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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.
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!
The 2026 VNS Health Nurses Month Photos and Videos Are Here!
May 8, 2026–Throughout the month of May, to celebrate our exceptional, amazing nurses, VNS Health will be holding Nurses Month events in all five NYC boroughs as well as Westchester and Long Island. To view photos from each of these celebrations—plus videos of government officials giving special tributes to VNS Health—click on any of the links below to go directly to photos of that event, or scroll down. Manhattan — Tuesday, May 5 Queens — Thursday, May 7 NYC Councilmember Sandra Ung Addresses and Appreciates Our Queens Nurses Staten Island — May 12, 2026 NYC Councilmember Frank Morano Addresses and Appreciates Our Staten Island Nurses Bronx – May 13, 2026 Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson Addresses and Appreciates Our Bronx Nurses NYC Councilmember Amanda Farías Addresses and Appreciates Our Bronx Nurses Long Island — May 14, 2026 Jane Reilly Accepts 2026 Nurse of Year Award and The Raffle Video Westchester — May 18, 2026
Staying Flexible, Whatever the Challenge—Meet Our 2026 Nurse of the Year!
May 5, 2026–As part of this year’s Nurses Month celebration, we are delighted to announce that the 2026 VNS Health Nurse of the Year is… Jane Reilly, Clinical Care Manager in Personal Care! This year, there were 47 nurses nominated for the Nurse of the Year Award, from which 8 finalists were selected. Please click here to see a list of all the nominees. The finalists are: With over forty years’ experience in home care nursing—the last seven of them at VNS Health—Jane Reilly combines the skills of active listening, agile problem-solving, and deep collaboration as she manages the care of vulnerable New Yorkers who want to live safely and independently in their homes. In her role as Clinical Care Manager, Jane is responsible for Queens and Long Island Personal Care clients as well as for approving all of the agency’s Private Care cases that involve clients receiving skilled nursing services. While
“This Level of Care Means So Much”—Watch HHA Cecilia Santos in Action!
May 5, 2026–In this short one-minute video, the daughter of a Total Health Plan Member reads a thank-you letter about the exceptional care her mother received both from our plan and from HHA team member Cecilia Santos. Want to feel inspired? Click here below to watch the video!
Happy Nurses Month!
May 1, 2026–Dear Colleagues, May is Nurses Month — a time to honor and celebrate the many contributions of nurses here at VNS Health and everywhere. This year’s theme, “The Power of Nurses,” truly captures the impact you have every day on the lives of those we serve. Your compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment play an essential role in helping New Yorkers live their best lives in their homes and communities. Across VNS Health, more than 1,300 nurses bring “The Power of Nurses” to life in countless ways. Whether delivering care to patients directly, supporting members over the phone, or working behind the scenes to make that care possible, you not only provide solutions, but you empower the people you’re helping. And that gets to the heart of the power you bring: When patients feel heard and engaged, outcomes improve and experiences are transformed. Thank you for that, and for all you
135 VNS Health Kids Enjoy “Bring Your Child to Work Day”—See the Photos!
April 28, 2026–On Thursday, April 23rd, team members from across the organization invited their children to 220 East 42nd Street to participate in “Bring Your Child to Work Day,” organized by our Human Resources team! 135 kids spent the day learning all about health care, with activities that included participating in care demonstrations, creative workshops, Mobile Crisis “Mission Possible” exercises, a history tour, and career explorations on what builds a brand. To top it all off, there was pizza and BINGO! Many thanks to the 45+ team members and volunteers who helped make the day a resounding success! See the photos here below!
See How Advocacy Powers Our Mission—Watch “Up Close with Dan!”
April 27, 2026–In his latest episode, CEO Dan Savitt highlights how VNS Health advocacy efforts directly benefit the vulnerable New Yorkers we serve. Also, Dan sits down with Supervisor Keshia Lewis and a family from the Promise Zone program. Plus, a special musical inspiration at the end to get you on your feet! Click here below to watch! On-the-Go Segments Part One: Dan’s Intro and VNS Health Team Members on the Importance of Advocating for Vulnerable New Yorkers Part Two: Dan Sits Down with Keshia Lewis and a Family from Behavioral Health’s Promise Zone Part Three: A Musical Inspiration That Will Get Your on Your Feet!
Our Most Vulnerable Health Plan Members Need Us More Than Ever! Here’s What You Can Do.
April 14, 2026–The New York State budget is being finalized—and funding for our Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) Health Plan that allows low-income Medicaid older New Yorkers and people living with disabilities to receive care at home is at serious risk. Here’s what you can do: First, contact your elected officials. It is easy to do—just click here and put in your name and address. It will automatically populate with your elected officials and then you tap “send.” Please take a few minutes to help our vulnerable health plan members. Then tune in to Dan’s CEO Zoom on Tuesday. On Tuesday, April 21, at 8:30 a.m. Dan will cover this and other organizational updates. And finally, catch up on what’s going on. over the past few months, CEO Dan Savitt, our Government Affairs team, as well as other team members from across the organization have ramped up our VNS Health advocacy efforts in Albany.