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VNS Health Celebrates Rehab Month! See the Photos!
September 6, 2026–In September at VNS Health, we’re celebrating our more than 385 Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists for all the extraordinary work they do every day to help our patients recover and live safely in their homes and communities. As part of our 2026 celebrations, we’re hosting events in all five NYC boroughs as well as Long Island and Westchester. To view photos of our rehab celebrations, click on the links below: Westchester — September 1 Brooklyn — September 2 Long Island — September 15 Queens — September 17 Staten Island — September 22 Bronx — September 23 Manhattan — September 24
VNS Health Rehab Therapists Love the Work They Do! Read Why!
August 31, 2026–Happy Rehabilitation Awareness Month! In honor of National Rehabilitation Awareness Month, Frontline asked some of VNS Health’s nearly 400 rehab therapists, “What do you like best about the work you do?” Here’s what they said: “At the end of the day, I ask myself before I go to sleep, ‘Did I help someone? Did I make a difference?’ The answer is always ‘yes’.” – Bradley Hemedes, Senior Physical Therapist, Manhattan “With speech therapy, we’re trying to get them to talk in different environments or contexts, so we get to know people on a deeper level. You meet the most interesting people in the world. New York City has the most amazing people in the world!” – Charlene Cano, Senior Speech Language Pathologist, Queens “Just being able to help people accomplish small victories that allow them to feel like they have the power to take care of themselves and feel a little safer
Listening, Learning and Better Supporting Our Clinicians Through Shadow Visits
August 27, 2026–Home Care branch directors and leaders make ongoing shadow visits with our field-based clinicians to listen, learn and better support the clinician’s day-to-day work. Here is a short video highlighting some of their experiences.
VNS Health’s Virtual Caregiver Coaching Program Reduces Hospitalizations, Saves Costs
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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!
A Painter, a Water Polo Player and a White Water Rafter! Meet Our Latest Hidden Talents!
August 3, 2026–One of the things we love most (and what others tell us they love most) about our Hidden Talents series is that we discover impressive and amazing things about our colleagues that we never knew. Our latest batch of Hidden Talent profiles — which were written by Sophia Fleischer, our Communications team’s summer intern — once again do just that. To read, simply click on one of the three team member names below or just scroll down. 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. A Quiet Outlet for Creativity: Painter Ann Mary Ferrie As Vice President of Policy and Strategy, Ann Mary Ferrie spends her days thinking big, guiding VNS Health’s organizational strategy and helping shape what comes next. Outside of work,
Caring for New York’s Veterans, One Stitch at a Time
July 20, 2026–The Prayerful Mantle volunteers on Staten Island have hand-crocheted nearly 1,000 flag-themed blankets for veterans in our Veterans Program. To view this short, very moving video, click here below.
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,