Frontline Bulletin Board: December 12, 2025
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Your source for the latest VNS Health team member recognitions, CEO Zoom recordings, and events.
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Were You Unable to Attend the December CEO Zoom This Past Tuesday? Catch a Recording of it Here!
This past Tuesday, December 9, Dan Savitt held his “CEO Zoom Call” for the month of December.
We are happy to share the recording of that call with you in case you missed it, or if you just want to hear it again!
Click here to listen or watch.
Donate Halloween Costumes and Food to Support Our Behavioral Health Programs by Wednesday, December 31 at Our 5 Penn Plaza and 220 East 42nd Street Offices.
Join us for a Halloween costume and food drive to support our Behavioral Health programs. Donate to two amazing causes in one event!
Donations are being accepted through Wednesday, December 31 at our 5 Penn Plaza office and 220 East 42nd street office.
Donation Details:
- How to Give at 220 East 42nd Street: Drop off at the Front Desk on the 6th Floor.
- How to Give at 5 Penn Plaza: Drop off at the Front Desk on either the 12th or 20th Floor.
Halloween Costume Drive:
Help every child enjoy a magical Halloween next year!
Details for donations:
- Ages 3 – 12
- New or gently used costumes.
- Costumes of all kinds welcome: superheroes, princesses, animals, and beyond!
Food Drive:
We’re collecting non-perishable, shelf-stable items, including:
- Canned goods (vegetables, fruits, beans, soups)
- Pasta & rice
- Oatmeal packets
- Pancake mix and syrup
- Nut butters
- Cereals, and more!
Make Your Strength from Within Gift by Wednesday, December 31 to Contribute Directly to Our Charitable Care and Community Impact Programs.
For more than 130 years, VNS Health has been here when New Yorkers need us. That legacy continues because of you. Every day, more than 73,000 people count on us for care, support, and compassion, and many of them are facing real challenges. They may be isolated, overlooked, or struggling to access the help they need. You make sure they’re not alone.
Last year, because of your generosity and the support of our community partners, we provided over $69 million in Charitable Care and Community Impact Programs. That’s not just a number. That’s real help for real people, including children, families, older adults, and those living with serious illness. You helped make that happen.
On Thursday, October 23 we kicked off our 2025 Strength from Within employee giving campaign. This is our chance to come together once again in support of the mission we live every day.
We’re proud to share that the leadership team has pledged $45,000 in matching gifts, and we hope you will join them. Every gift, no matter the amount, goes directly to our Charitable Care and Community Impact Programs. You can even choose exactly where your donation is directed. It’s one more way to make your impact personal.
Visit vnshealth.org/strengthfromwithin by Wednesday, December 31 to make your gift or sign up for payroll deductions.
Thank you for being part of this campaign and for everything you do to support our mission.
Attend the “Retirement Myths: Account Security, Withdrawals, and Facts vs. Fiction” Webinar Hosted by Empower on Either Tuesday, December 16, Wednesday, December 17 or Thursday, December 18. Register Now!
The experts from Empower are hosting a series of webinars about retirement. Choose from times available on Tuesday, December 16, Wednesday, December 17 or Thursday, December 18
Join this event to learn about “Retirement myths: Account security, withdrawals, and facts vs fiction.”
Register now!
How to Join:
- When:
- Tuesday, December 16 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, December 16 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 17 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Wednesday, December 17 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 17 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, December 18 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 18 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 18 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (This session is being offered in Spanish.)
- Where: WebEx
- How to register:
- To register for any of the sessions listed above, click here.
Learn How to “Build Your Professional Network” in This Webinar on Wednesday, December 17 at Either 12:00 Noon or 3:00 p.m.
Building a professional network can seem daunting, especially if you tend to be introverted, or your workplace and external contacts are limited. Building a professional network is, however, critical to career advancement, in fact, 80% of new positions are acquired through networking.
Join us to explore strategies for effective networking, deepening your professional knowledge and career opportunities.
How to Join:
- When:
- Wednesday, December 17 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 17 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Where: Microsoft Teams
- How to register:
- To register for the 12/17 session at 12:00 noon, click here.
- To register for the 12/17 session at 3:00 p.m., click here.
Mindfulness – Being “Present” Webinar on Thursday, December 18 at Either 10:00 a.m. or 4:00 p.m.
Stressful situations can often leave us feeling scattered or overwhelmed, especially during the busy holiday season. Mindfulness offers a powerful way to clear mental clutter and regain focus. By intentionally bringing awareness to our feelings, we can better understand their source and shift our mindset towards calm and clarity—helping us navigate both daily challenges and seasonal stress.
Join us for a free webinar to explore how to practice mindfulness to reduce stress, cope with negative thinking, and move forward in a productive and healthy way.
Presenter: Karen Beaudoin, MSW EAP Program Manager Senior Trainer Health Advocate
How to Join:
- When:
- Thursday, December 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Thursday, December 18 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Where: GoTo Webinar
- How to register:
- To register for the 12/18 session at 10:00 a.m., click here.
- To register for the 12/18 session at 4:00 p.m., click here.
Advocacy 101: Learn How to Get Involved.
Interested in learning more about how VNS Health connects with elected officials — and how you can help share our mission and impact?
Join us on Friday, December 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.for an Advocacy 101 informational session, hosted by the Government Affairs team. This session will introduce how VNS Health educates policymakers about the work we do, the communities we serve, and the challenges our staff and patients face every day. You’ll also learn about the new VNS Health Advocates Program — an opportunity for employees to get more involved in outreach, storytelling, and awareness-building activities throughout the year.
Fill out this form to sign-up to attend this session!
Additional sessions may be offered depending on staff interest and demand.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
How to Join:
- When:
- Friday, December 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
- Where: Zoom
- How to register: To register to attend this session, click here to fill out the form.
Take a Virtual Meditation Class on Mondays or Fridays!
In 30 minutes, you can learn effective stress reduction techniques, improve your focus and concentration and help improve your social and emotional well-being
Meditation
Classes run for 30 minutes and are held on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and Fridays at 12:00 p.m. For more information, click here.
Mondays
How to Join:
- When: Mondays
- Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Link: Click here to join.
- Add class to your calendar: To add this class to your Outlook calendar, click here.
Fridays
How to Join:
- When: Fridays
- Time: 12:00 noon – 12:30 p.m.
- Link: Click here to join.
- Add class to your calendar: To add this class to your Outlook calendar, click here.
Check out this week’s Frontline feature: Helping a Patient with Over 30 Wounds Heal Safely at Home.
