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“I Knew I Was in the Right Place”—Rachel Lelia-Schwartz, RN, Retires After 47 Years of Service
June 6, 2025–On June 2, Rachel Lelia-Schwartz, RN, retired from VNS Health’s Compliance Department, closing the chapter on a remarkable 47-year career in nursing, including 39 continuous years with our organization. “I began my VNS Health career in December 1976 as a public health nurse in the East Bronx,” Rachel recalls. “On my first day, I reported to the Central Office in Manhattan and received my assignment to the Bronx office. Listening to the veteran nurses plan their day, I knew that I was in the right place.” Rachel went on to care for a wide range of patients in her role as public health nurse, from mothers and their babies to patients who were recovering from surgery or dealing with chronic illnesses, “Every case reminded me why I became a nurse,” she says. Her Bronx post had another benefit as well, she adds: “That’s where I met my husband, who was
Nurse Residency Program Video Wins Prestigious Silver Telly Award
May 30, 2025–VNS Health has won a Silver Telly Award for our video “A Day in the Life of a VNS Health Nurse Residency Program Graduate” in the Non-Broadcast Recruitment category! The video features Home Care Nurse Alysson Arikian, as she navigates her day. From rousing her young daughter for school, to the meaningful and challenging work of caring for her patients in their homes, Alysson’s dedication shines through and highlights the essential impact of our VNS Health Nurse Residency Program. Other award recipients this year include Airbnb, Audible, MLK Community Healthcare, American Psychiatric Association Foundation, JP Morgan Chase, Tenet Healthcare, United Healthcare, The Clinton Foundation, Coca-Cola Consolidated, and Rutgers University. The Telly Awards is the premier award honoring video and television across all screens. Established in 1979, The 46th Annual Telly awards received over 13,000 entries globally. Winners are selected for recognition based on excellence in the following areas: Branded Content, Commercials & Marketing, Immersive & Mixed
Don’t Miss Keith’s Latest Financial Update!
May 20, 2025–Join Chief Financial Officer Keith Patterson for an update on our first quarter 2025 financial results, plus a conversation with Tim Peng, EVP, Chief of Science and Technology, on innovation and technology. Also, AIM’s Maria Breslin-Ravitz and Hospice Care’s Robert Kenney talk about their new “Micro-Transformation.” To view, click here below.
125 VNS Health Kids Enjoy “Bring Your Child to Work Day”—See the Photos!
May 5, 2025–If you were in our offices at 220 East 42nd Street or 5 Penn Plaza on April 24th, you might have noticed some unusually young team members on the premises. You weren’t imagining things—but then again, those weren’t actually VNS Health employees. This was “Bring Your Child to Work Day,” and many of our team members did exactly that, inviting 125 of their kids to spend the day at their workplace. For the children in attendance, it was a day of learning about health care and the organization in fun and creative ways. Following breakfast, attendees could choose from a menu of activities that included a scavenger hunt, various healthcare demos—where kids could watch a nurse removing staples from a simulated “leg,” as well as demonstrations of occupational therapy in action and how breathing and swallowing issues are managed—plus a presentation on healthcare careers. Lunch featured pizza, ice cream and
Home Health Care News Spotlights Margaret McDonald and VNS Health Palliative Care Research
April 1, 2025–
VNS Health Receives $1.1 Million in Mother Cabrini Grants
April 1, 2025–VNS Health has been awarded two generous grants from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, totaling $1.1 million. A $500,000 grant will support our Safety and Security Escort Program, which helps expand access to care by provides escorts for frontline clinicians making home visits in neighborhoods where security is a concern. Additionally, a $600,000 grant will fund our Veterans Outreach Program in 2025 and 2026, enhancing outreach efforts to underserved veterans and their families across New York State and ensuring they receive the health care and benefits they deserve.
VNS Health Launches New Leadership Program for Directors and VPs
April 1, 2025–VNS Health has launched a new leadership program, Leadership Unlocked, for high-potential Directors and Vice Presidents. The program’s first cohort kicked off on March 12th. Participants will experience a dynamic program designed to deepen their leadership capabilities through interactive learning experiences, coaching, assessments, field visits, and networking opportunities. The first cohort will conclude in mid-June, and a second cohort will get underway in the fall. Additional cohorts will be offered in 2026.
Home Health Care News Features In-Depth Q&A with CEO Dan Savitt
February 18, 2025–
One Tells Stories. One Runs Marathons. One Collects Memories. Meet Our Latest Hidden Talents!
February 11, 2025–VNS Health has some truly talented team members! Do you have a hidden talent that you’d like to share in Frontline, or do you know someone else at VNS Health who does? We’d love to hear about it! Just send us a message by clicking here. To go directly to a Hidden Talent, click on the names below—or just scroll down. Michelle Antonucci, Podcast Storyteller Kathy Holloman, Elite Marathon Runner Erika Eskowitz, Photo Album Designer Sharing Her Experiences as a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults): Storyteller Michelle Antonucci Sometimes you have a life story so unique, filled with experiences so important to share, that you get up on a stage and tell it—and in so doing, you discover a hidden talent you didn’t know you had. Such was the case with Director of HR Shared Services Michelle Antonucci, who last year did just that: She got up in front of an