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May 06 2016
Norene Mostkoff Joins Visiting Nurse as Chief Executive Officer

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Visiting Nurse Health System Appoints New CEO

Norene Mostkoff brings deep expertise, seasoned leadership and boundless energy
to drive Home Health and Hospice growth opportunities

Atlanta, May 6, 2016 – Visiting Nurse Health System, greater Atlanta’s long-time leader in
providing home health and end-of-life care services, is pleased to announce the appointment of
Norene Mostkoff as CEO beginning in July.

Since 2009 Mostkoff has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of HCI-VNS Care
Services of Des Moines, Iowa, currently serving over 65,000 patients annually in 44 counties. In
2012 Mostkoff successfully led the merger of Hospice of Central Iowa and Visiting Nurse
Services of Iowa—the state’s largest home care and hospice programs—to provide
compassionate and effective community-based care. Under Mostkoff’s leadership, HCI-VNS
was recognized as one of the best places to work in Iowa by the Des Moines Register, honored
with the United Way of Central Iowa Live United Give Award and the Better Business Bureau’s
Integrity Award. She is currently the Chair Elect of the Visiting Nurse Association of America.
Prior to HCI-VNS, Mostkoff served as the chief operating officer at HospiceCare Inc. (now
Agrace HospiceCare) in Madison, Wisconsin, which provided end-of-life care to more than 500
patients each day. Mostkoff has more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, as
well as winning awards for Outstanding Agency Leader of the Year 2015 by the Visiting Nurse
Association of America, and Advocate of the Year 2015 by the United Way of Central Iowa. She
earned an MBA from University of Wisconsin and a Mathematics Teaching degree from
University of Illinois.

“The entire Visiting Nurse Health System family is excited to welcome Norene with her wealth
of experience, and commitment to mission she brings,” said Bill Henagan, Visiting Nurse’s
Board Chair. “The Board of Directors have spent a great deal of time determining the right
person to lead Visiting Nurse into the future. Norene will allow us to continue to serve a larger,
more pivotal role in Atlanta’s home health and end-of-life care.”

Mostkoff replaces Interim CEO, Atlanta native, and prior COO Mary Arthur who stepped in
from retirement in December to provide fresh leadership and invaluable support to Visiting
Nurse and the CEO transition process.

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First in Georgia!
Visiting Nurse is proud to announce that our HeartCare at Home™ program is the first home health program in Georgia certified by the American Heart Association® for Home Health–Heart Failure care.
Because heart failure care doesn’t stop when a patient leaves the hospital. This certification reflects our commitment to evidence-based, high-quality care and our dedicated clinicians who bring specialized heart failure support directly to patients where they are most comfortable, in the place they call home.

After 78 years, we’re proud to continue advancing care at home. ❤️

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First in Georgia! Visiting Nurse is proud to announce that our HeartCare at Home™ program is the first home health program in Georgia certified by the American Heart Association® for Home Health–Heart Failure care. Because heart failure care doesn’t stop when a patient leaves the hospital. This certification reflects our commitment to evidence-based, high-quality care and our dedicated clinicians who bring specialized heart failure support directly to patients where they are most comfortable, in the place they call home. After 78 years, we’re proud to continue advancing care at home. ❤️ #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HeartCareAtHome #HeartFailure #HomeHealth #AmericanHeartAssociation

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We are so grateful for our volunteers who give their time, compassion and heart to serve our patients and families in need.
What a beautiful reminder of the lasting impact a caring volunteer can make through companionship, connection and simply being present.
Thank you to our volunteers for the meaningful difference you make for our patients and families every day.

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We are so grateful for our volunteers who give their time, compassion and heart to serve our patients and families in need. What a beautiful reminder of the lasting impact a caring volunteer can make through companionship, connection and simply being present. Thank you to our volunteers for the meaningful difference you make for our patients and families every day.

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Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta was proud to celebrate National Assisted Living Week all month long, with celebrations honoring the national theme “Shining Through the Years.”

We enjoyed celebrating with the residents and team at Brookdale Carrollton, GA, honoring the lives, stories and connections that make every year meaningful. (pictured below)

#NationalAssistedLivingWeek #ShiningThroughTheYears #HospiceAtlanta #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #BrookdaleCarrollton #SeniorCare #CommunityCare

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Visiting Nurse | Hospice Atlanta was proud to celebrate National Assisted Living Week all month long, with celebrations honoring the national theme “Shining Through the Years.” We enjoyed celebrating with the residents and team at Brookdale Carrollton, GA, honoring the lives, stories and connections that make every year meaningful. (pictured below) #NationalAssistedLivingWeek #ShiningThroughTheYears #HospiceAtlanta #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #BrookdaleCarrollton #SeniorCare #CommunityCare

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🌟Congratulations to our Employee of the Month! 🌟

Please join us in celebrating our Hospice Atlanta Nurse Tasha for her dedication, hard work and commitment to our Hospice Atlanta patients and families. We thank you for all you do for our patients, families and team!

👏 Congratulations, Tasha!

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🌟Congratulations to our Employee of the Month! 🌟 Please join us in celebrating our Hospice Atlanta Nurse Tasha for her dedication, hard work and commitment to our Hospice Atlanta patients and families. We thank you for all you do for our patients, families and team! 👏 Congratulations, Tasha!

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Team Hospice Atlanta proudly participated in this year`s Kaiser Permanente’s Run, Walk & Roll 5K! As a valued healthcare partner, we are grateful for the opportunity to join forces and come together to support health, wellness and a healthier community.

Thank you to everyone who represented Hospice Atlanta and Visiting Nurse Health System. We are proud to support events that bring our healthcare partners and community together to in health!

#HospiceAtlanta #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #KaiserPermanente #RunWalkAndRoll #CommunityHealth #HealthAndWellness #HealthyCommunity #AtlantaCommunity #HealthcarePartners

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Team Hospice Atlanta proudly participated in this year's Kaiser Permanente’s Run, Walk & Roll 5K! As a valued healthcare partner, we are grateful for the opportunity to join forces and come together to support health, wellness and a healthier community. Thank you to everyone who represented Hospice Atlanta and Visiting Nurse Health System. We are proud to support events that bring our healthcare partners and community together to in health! #HospiceAtlanta #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #KaiserPermanente #RunWalkAndRoll #CommunityHealth #HealthAndWellness #HealthyCommunity #AtlantaCommunity #HealthcarePartners

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Georgia is aging. Are we ready?

Join Visiting Nurse Health System`s Healthcare Champions for The Future of Aging at Home-What Georgia Must Do Next, Friday, October 9, as we bring healthcare, business, philanthropy and public policy leaders together for an important conversation about the future of aging in our state.

We’ll explore how Georgia can strengthen infrastructure, encourage innovation, build collaboration and shape policies that support people aging at home.

Hosted by Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, featuring Bill A. Dombi as our keynote speaker.

Friday, October 9, 2026
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Complimentary Executive Luncheon Space is limited

Let’s shape what comes next, together.

#HealthcareChampions #AgingAtHome #AgingInGeorgia #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HealthcareLeadership

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Georgia is aging. Are we ready? Join Visiting Nurse Health System's Healthcare Champions for The Future of Aging at Home-What Georgia Must Do Next, Friday, October 9, as we bring healthcare, business, philanthropy and public policy leaders together for an important conversation about the future of aging in our state. We’ll explore how Georgia can strengthen infrastructure, encourage innovation, build collaboration and shape policies that support people aging at home. Hosted by Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, featuring Bill A. Dombi as our keynote speaker. Friday, October 9, 2026 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Complimentary Executive Luncheon Space is limited Let’s shape what comes next, together. #HealthcareChampions #AgingAtHome #AgingInGeorgia #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HealthcareLeadership

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Hospice Atlanta was proud to be out in the community today at JenCare Riverdale’s Patient Appreciation Event!

Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta is proud to partner with JenCare, bringing care, education and resources to our Atlanta communities, and working together to improve patients` quality of life, through both Palliative Care and Hospice programs.

Through these dynamic partnerships, we help our communities thrive, by allowing us to move beyond simply providing services, truly making a difference through quality healthcare and better results for the patients and families we serve.

#ValueBasedCare #ACO #PatientCenteredCare #PalliativeCare #HospiceCare #CommunityHealth #HealthcarePartnerships #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #JenCare

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Hospice Atlanta was proud to be out in the community today at JenCare Riverdale’s Patient Appreciation Event! Visiting Nurse Health System / Hospice Atlanta is proud to partner with JenCare, bringing care, education and resources to our Atlanta communities, and working together to improve patients' quality of life, through both Palliative Care and Hospice programs. Through these dynamic partnerships, we help our communities thrive, by allowing us to move beyond simply providing services, truly making a difference through quality healthcare and better results for the patients and families we serve. #ValueBasedCare #ACO #PatientCenteredCare #PalliativeCare #HospiceCare #CommunityHealth #HealthcarePartnerships #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #JenCare

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At Visiting Nurse, the work we do is mission-driven.
Every visit, every conversation and every act of care is an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life and to serve our community when it matters most.
This Labor Day, we’re grateful for our employees who keep moving forward, showing up and making a difference every day.
Thank you for all you do.
#LaborDay #MissionDriven #visitingnursehealthsystem #HealthcareHeroes #ServingOurCommunity See less

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At Visiting Nurse, the work we do is mission-driven. Every visit, every conversation and every act of care is an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life and to serve our community when it matters most. This Labor Day, we’re grateful for our employees who keep moving forward, showing up and making a difference every day. Thank you for all you do. #LaborDay #MissionDriven #visitingnursehealthsystem #HealthcareHeroes #ServingOurCommunity See less

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At Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta, we’re honored to care for the veterans in our community, recognizing not only their healthcare needs, but the lives, sacrifices and service that shaped who they are.

From bringing compassionate care into their home, we’re committed to making sure those who served our country are treated with the dignity, respect and gratitude they deserve.

We are honored to serve those who served. 🇺🇸

#Veterans #HonoringVeterans #HospiceAtlanta #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #VeteransCare #CommunityCare

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At Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta, we’re honored to care for the veterans in our community, recognizing not only their healthcare needs, but the lives, sacrifices and service that shaped who they are. From bringing compassionate care into their home, we’re committed to making sure those who served our country are treated with the dignity, respect and gratitude they deserve. We are honored to serve those who served. 🇺🇸 #Veterans #HonoringVeterans #HospiceAtlanta #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #VeteransCare #CommunityCare

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