Dear Friend,
I wanted to share with you that our National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC), continually advocates for the work we do and the patients we serve. Keeping our voices heard in Washington is very important. Each March, NAHC provides an advocacy opportunity for all states to meet with their legislators in Washington. Part of my role is to participate in these activities, so the NH voice is heard.
Last week I attended the March on Washington event in DC. I met with the Congressional offices of Representative Chris Pappas, Representative Annie Kuster, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, and Senator Maggie Hassan. We discussed reimbursement reform, advocating that they stop the cuts to Home Health Care. The proposed cut for 2024 is 10%. We discussed the nursing shortage and the need for solutions before it becomes worse than it is today. Other topics discussed were Hospice oversight, end of life care and our aging population in NH. All our meetings with our delegation were positive. They understand the work that we do in the Home Health and Hospice sector and how important our work is in our communities.
Happy Spring and as always, we are here for you, wherever you call home!
Julie Reynolds, RN, MS
President/CEO
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Our President/CEO, Julie Reynolds was in Washington DC for this year's March on Washington as part of NAHC Advocacy Day (National Association for Home Care & Hospice). |
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(l to r) Beth Slepian, President and CEO of Granite VNA, Congressman Chris Pappas, Julie Reynolds, President/CEO of Cornerstone VNA, and Gerri Holmes, CFO of Granite VNA. Our local home health leaders are sharing their voices on key policy issues with members of Congress to support the future of Home Health and Hospice. |
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Read our 2022 Annual Report:
"Stories That Inspire"
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Annual Board Meeting Updates |
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Our Board of Directors held their annual meeting last month and is pleased to share some important announcements!
Our longtime Board Member and Board Chair, Susan Gaudiello, announced our new Board Chair, Dr. Archana Bhargava. We are grateful for their incredible leadership! The Board also celebrated and said goodbye to two wonderful members who both served for 12 years, Sharla Rollins of First Seacoast Bank, and Ruth Henderson. The Board appreciates their tremendous guidance and support. They will be greatly missed. We are pleased to introduce our newest Board Member, Gina DeNuzzio from First Seacoast Bank. Welcome!
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Outgoing Board Members Sharla Rollins and Ruth Henderson |
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Outgoing Board Chair Susan Gaudiello and New Board Chair Dr. Archana Bhargava |
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New Board Member Gina DeNuzzio |
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Healthcare Heroes Through History - Did You Know? |
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As we continue our 110 year anniversary celebration and recognition of our healthcare heroes through history, journey back with us to 1933, the VNA had been providing much needed services to patients for 20 years in Rochester. During this time, Mrs. Celia Young and Mrs. Violet Bliskey (seen here) were very active public health nurses, going above and beyond to provide care at home as evidenced by numerous news articles published throughout the decade.
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Resources - Support - Community |
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Hospice Team Welcomed Home Vietnam Veterans |
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Our Hospice Team showed their appreciation and gratitude to Veterans, particularly Vietnam Veterans, with a "Welcome Home" event during the Rollinsford American Legion Post 47 monthly dinner. March 29 marked the anniversary of the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam (in 1973). We are part of the We Honor Veterans program, currently level 4, working towards the highest level designation of level 5. We thank and honor veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. We are forever grateful for their bravery.
(l to r: Maureen Steer, CVNA Holistic Disciplines Manager, June Gallup, CVNA Clinical Quality Manager and Shannon Doonan, CVNA Hospice Volunteer Coordinator).
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Welcome Home was the theme of the evening for the veterans at the Rollinsford American Legion. |
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Our Hospice team members baked homemade goodies for the Veterans. |
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Annual Caregiver Event is Back in Person! |
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We are back in person for our 7th Annual Caregivers Connect Event!
May 18 from 1:30-4:30
at the Comfort Inn on 10 Hotel Drive, in Dover NH.
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Speaker Vicki Kirby, APRN will help family caregiver attendees rethink and reinforce self care in a way that is attainable and meaningful and most of all SIMPLE.
The event is free, but registration is required.
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Thank you to our Caregivers Connect Sponsor |
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Monthly Caregiver Support Available |
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Upcoming Community Educational Presentations |
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"Nutrition for Seniors"
Thursday, April 6
10:30am
Rochester Senior Activity Center
150 Wakefield St
Rochester, NH
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"Tai Chi for Caregivers"
Wednesday, April 19
10:30am
Dover Public Library
73 Locust Street
Dover, NH
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Cornerstone VNA is designated as a safe "Place" by the Dover Mental Health Alliance. The DMHA “Place” designation reflects our efforts to support our employees, colleagues, and customers’ mental health and creates a culture that understands, embraces and addresses the complexities of mental health.
Here is a springtime tip from our Behavioral Health Team.
Spring is in the air! Spring is all about new beginnings and transformations; it's a season that symbolizes starting fresh and starting over. Spring is one of the most powerful seasons of the year as it is brimming with psychological themes of renewal, re-birth and life. These themes form the basis for healing and sustaining emotions of optimism and hope. Spring is the most "hopeful" of all the seasons.
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Please check our calendar for a list of wellness clinics with our wellness nurse, Sandy Powers, RN. |
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Cornerstone Team in the Community! |
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Cornerstone VNA has established a team for the Relay for Life of Strafford County. Please join our team by registering today at www.relayforlife.org/StraffordNH.
Team members can come walk a few laps, support those that were touched by cancer, visit with other team members. During the evening teams will be walking along the luminarias that will light up the track to honor every life that was touched by cancer. Dedicate a luminaria to an individual that is battling cancer, has overcome cancer, or was lost to cancer and you want to honor their memory. If you would like a donation to go towards a luminaria please reach out to Danielle Perron our team captain.
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Want to Make a Difference? Volunteer With Us! |
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Our dynamic volunteer team is top notch and completes our Circle of Caring!
We have a variety of opportunities to get involved. Click the button below to learn more.
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We are grateful to the following businesses for their generous support over the past year! |
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Join Our Award-Winning Team |
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You could be the perfect fit as an RN or LNA!
Explore opportunities to make a positive difference as a member of our team.
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Donations to Cornerstone VNA help us continue providing access to care for those in need and further support innovate programs and services for people of all ages from birth through end of life. Make a gift today to support our programs and services, or contact our Advancement Department at 603-332-1133 x1203 to learn more. |
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Do you know about our Norma Snow Legacy Society?
The Norma Snow Legacy Society was established in 2016 to honor our founder, and to recognize those who have chosen to make a lasting commitment to Cornerstone VNA through a will, trust or other planned gift.
As a member, your support will ensure that Cornerstone VNA will continue to be here for future generations.
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Home Care. Hospice Care. Palliative Care. Life Care - Private Duty. Community Care. |
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Cornerstone VNA | Website | 800-691-1133
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