Gay City News Features VNSNY $3.4 Million NIH GAP Study Grant

August 23, 2021–

Associated Press Features VNSNY NIH Grant Award for Gender Affirmation Program Research

August 20, 2021–

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

Home Health Care News Features Dan Savitt in New Video Series Called “HHCN Talks”

August 12, 2021–

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

“30 Minutes with Dan” Celebrates Creativity and Innovation at VNSNY!

July 16, 2021–It’s summer and Dan is off to Brooklyn and Queens to talk to staff from across the organization about creativity and innovation — the seeds of growth. In this brand new episode, Dan chats with Ali Bartolone, Prateek Arora, Amanda Weiner, Myra Cohen, Suzette Toussaint and Vony Rakotoarivelo. Click here below to watch July’s episode! And here’s the “On the Go!” version of “30 Minutes with Dan.” We’ve broken out the July episode — in which Dan celebrates creativity and innovation — into short segments so you can watch it on the go! That’s a Fact! Around with Dan in Brooklyn! Group Discussion at the Site of the 1964-65 World’s Fair! High-5!

“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