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Compassion Is in Our DNA. Read the Latest Team Members in the Media!
August 17, 2026–There’s no summer slump at VNS Health! June and July stories in the news showcased our widespread impact on communities across the New York City area and across New York State. From clinicians going above and beyond for their patients, to expertise and care that helps keep local communities safe, these stories make it clear that compassion is in our organization’s DNA. Read more below! Team members featured in recent news stories include: VNS Health Named a “Top Healthcare Organization in New York” City & State named VNS Health as one of the Top Healthcare Organizations in New York in a new special feature. VNS Health was recognized for our impact on care delivery, health policy, and the economy. The profile highlights our integrated care model, top state and federal quality ratings, and ongoing investments in AI, behavioral health access, age-friendly care, and workforce development. Read more on Frontline here.
Catch This Entertaining Video, Featuring Our Amazing Summer Interns!
August 5, 2026–In this upbeat video created by Communications team interns Demi Ajibola and Sophia Fleischer, you’ll hear from many of our 50 summer interns on their experience at VNS Health and what it means to them! Click here below to watch this engaging video! Thank you to all our amazing interns!
Street-Smart Tips for Staying Cool When the Temp Hits 90+!
July 13, 2026–Here we go again: The forecast for today and the next couple of days is for temps in the 90s! How do you stay cool when it gets so hot, especially when you’re out in the street? We put this question to our field team members who provide care in all kinds of weather, day in and day out, to our patients, members and clients in across New York City, Westchester and Long Island. Here are a few street-smart tips for staying cool from our team members out in the community… Freeze water in a water bottle “I freeze water in a water bottle overnight. I also like to add lemon or cucumber in the water to give it a little taste. I’ll also wear a light-colored t-shirt when I’m outside and then put on my VNS Health-branded top when I arrive at the client’s home.” Lenis McGarrell-ChangleeHome Health Aide,
Having a “Ripple Effect”—Meet Our 2026 CCSS Agent of the Year
July 8, 2026–For Stacie Rivera, who was recently named VNS Health’s 2026 Contact Center Shared Service Agent (CCSS) Agent of the Year, teamwork is everything. “Teamwork is central to everything we do,” she says. “I emphasize to our team that our work on the authorization team has a ripple effect across each member’s care. If there’s an incomplete notation, for example, it can leave a colleague without the answers they need.” Stacie also tells her team that every day is a new day… You need to put yourself in the caller’s shoes … Don’t take challenging calls personally. This philosophy sums up how Stacie has approached her job during her 20 years at VNS Health. In her position as Senior Authorization Coordinator on CCSS’s Medicare Authorization team, Stacie assists providers who are seeking authorizations for plan members’ Medicare procedures. She also spends considerable time supporting her fellow team members—training new hires, answering
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
Esther Conteh Speaks to the Importance of Integrated Care in Buffalo Healthy Living
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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
Training Home Health Aides to Provide Exceptional Care
June 15, 2026–VNS Health’s more than 7,000 Home Health Aides (HHAs) make up our largest group of caregivers. Every day, these dedicated team members help thousands of New Yorkers age safely and independently in the comfort of their own homes—where they want to be. Behind every HHA, however, is another, much smaller team working tirelessly to ensure each HHA has the skills, knowledge, and support they need to provide exceptional care: our HHA Education Team. Comprised of 10 RNs, LPNs, and Support Assistants, the HHA Education Team trains, supervises, and evaluates HHAs, helping them deliver the safe, compassionate, mission-driven care that defines VNS Health. Their commitment runs deep. Combined, the team brings nearly 200 years of experience and has trained tens of thousands of HHAs throughout their careers, shaping generations of caregivers and helping ensure the highest quality care for the people we serve. Here’s just one example of the passion and