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VNS Westchester's Lisa Sioufas, Manager of the agency's Mental Health and Social Work Program for the past seven years, was chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of judges to be one of ten "Healthcare Heroes" named by Westchester Magazine. Lisa was cited for her exemplary care of and advocacy for patients coping with mental illness at home. She was feted by the Magazine at a May 15th luncheon, and profiled in its May issue.
VNS Westchester marked the launch of its home healthcare services for Dutchess residents by hosting a networking reception for over 100 healthcare and social service providers in the County. The event, held on October 23rd, at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie was an opportunity to learn about our services and how to coordinate care for patients.
VNS Westchester and our affiliate, Westchester Care at Home, have been re-accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc. (CHAP), indicating that both agencies continue to meet the highest standards of excellence for home healthcare and private duty care...
According to the most current available data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), VNS Westchester has served as the #1 home healthcare agency in Westchester for two consecutive years.
Westchester Visiting Nurse Services Group, Inc., the parent organization of VNS Westchester and its affiliate agency, Westchester Care at Home, has announced the appointment of six new Board Members. Each brings diverse skills and experience that will help the agency implement its strategic plan for growth while adapting to the changing home care landscape.
Four deserving nursing students from local colleges were the beneficiaries of scholarships totaling $17,500 awarded by VNS Westchester at the March 8th Women's Hall of Fame luncheon, sponsored by the Women's Research and Education Fund.
Two major trends – the aging of America and New York State’s drive to make healthcare services more cost efficient – have created an unprecedented demand for quality home healthcare services in counties north of New York City.
White Plains Mayor Tom Roach proclaimed Dec. 13, 2012 as "Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester & Putnam" Day
Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester & Putnam (VNSWP) today announced that it has achieved national recognition as a member of the 2012 HomeCare Elite™, designating it one of the top-performing home healthcare agencies in the United States.
March 25, 2012 -- Health care leaders from throughout Westchester and Putnam counties gathered in White Plains last week to hear William Dombi, vice president for law at the National Association for Home Care and Hospice and director of the Center