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Look Who Just Got Their Flu Shot!
October 19, 2021–Flu season is approaching fast, which is why VNSNY President and CEO Dan Savitt didn’t hesitate to get his annual flu vaccination. He’s shown here receiving the shot last week from VNSNY Health Services nurse Marjorie Bryan-Abbenseth at VNSNY’s 220 East 42nd Street office, where free flu shots are available for staff on select days during October, November and December. You can also get a free flu shot Mondays through Fridays throughout the fall at Partners in Care’s 245 East 41st Street office and on targeted dates at our Nassau and Westchester offices—or use a voucher to get a free shot at Walgreen’s/Duane Reade or CVS pharmacies. “For me, being vaccinated against the flu is critical,” says Dan. “It protects my own health, and also means I won’t be spreading the flu to others. These days, with COVID-19 still prevalent, having that protection is more important than ever!” All VNSNY and
VNSNY’s Anti-Racism Council (ARC) Reaches One-Year Milestone
October 18, 2021–September marked the one-year anniversary of VNSNY’s Anti-Racism Council. In twelve short months, ARC’s 100-plus members have made significant strides towards implementing practices and projects that combat racism and promote diversity and inclusiveness in the VNSNY workplace and in the communities VNSNY serves. ARC was organized over the summer of 2020 in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and the subsequent social unrest. To set an agenda for the employee advisory group, staff volunteers met in listening sessions to discuss their experiences with racism within VNSNY and elsewhere. A core leadership team and enterprise-level anti-racism strategies were in place by the fall. In the months that have followed, ARC has made tremendous strides. It introduced VNSNY’s first organization-wide diversity training and first workforce diversity and inclusion survey. It also released the first video version of the annual Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, which was directed by and features ARC members. It
Watch this video of our VNSNY Impact Challenge final round, where everyone is a winner!
October 15, 2021–34 proposals, 10 weeks, 8 teams, 5 final presentations…here it is – the final round! Now you can relive the experience the five finalist VNSNY Impact Challenge teams had when they went before a panel of esteemed experts to present their proposals addressing health disparities. Watch your colleagues present with flair and then take tough questions from the expert panel that included President and CEO Dan Savitt and special “mystery guest” panelist, Marki Flannery. Watch the drama and excitement of the day by clicking here below.
NY Times Features VNSNY President and CEO Dan Savitt in Vaccine Mandate Article
October 7, 2021–
Ask VNSNY Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month!
October 4, 2021–Do you know the difference between Hispanic and Latino? In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th, Ask VNSNY host Amery Moultry looks into this topic and then asks staff: “Identify someone of Hispanic heritage who has inspired you personally or professionally and why.” To hear their heartfelt responses, click here.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: 4 Events – Be sure to register!
September 30, 2021–Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at VNSNY The Anti-Racism Council has organized four events in celebrating of Hispanic Heritage Month. All are free and will be conducted on Zoom. Be sure to register! Check out the list below for more information. Free Salsa Classes (on Zoom) September 30th 12:30-1:30pm Click Here to Register October 7th 4:00-5:00pm Click Here to Register Virtual Celebration A conversation with Dr. Alan Malfavon, Assistant Professor at Washington State University Performances by VNSNY staff October 11th 4:00-5:00pm Click Here to Register Book Club Discussion on: Dominicana: A Novel by Angie Cruz October 12th 4:00-5:00pm Click Here to Register
New York Beacon Features VNSNY on Falls Prevention Week
September 27, 2021–
Cast Your Impact Challenge Vote by September 28th!
September 20, 2021–Vote for the VNSNY Impact Challenge Proposal that You Think Best Addresses a Health Disparity! Here is your opportunity to learn more about the eight proposals selected as finalists in the VNSNY Impact Challenge. Please view the videos below and cast your vote for the proposal. But don’t delay- voting closes September 28th! CMHS Older Adult Program Community Health Workers: Partners in Improving the Health of our Communities DECLARE — Dementia Caregivers’ Link to Assistance and Resources Diabetes Education and Care Management Program In-Language Patient Navigator Program Medical Nutrition Therapy Program The Bronx Nursing Residency Program VNSNY Connect2Well Your votes and comments will be taken into consideration by the judges in choosing proposals to be funded. Click here to cast your vote!
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!
September 16, 2021–Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! I’d like to wish everyone a happy and enjoyable National Hispanic Heritage Month. Beginning on September 15th, the date when Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all gained their independence, and extending through October 15, this month is a time for celebrating the many diverse cultures that make up the Hispanic American community. These different groups have an especially strong presence in our region — of the 8.8 million people living in New York City, over 27% identify as Hispanic. I love the fact that our own workforce here at VNSNY has that same powerful mix of Hispanic cultures. I’ve often said that VNSNY’s diversity is one of our great strengths, and that is more true today than ever. I want to thank all of our many staff members who share a Hispanic heritage for being an essential and vital part of our