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Nov 27 2024
Shannon Drake Named New Board Member for Visiting Nurse Health System

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Atlanta, November 25, 2024 – Visiting Nurse Health System, Georgia’s leader in providing healthcare and aging services at home, announced the election of Shannon Drake as a new board member for Visiting Nurse Health System’s Board of Directors.

Drake, a Healthcare and Real Estate Partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, brings extensive experience in long-term care, specifically the home health and hospice settings.  As the former chief legal officer and corporate secretary of a national home health and hospice provider, Shannon understands the complex regulatory and operational environment home care providers navigate daily.

“Shannon’s extensive legal expertise and dedication to community service will be invaluable assets to Visiting Nurse Health System’s Board of Directors,” shares Dorothy Davis, President and CEO of Visiting Nurse Health System. “His understanding of healthcare regulations and commitment to ethical governance will strengthen our efforts to provide exceptional care and support to our patients and their families. We look forward to benefiting from his strategic insights and innovative perspectives as we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare.”

Shannon offered, “I am honored and excited about this opportunity to partner with Visiting Nurse Health System to expand its mission and to continue to serve Georgia’s most in need in their homes.”

About Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta

Founded in 1948, Visiting Nurse Health System is Georgia’s solution for healthcare and aging at home. Celebrating 75 years of service, Visiting Nurse continues to live its mission today, improving lives and positively impacting the well-being of patients, families, and communities, including the largest low-income senior population. Serving 57 counties, approximately 15,000 patients, and providing 8,800 charitable care visits annually, Visiting Nurse is Georgia’s first and largest nonprofit provider of healthcare at home. For more information, please visit www.vnhs.org.

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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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💫 Camp STARS 2026 is almost here! ⭐️
Our volunteers are getting ready for a wonderful weekend of connection, laughter, support and memories with our bereaved families this November.
Camp is nearly full, and we can’t wait to welcome our 2026 STARS! ⭐️✨

#CampSTARS #HospiceAtlanta #BereavementSupport #CommunityOfCare #VolunteersWhoCare

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💫 Camp STARS 2026 is almost here! ⭐️ Our volunteers are getting ready for a wonderful weekend of connection, laughter, support and memories with our bereaved families this November. Camp is nearly full, and we can’t wait to welcome our 2026 STARS! ⭐️✨ #CampSTARS #HospiceAtlanta #BereavementSupport #CommunityOfCare #VolunteersWhoCare

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We’re grateful when patients and families share their experience with Hospice Atlanta. Their stories not only encourage our team, but can also help other families feel more confident as they consider hospice care for someone they love.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey.
#hospiceatlanta#hospicecare#ourwhy#CompassionateCare

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We’re grateful when patients and families share their experience with Hospice Atlanta. Their stories not only encourage our team, but can also help other families feel more confident as they consider hospice care for someone they love. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. #hospiceatlanta#hospicecare#ourwhy#CompassionateCare

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Please join us in celebrating our Employee of the Month!
Geraldine has been part of the Visiting Nurse Health System family for nearly a decade, bringing dedication, care and commitment to the work she does every day.

We’re grateful for all you do, Geraldine! 👏💙

#EmployeeOfTheMonth #TeamVNHS #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HealthcareHeroes

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Please join us in celebrating our Employee of the Month! Geraldine has been part of the Visiting Nurse Health System family for nearly a decade, bringing dedication, care and commitment to the work she does every day. We’re grateful for all you do, Geraldine! 👏💙 #EmployeeOfTheMonth #TeamVNHS #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HealthcareHeroes

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Visiting Nurse`s Palliative Care program focuses on comfort, quality of life and support for people living with serious illness, while helping patients and families navigate their care.
Learn more about Palliative Care through Visiting Nurse Health System and how our team can help.
#palliativecare#visitingnursehealthsystem#qualityoflife#CompassionateCare

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Visiting Nurse's Palliative Care program focuses on comfort, quality of life and support for people living with serious illness, while helping patients and families navigate their care. Learn more about Palliative Care through Visiting Nurse Health System and how our team can help. #palliativecare#visitingnursehealthsystem#qualityoflife#CompassionateCare

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We’re back with the second installment of our Hospice Myth or Fact series to help our patients, families and our community better understand hospice care and the support available when it’s needed most.
Have a question about hospice? Hospice Atlanta is here to help, because knowing the facts can make all the difference.
Our team is available to answer questions, provide guidance and help families understand navigate care options.
#HospiceMythOrFact #HospiceAtlanta #HospiceCare #HereToHelp #CompassionateCare

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We’re back with the second installment of our Hospice Myth or Fact series to help our patients, families and our community better understand hospice care and the support available when it’s needed most. Have a question about hospice? Hospice Atlanta is here to help, because knowing the facts can make all the difference. Our team is available to answer questions, provide guidance and help families understand navigate care options. #HospiceMythOrFact #HospiceAtlanta #HospiceCare #HereToHelp #CompassionateCare

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Aging Better starts with a community that cares!
Our Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta Home Health and Hospice teams were proud to be part of the Aging Better Expo, hosted by our valued healthcare partner, Kaiser Permanente.
The event brought seniors and community partners together for a day focused on health, wellness, resources and connections that help older adults live and age well in their homes!
Great event connecting one-on-one with seniors, answering questions, sharing information about our full care continuum filled with services to help seniors age in place.

We’re grateful to Kaiser Permanente and all the organizations working together to care for Atlanta’s growing senior community. When we come together, we make our community stronger by bringing information, resources and connection to our seniors to thrive at home.

#agingbetterexpo#kaiserpermanente#visitingnursehealthsystem#hospiceatlanta#homehealth#seniorcare#AtlantaCommunity#CommunityCare

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Aging Better starts with a community that cares! Our Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta Home Health and Hospice teams were proud to be part of the Aging Better Expo, hosted by our valued healthcare partner, Kaiser Permanente. The event brought seniors and community partners together for a day focused on health, wellness, resources and connections that help older adults live and age well in their homes! Great event connecting one-on-one with seniors, answering questions, sharing information about our full care continuum filled with services to help seniors age in place. We’re grateful to Kaiser Permanente and all the organizations working together to care for Atlanta’s growing senior community. When we come together, we make our community stronger by bringing information, resources and connection to our seniors to thrive at home. #agingbetterexpo#kaiserpermanente#visitingnursehealthsystem#hospiceatlanta#homehealth#seniorcare#AtlantaCommunity#CommunityCare

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Grateful for strong community partnerships that help build strong nonprofit leadership.
For the past five years, OnBoard has been an important pipeline for recruiting talented, committed leaders to the Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta Board of Directors. Their work has helped us connect with individuals who bring fresh perspectives, valuable expertise, and a genuine commitment to our mission.
We’ve seen that impact firsthand. Mel Coker, now in her first term as Board Chair, came to our board through OnBoard and stepped into the chair role following Nicole Hart’s successful completion of her term. And now, we are excited to welcome Amy Katnik as the newest leader joining our board through the OnBoard pipeline.
Strong organizations need strong governance, and strong governance starts with finding the right people who are willing to serve.
Thank you, OnBoard, for five years of partnership and for helping Visiting Nurse Health System continue to strengthen the leadership around our board table. We are grateful for the partnership and excited about the leaders still to come.

#OnBoard #BoardLeadership #NonprofitLeadership #Governance #CommunityLeadership #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HospiceAtlanta

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Grateful for strong community partnerships that help build strong nonprofit leadership. For the past five years, OnBoard has been an important pipeline for recruiting talented, committed leaders to the Visiting Nurse Health System | Hospice Atlanta Board of Directors. Their work has helped us connect with individuals who bring fresh perspectives, valuable expertise, and a genuine commitment to our mission. We’ve seen that impact firsthand. Mel Coker, now in her first term as Board Chair, came to our board through OnBoard and stepped into the chair role following Nicole Hart’s successful completion of her term. And now, we are excited to welcome Amy Katnik as the newest leader joining our board through the OnBoard pipeline. Strong organizations need strong governance, and strong governance starts with finding the right people who are willing to serve. Thank you, OnBoard, for five years of partnership and for helping Visiting Nurse Health System continue to strengthen the leadership around our board table. We are grateful for the partnership and excited about the leaders still to come. #OnBoard #BoardLeadership #NonprofitLeadership #Governance #CommunityLeadership #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HospiceAtlanta

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Today, we celebrate the people who came before us. ❤️
The ones who raised families.
Built communities.
Worked hard.
Loved deeply.
Weathered challenges.
And left a little wisdom behind for the generations that followed.
On Senior Citizens Day, we honor the older adults who have shaped our families and our communities, and remind ourselves that growing older should always come with dignity, respect, connection and care.
Here’s to the stories, memories, lessons and legacies that make every generation matter.

Happy Senior Citizens Day!

#SeniorCitizensDay #CelebrateSeniors #LegacyOfCare #AgingWithDignity #EveryGeneration

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Today, we celebrate the people who came before us. ❤️ The ones who raised families. Built communities. Worked hard. Loved deeply. Weathered challenges. And left a little wisdom behind for the generations that followed. On Senior Citizens Day, we honor the older adults who have shaped our families and our communities, and remind ourselves that growing older should always come with dignity, respect, connection and care. Here’s to the stories, memories, lessons and legacies that make every generation matter. Happy Senior Citizens Day! #SeniorCitizensDay #CelebrateSeniors #LegacyOfCare #AgingWithDignity #EveryGeneration

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