standard Award. This exciting news was shared in more than 70 national and regional news outlets, including Yahoo! Finance. HCHB honors home-based caregivers who utilize the company’s technology to provide exceptional patient care. A quote from Sherl Brand, SVP, Hospice Care, acknowledges Marylou and the entire VNS Health Hospice Care team for going above and beyond.
Read more on Frontline here.
BronxNet Spotlights Bronx ACT Program Coordinator Amy Amadasu for Social Work Month
In recognition of National Social Work Month, BronxNet TV’s popular show Openfeatured Bronx Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program Coordinator Amy Amadasu talking about the many ways social workers help communities stay healthy and connected to resources. In the interview, Amy highlights the ways the ACT team supports vulnerable Bronx residents and families and explains that the fulfillment she feels from this work makes being a social worker at VNS Health the “obvious choice” for her.
Watch the full interview below!
Next Avenue Story on BH Outreach for Older Adults Features BH Program Manager Annmarie Franco
Next Avenue took a deep dive into the impact of organizations across the country running the PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives) program for seniors struggling with depression. The article examines how PEARLS has helped improve the mental health of older adults nationwide. In the piece, Annmarie Franco, BH Program Manager, speaks about the successful outcomes the VNS Health BH team has seen with PEARLS and other community programs offered for older adults. Programs like these, Annmarie notes, make behavioral health care more approachable for people who may be intimidated or put off by traditional treatment.
Read the story on Frontline here.
The Queens Voice Features Advice for Long Distance Caregivers from Clinical Case Manager Jane Reilly
An informative piece in The Queens Voice focuses on the challenges for family caregivers tackling care from afar. The story, from Jane Reilly, RN, BSN, Clinical Case Manager, VNS Health Plans and Personal Care, focuses on actionable tips and advice for caregivers, drawing on her experience working directly with families. The article also includes thoughtful perspective from Home Health Aide Lovern Denny Devarel, discussing ways she makes her clients feel more comfortable and supported when their families live far away.
Read the full piece on Frontline here.
