Vero Beach, FL (May 5, 2009) – The Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) joins hundreds of organizations across the country in celebrating National VNA Week, May 11–17, 2009, by recognizing the importance of visiting nurse agencies and home healthcare providers who deliver high-quality, affordable care to elderly and disabled patients in the home and community setting.
“The second week of May has been set aside as a special time for expressing our appreciation to thousands of home healthcare clinicians and homecare providers who tirelessly care for millions of patients across the country,” stated Andy Carter, VNAA President and CEO. “We join Visiting Nurse Agencies across the country in saying thank you for the compassionate care provided by visiting nurses and home health providers.”
Jim Newbrough, President and CEO of the VNA of the Treasure Coast, which is headquartered in Vero Beach, echoed Carter’s sentiments. “At the VNA of the Treasure Coast, we provide services to those in our community who need it the most. We are able to provide this care because of the wonderful staff and our commitment to the mission of improving the lives of those we serve,” said Newbrough.
“Nonprofit Visiting Nurse Agencies treat patients where it matters most…in the home. There is no better time than now to recognize their contributions to healthcare and to express appreciation for the service and added value they offer society and our healthcare system,” added Carter.
About the VNA of The Treasure Coast
The VNA of the Treasure Coast provides home healthcare servicesincluding Medicare-reimbursed and private-duty nursing; home health aides; physical, speech, and occupational therapy; in-home companions; and personal transportation—throughout the Treasure Coast. The agency is also the only licensed hospice provider in Indian River County, offering end-of-life care in patients’ homes, local hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and the VNA Hospice House. The non-profit organization also provides wellness services such as flu and pneumonia vaccinations, no-cost blood pressure/blood sugar screenings, and speakers on health-related topics for local community groups.
About the VNAA
The VNAA is the official national association for nonprofit, community-based Visiting Nurse Agencies (VNAs) and nonprofit home health providers who care for and treat approximately 4 million patients each year. The nation's VNAs share a nonprofit mission to provide cost-effective and compassionate home healthcare to some of the nation's most vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly and individuals with disabilities. For more information about the VNAA, go to www.vnaa.org.
