Frontline Bulletin Board: January 30, 2026

January 30, 2026

Welcome to the Frontline Bulletin Board!

Your source for the latest VNS Health team member recognitions, CEO Zoom recordings, and events.

If you have an announcement that you’d like to be featured on the Bulletin Board, please contact the Communications team at [email protected]. Keep in mind that only items that are relevant to team members across the entire organization will be featured on the Frontline Bulletin Board. Thank you!

Natalie Kovacs, Teresa Lin, Sabine Noel, and Jean Verlus Named to “Frontline Honors Class of 2025” by WTWH Healthcare!

Congratulations to Natalie Kovacs, Program Coordinator, Behavioral Health; Teresa Lin, VP, Cultural Market Development; Sabine Noel, Clinical Evaluation Manager, MAP Care Management; and Jean Verlus, Registered Nurse, Home Care, who have all been named to the “Frontline Honors Class of 2025” by WTWH Healthcare, which encompasses multiple leading industry news outlets such as Home Health Care News, Skilled Nursing News, Hospice News, Behavioral Health Business, Senior Housing News,and Palliative Care News.

Teresa and Sabine are to be honored within the “Home Health & Home Care” category, Jean within the “Skilled Nursing” category, and Natalie under the “Behavioral Health” category. The annual awards showcase exemplary character and performance of frontline workers across the care continuum, from organizations around the country. VNS Health has the highest number of honorees on the list—the only organization with four awardees across categories (the max allowed per organization.)

Read more by clicking here.

Interested in Joining the VNS Health Softball Team? Sign Up Today!

VNS Health invites you to join your colleagues for an exciting Spring softball season! Don’t miss out on the chance to play!

Interested? Here’s What You Need to Know:

10 regular season games between April and July
Games are scheduled for weekdays, typically in Central Park
Divisional and Interdivisional playoffs
Fee will be determined once number of players is confirmed (can be anywhere from $120 to $150 per person)

Space is limited! To sign up, please email Catia Santos, [email protected].

Leadership Roles Are Currently Available Across All ERGs.

As a co-lead of an Employee Resource Group (ERG), you will have a unique opportunity to help create a meaningful community that team members can belong to, and develop valuable leadership skills at the same time.

If you would like to get involved and learn about these leadership development opportunities, reach out for more information.

Current ERGs include:

AAPI
Military Veterans Alliance
Shades of Blackness
Women’s Empowerment
TransAction
Out@VNS Health

To learn more about the current ERGs at VNS Health, click here.

Contact a member of the ERG Program Team: Amanda Weiner or Devon Gould to learn more.

Find Out How to Build a Foundation of Financial Wellness from the Experts at Empower. You Can Still Register for the Last Two Available Webinars Today, Friday, January 30.

Building a foundation of financial wellness: Explore financial aspects that affect everyone’s life, hear personal experiences, and steps to take toward financial wellness.

Cómo crear las bases del bienestar financiero : Explorar los aspectos financieros que afectan la vida de todos, escuchar experiencias personales, y pasos para seguir hacia el bienestar financiero.

How to Join:

When:
- Friday, January 30 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Friday, January 30 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Webex
How to register:
- To register for any of the sessions listed above, click here.

Join the Military Veterans Alliance (MVA) ERG by Microsoft Teams for Their Monthly Meeting on Thursday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Join the Military Veterans Alliance (MVA) ERG by Microsoft Teams for their monthly meeting on Thursday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m.

How to Join:

When:
- Thursday, February 5 from 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams
How to join the meeting:
- To join the MVA ERG monthly meeting, click here on Thursday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m.

You’re Invited to Attend a Virtual Chat ‘n Chew with the Shades of Blackness ERG on Friday, February 6 at 12:00 Noon.

Join Shades of Blackness ERG in this virtual gathering to reconnect, learn about opportunities to get involved, and celebrate the start of Black History Month.

All are welcome to join!

How to Join:

When:
- Friday, February 6 from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams
How to join the meeting:
- To join the Chat n’ Chew, click here on Friday, February 6 at 12:00 noon.

Come to the Black History Month Celebration on Tuesday, February 24 at 12:00 Noon.

Come to the Black History Month celebration on Tuesday, February 24 at 12:00 noon, hosted by the Shades of Blackness ERG. The celebration will be held in the 3rd Floor Grand Café at the 220 East 42nd Street office in Manhattan.

How to Join:

Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Where: 3rd Floor Grand Café, 220 East 42nd Street office, Manhattan

All VNS Health Team Members are Invited to the Lunar New Year Celebration on Wednesday, February 25 at 12:00 Noon

The AAPI Employee Resource Group is hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration on Wednesday, February 11 from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m. at VNS Health, 220 East 42nd Street, 3rd Floor, Grand Cafe.

This in-person celebration event will include crafts, light refreshments and an opportunity to learn about and/or connect with Asian cultures of different countries of origin.

The event is open to all VNS Health and no RSVP is required.

How to Join:

Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Where: 3rd Floor Grand Café, 220 East 42nd Street office, Manhattan

Register for the New Virtual Slow Flow & Restorative Yoga Class on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. And Don’t Forget, You Can Take a Virtual Meditation Class on Mondays or Fridays!

Ready to begin the new year feeling refreshed and balanced? We’re excited to kick off the new year with Slow Flow & Restorative Yoga! The first class will be held virtually on Thursday, January 8 at 6:00 p.m. To take the class, you must register in advance.

Why Join?

Discover benefits that may help you feel your best:

Beginner-friendly—perfect for anyone starting their wellness journey. In 30 minutes, you can learn effective stress reduction techniques, improve your focus and concentration and help improve your social and emotional well-being.
Recharge your body and mind with support for physical and emotional fatigue.
Sleep better and wake up refreshed.

For more information about this class, click here.

How to Join Virtual Slow Flow & Restorative Yoga:

When: Thursdays
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
How to register: To register for the class and get the link to join, click here.

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.