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Watch this video of our VNSNY Impact Challenge final round, where everyone is a winner!
October 15, 2021–34 proposals, 10 weeks, 8 teams, 5 final presentations…here it is – the final round! Now you can relive the experience the five finalist VNSNY Impact Challenge teams had when they went before a panel of esteemed experts to present their proposals addressing health disparities. Watch your colleagues present with flair and then take tough questions from the expert panel that included President and CEO Dan Savitt and special “mystery guest” panelist, Marki Flannery. Watch the drama and excitement of the day by clicking here below.
The Results Are In — Here Are the Eight VNSNY Impact Challenge Finalists!
August 16, 2021–The first round of the inaugural VNSNY Impact Challenge is now concluded, and the results have been tremendous! In all, 34 proposals from VNSNY staff were received by the July 16th deadline, including submissions by teams and by individuals. They covered a wide range of potential program launches or enhancements, all aimed at reducing health disparities in the various communities served by VNSNY. “Along with the rest of VNSNY’s leadership, I want to thank all the staff members who contributed their ideas and efforts to this competition,” says VNSNY President and CEO Dan Savitt, who was part of the review committee. “Every proposal was extremely impressive and well thought out. I can tell you that selecting finalists from this outstanding group was not easy!” The proposals that did not advance to the finals will continue to be closely evaluated for their potential impact on VNSNY’s operations, adds Catherine Callaway, Senior
Find Out What’s Happening… News Briefs from Around VNSNY!
August 12, 2021–Welcome to the latest edition of “News Briefs from Around VNSNY”— featuring quick updates on recent news and virtual events across the organization. If you have a news brief you’d like to be considered for an upcoming edition, please click here to submit your idea. VNSNY Launches Oncology Hospice Program As part of its ongoing effort to provide our hospice patients with the best possible quality of life, VNSNY Hospice has launched a specialized support program for complex cancer patients and their loved ones. The program, which was piloted with a major New York City academic medical center, builds on VNSNY Hospice’s experience implementing similar programs for patients with congestive heart failure and COPD. Because people with terminal cancer and their families deal with high levels of fear, stress and complex needs, the program’s aim is to provide these patients and families with an extra layer of support. To help in the
“We Are All Heroes!” Don’t Miss this Hometown Heroes Parade Video!
July 13, 2021–On July 7th, VNSNY staff representing all parts of the organization marched through the Canyon of Heroes in lower Manhattan, in a historic parade celebrating the contributions of all essential workers throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Health care employees, transportation workers, food service professionals, and other groups gathered together to participate in what is now being called one of the largest ticker tape parades in the city’s history. Starting at Battery Park, VNSNY made their way up Broadway to City Hall, meeting with press, government officials, and countless grateful New Yorkers along the way. See for yourself! Click below to watch the moving video, and thanks to everyone who marched for representing VNSNY! The following are the VNSNY Heroes who participated in the parade: Partners in Care: Denise Mallette, Home Health Aide, Yeasmin Mehli, Home Health Aide, Elvira Ruiz, Home Health Aide, Veronica Ventura, Home Health Aide— CHHA: Eileen Baez, Registered
News12 Brooklyn Features VNSNY Nurses Marching in Hometown Heroes Parade
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NY1 Features VNSNY Nurse at Hometown Heroes Parade
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WNBC Features VNSNY Physical Therapist at Hometown Heroes Parade
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Breaking Video and Photos from Today’s Hometown Heroes Parade!
July 7, 2021–Breaking news! U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer meets up with the VNSNY heroes who are representing VNSNY at today’s Hometown Heroes Parade! Watch the video here below and see photos of today’s event as it unfolds. VNSNY Marching! And another marching video! Here are the photos!
Cheer on Your VNSNY Partners in Care Colleagues Today in New York City’s Hometown Heroes Parade!
July 7, 2021–Today, Wednesday, July 7th, starting at 11:00 a.m., a group of your colleagues will represent VNSNY in a parade honoring New York City’s essential workers for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Hometown Heroes Parade through the famous “Canyon of Heroes” in Downtown Manhattan is the City’s first ticker-tape parade in two years. If you watch it, either in person or virtually, you’ll see your colleagues marching proudly with the VNSNY banner — representing everyone at VNSNY who helped New York get through this public health emergency! Here are our VNSNY parade representatives: Partners in Care: Denise Mallette, Home Health Aide; Yeasmin Mehli, Home Health Aide; Elvira Ruiz, Home Health Aide; Veronica Ventura, Home Health Aide CHHA: Eileen Baez, Registered Nurse; Sarah Bravo, Occupational Therapist; David Friend, Physical Therapist; Michael Guglielmelli, Registered Nurse; Patricia Vieira, Physical Therapist CMHS: Collette Hendricks, Registered Nurse Hospice: Ruthlyn Marrett, Hospice Liaison, Clinical; KerryAnne