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NY Nonprofit Media Features Andria Castellanos on Coping with Pandemic Burnout
September 15, 2021–
Remembering 9/11
September 10, 2021–Remembering 9/11 Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It is a date that none of us will ever forget — both for the thousands of lives that were taken as a result of that horrific day, and for the heroic actions of so many during and after the attacks. I especially want to acknowledge everyone who was working for the Visiting Nurse Service of New York at the time of those tragic events. Twenty-four VNSNY employees lost family members to the attacks, including six whose family members were firefighters. In addition to those employees’ unimaginable losses, virtually everyone at VNSNY was impacted by the physical and emotional devastation that took place. At the same time, our staff stepped up without hesitation in the midst of the crisis, as VNSNY always does. In the days following 9/11, Lower Manhattan was shut off to the public. Nonetheless, our
Ask VNSNY: “What does Rosh Hashanah mean to you and your family?”
September 2, 2021–To celebrate Rosh Hashanah, “Ask VNSNY” host Amery Moultry offers a brief background of the holiday, and then asks this question to employees from around the organization. To hear their responses, click here below.
Manhattan Voice features VNSNY and Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association event
September 1, 2021–
Associated Press Features VNSNY NIH Grant Award for Gender Affirmation Program Research
August 20, 2021–
Home Health Care News Features VNSNY in HHVBP Model Update
August 18, 2021–
The Results Are In — Here Are the Eight VNSNY Impact Challenge Finalists!
August 16, 2021–The first round of the inaugural VNSNY Impact Challenge is now concluded, and the results have been tremendous! In all, 34 proposals from VNSNY staff were received by the July 16th deadline, including submissions by teams and by individuals. They covered a wide range of potential program launches or enhancements, all aimed at reducing health disparities in the various communities served by VNSNY. “Along with the rest of VNSNY’s leadership, I want to thank all the staff members who contributed their ideas and efforts to this competition,” says VNSNY President and CEO Dan Savitt, who was part of the review committee. “Every proposal was extremely impressive and well thought out. I can tell you that selecting finalists from this outstanding group was not easy!” The proposals that did not advance to the finals will continue to be closely evaluated for their potential impact on VNSNY’s operations, adds Catherine Callaway, Senior
Home Health Care News Features Dan Savitt in New Video Series Called “HHCN Talks”
August 12, 2021–
Find Out What’s Happening… News Briefs from Around VNSNY!
August 12, 2021–Welcome to the latest edition of “News Briefs from Around VNSNY”— featuring quick updates on recent news and virtual events across the organization. If you have a news brief you’d like to be considered for an upcoming edition, please click here to submit your idea. VNSNY Launches Oncology Hospice Program As part of its ongoing effort to provide our hospice patients with the best possible quality of life, VNSNY Hospice has launched a specialized support program for complex cancer patients and their loved ones. The program, which was piloted with a major New York City academic medical center, builds on VNSNY Hospice’s experience implementing similar programs for patients with congestive heart failure and COPD. Because people with terminal cancer and their families deal with high levels of fear, stress and complex needs, the program’s aim is to provide these patients and families with an extra layer of support. To help in the