History
2017 – Launched cloud-based electronic medical records software Homecare Homebase to provide streamlined, automated processes to improve clinical outcomes and assist with recruiting and retention.
2016 – The second Elisabeth Kübler Ross Library in the United States is opened at Hospice Atlanta Center. The library houses publications, international awards and personal mementos of the Swiss-American psychiatrist who revolutionized the study of death, dying and grieving.
2015 – Launched $8 million expansion campaign to address four key strategic priorities: Technology improvements, enhanced Clinical Training and Education, Care Coordination solutions, and sustainability of our Hospice Atlanta Center.
2014 – Began self-pay Residential Hospice Care program, offering Hospice Atlanta Center amenities and advanced services to patients whose homes are not properly equipped for hospice care—all for less than the cost of private care at home.
2012 – Selected as Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top Workplace.
2012 – Launched the High-Risk Patient Program through partnerships with referring hospitals to reduce re-hospitalization rates among patients with high-risk diagnoses.
2009 – Launched the Healthy Transitions™ program to serve low income, HUD communities who do not have healthcare services readily available.
2007 – Launched in-home remote monitoring program, allowing patients to have more control over managing their health at home.
1996 – Opened the 36-bed Hospice Atlanta Center in Buckhead to serve patients whose needs cannot be met in the home. The center is designed for the comfort of both the patients and their families.
1994 – Launched Camp STARS, the first bereavement camp in the state for children who have lost a loved one. The three-day camp, held at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA, provides a safe environment where children can share their feelings of loss and grief with each other, with trained counselors and with other children in similar situations.
1991 – Launched the Children’s Hospice program.
1990 – Created the Alzheimer’s care program.
1975 – Became the first provider of hospice services in Atlanta under the name Hospice Atlanta.
1948 – Visiting Nurse Association opens its doors on West Peachtree Street at the Academy of Medicine. With a staff of two nurses, we begin serving patients in Fulton and DeKalb Counties.
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Honored to bring together distinguished individuals from across Georgia at this week`s Healthcare Champions community event at the Buckhead Club. We are grateful for our sponsor, Cadence Bank, for their support, and to the amazing keynote speaker Amaka Eneanya, MD, MPH, FASN, whose insights and expertise inspired meaningful dialogue among the packed room of leaders. hashtag#community hashtag#healthcareforall hashtag#georgia hashtag#visitingnursehealthsystem hashtag#hospiceatlanta
🎉We celebrate 77 years of caring for you, Georgia!
Since our founding in 1948, Visiting Nurse has grown from just two nurses serving Fulton and DeKalb counties to today, your trusted in-home healthcare, hospice and aging services provider, bringing you the FULL healthcare continuum in the comfort of the place you call home!
We are proud of our history—and even more excited for the future. Thank you for allowing us to care for you, Georgia, for 77 years and growing! 💙
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Today Is National Grief Awareness Day
📸 Let’s turn awareness into action.
📢 Text `CampSTARS` to 71777
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Our Camp STARS bereavement camp is designed to help those that have lost a loved one know they are not alone and that their feelings of loss are normal. This weekend family camp provides a safe environment for both children and adults to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way. This year`s camp is November 7-9, learn more here. https://vnhs.org/hospice-atlanta/camp-stars/
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In honor of National Grief Awareness month...
Tag someone who’s been there for you during grief.
Share your memorable moments of remembrance.
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3 Days to National Grief Awareness Day, August 30.
What Will You Do?”
📲 Click here and donate or fundraise! https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/CampSTARS
Hospice Atlanta`s Camp STARS Bereavement camp
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Grief Can Look Like this.
Grief is complicated — especially for children.
Grief Awareness Month: we invite you to please share your story and tag us to raise awareness this month!
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Supporting our community as they grieve is important this month, National Grief Awareness Month, and every month here at Hospice Atlanta.
Another way we support those who have suffered a loss is with Camp STARS- our weekend family bereavement camp. For 31 years, we`ve provided a safe environment for adults and children to share their feelings, meet others in similar situations, and have fun while learning how to grieve in an emotionally healthy way.
Hear from our campers how important Camp is to their journey.
📱Text CampSTARS to 71777 to support healing.
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August is National Grief Awareness Month.
Grief isn’t something we ‘get over’ — it’s something we learn to live with. This August, please join along in honoring all who grieve, and let`s raise awareness around grief, together.
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💙 Compassion in Action. Care at Home. 💚
At Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta, we are your solution to healthcare and aging in the home.
For over 75 years, we’ve served metro Atlanta with trusted healthcare in the home rooted in dignity, respect, and clinical excellence. We bring expert, compassionate care directly to the homes for every stage of your healthcare journey. From home health after an injury, surgery or life event, to safe & compassionate end of life care with Hospice Atlanta, we’re honored to be part of your care journey.
📍 Proudly non-profit. Proudly local.
Learn more or refer a loved one: www.vnhs.org
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Come and learn with us!
Hospice Atlanta is a proud vendor at the upcoming Made Whole Senior Resource Fair and we`d love to see you there!
This even has Free Admission AND Free Parking!
Come and learn from the best in Georgia`s aging industry experts! #aginggracefully #seniorliving #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem
It`s been a great month celebrating our July Employee of the Month!
Thank you Chintan!
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