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VNS Health Marches in Pride Celebrations in the Bronx and Manhattan
June 30, 2026–Team members from across the organization were joined by family and friends as they marched to commemorate the 57th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and celebrate Pride in the Bronx on Saturday, June 20th and in Manhattan on Sunday, June 28. See the photos here below! Bronx Borough President & LGBTQIA+ Task Force Pride March Saturday, June 20 Manhattan Heritage of Pride March Sunday, June 28
The Bronx Times Spotlights VNS Health in Bronx PRIDE Parade Story
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“Leadership Unlocked” Graduates Third Cohort of Leaders
June 24, 2026–The third cohort of Leadership Unlocked held its graduation on Tuesday, June 16th. The day marked the successful completion of the 15-week leadership development program. Throughout the program, 15 Vice Presidents and Directors from across the organization deepened their leadership capabilities through interactive learning experiences, coaching, assessments, VNS Health site visits, and internal networking opportunities. The cohort’s final capstone presentations focused on how their understanding of one VNS Health has changed as a result of being in this program, and how they, as leaders, can help move our organization forward. See the photos below! Congratulations to our third cohort graduates: Olga Akturk, Risikat Amolegbe, Ted Barszewski, Brady Brelinski, Lauren Caralyus, Tom Cocozza, Elizer Cooper-Audain, Kyle Crawford, Lissette Felix, Scott Gale, Jody Lee, Chantal Louisma, Grace McGhee, Tazia Myers, and Lynna Paulino-Reyes!
Catch Up Quick: Latest News Briefs Are Here!
June 22, 2026–Across VNS Health, a lot is happening! To help keep you informed and updated, here is our latest batch of News Briefs… Celebrating the Knicks and the World Cup! Photos! On Thursday, June 11, to celebrate the Knicks making history as well as the official start of the World Cup, many team members from all parts of our organization wore either Knicks blue and orange colors or their favorite World Cup team country colors. See the colorful photos here below! “Leadership Unlocked” Graduates Another Cohort of Leaders The third cohort of Leadership Unlocked held its graduation on Tuesday, June 16th. The day marked the successful completion of the 15-week leadership development program. Throughout the program, 15 Vice Presidents and Directors from across the organization deepened their leadership capabilities through interactive learning experiences, coaching, assessments, VNS Health site visits, and internal networking opportunities. The cohort’s final capstone presentations focused on how
Asha Lyons Honored for Advocacy and Impact
June 8, 2026–Congratulations to Asha Lyons, Licensed Social Worker with our Gender Affirmation Program (GAP), on receiving a Proclamation from the Office of the Governor in recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). The honor recognizes Asha’s ongoing leadership, advocacy, and commitment to supporting the transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary (TGNCNB) community. More congratulations are in order for Asha for also receiving a Proclamation from the New York City Council. Asha was honored with the City Council Pride Award for “her outstanding service and enduring contributions in the LGBTQIA+ community.” See the photos!
“Amazing Care!” “My Experience Was Outstanding!” See Our Latest Patient Letters and Commendations!
June 8, 2026–Over the last few months, dozens of team members and teams from across the organization provided such an outstanding consumer experience that people wrote letters, called, emailed, or posted about them. To view their grateful notes and comments, simply scroll down or click on any of the areas below: Bronx “I’m very grateful.” A Bronx Home Care patient called to commend his care team, stating that the nurses have been taking “great care” of him and that “I’m very grateful.” He wanted to especially express his gratitude to Nurses Kamika Grant-Barnett and Donna Marku for being “very wonderful” with him. “Amazing care.” A patient’s daughter posted this compliment for Nurse Donna Marku and Physical Therapist Jose Hernandez on social media: “Love VNS Health. My dad had an amazing nurse from June 2023 until he passed on Easter Sunday. Donna Marku was so much more than a VNS Health nurse, she
A Total Health Plan Member Celebrates His 101st Birthday in Chinatown—See the Video!
May 25, 2026–Gin Ng, a member of VNS Health’s Total (MAP) health plan, recently celebrated his 101st birthday with family, friends and his VNS Health caregivers at our Chinatown Community Center. Team members from VNS Health Personal Care, Community Outreach, and our Health Plans were all on hand to mark Mr. Ng’s special day. In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, here is a short video that shows how—with VNS Health’s support—Mr. Ng is living and thriving in the home and community he loves. To watch this special birthday video, click here below.
2026 Golf Classic Raises Over $275,000 for Our Veterans Program
May 22, 2026–Supporters, partners, and VNS Health leaders gathered on May 18th at The Whippoorwill Club in Armonk, New York for the 2026 VNS Health Golf Classic. The annual event raised more than $275,000 to support the VNS Health Veterans Program, helping ensure that veterans receive the care and support they need. See the photos here below!
Over 30 VNS Health Team Members Walked in the 41st Annual AIDS Walk!
May 20, 2026–On Sunday morning, May 17, over 30 VNS Health team members from across the organization came together in Central Park to walk in the 41st annual AIDS Walk. The money raised by the Walk will help support vital health services to those living with HIV. See the photos below!