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Dinners with Love Recognizes Volunteers with Annual Awards

Dinners with Love, a Brandon based non-profit agency dedicated to providing free, delivered meals from local restaurants to hospice patients and their families recently honored two individuals from the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region at their virtual Comfort for a Cause event.
Volunteer Dick Bower from Bennington County received the Jean Finnerty Award, an award given to an outstanding volunteer, and Patti Buscemi, from Rutland County received the Sunflower Award in recognition of her efforts in coordinating the Dinners with Love program at the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region.

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Wins Gold Award at The 2020 Lamplighter Awards

Westford, MA – In its 30th Annual Lamplighter Awards, The New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo) honored the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region with a gold award for its work in healthcare marketing. The Lamplighters were established to showcase and honor excellence in healthcare communications throughout the New England region. The 2020 ... Read more

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Employee Awards Announced

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) is pleased to announce this year’s Employee of the Year and HEALTH Matters Award Winners. Thirty-eight employees were recognized for years of service including Sharon Davis, Utilization Review Specialist for 35 years of service. Davis was also recognized as the VNAHSR’s Employee of the Year.

Nicole L. Moran, MSN, BA, RN Named Chief Clinical Operations Officer at VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region

Nicole Moran, leadership

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) has named Nicole L. Moran, MSN, BA, RN as Chief Clinical Operations Officer. She will have system-level responsibility for organizing, planning, directing, and evaluating all clinical services and care delivery models. This includes home health care and hospice and palliative care services. She will play a key role in the agency’s efforts to build an engaged, collaborative culture for nurses and interdisciplinary care teams.

Important Information About COVID-19

What is Coronavirus? How serious is it?

A coronavirus is one of a cluster of diseases named because it resembles a crown when viewed under a microscope. Coronaviruses vary in severity—some producing symptoms similar to a common cold, and others more dangerous, especially to people who are vulnerable because of age or health status. COVID-19, a more severe coronavirus, has recently spread to many countries including to the United States.

You Can Make a Difference: Volunteer for Hospice

Volunteers play a critical role in enhancing the end-of-life experiences of people facing serious illness and their families. Volunteers represent all life experiences and are drawn to hospice for a variety of reasons, but the defining characteristics that unite them are compassion and the desire to help others. Their many skills are matched to important tasks within our mission.

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Recognizes Employees of the Quarter

“The dedication and patient-focused commitment shown by our employees is an inspiration. All of our employees, no matter where they work in the organization, have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the care we provide our patients,” said Ron Cioffi, CEO of the VNAHSR. “We are honored that Allison and Juli join us in our mission and commitment to the health of our communities.”

Dancing with the Rutland Stars Announces 2019 Cast

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR) is excited to announce the return of its popular fundraiser, Dancing with the Rutland Stars, for its 9th year. The event will be held on October 12, 2019 at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. The event benefits Kids on the Move and the Pediatric High-Tech program of the VNAHSR.

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