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Mar 14 2024
Visiting Nurse Health System Names New Board Chair Nicole Keaton Hart

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Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. (VNHS), Georgia’s leader in providing healthcare and aging services at home, announced the election of Nicole Keaton Hart as Board Chair, effective January 1, 2024. Nicole has been an active board member, serving on the Visiting Nurse board since 2021.

As Chief Strategy Officer for Microsoft Security, Nicole oversees the development and
execution of global cybersecurity product and governance of GenAI strategies.  She has held key C-level roles such as the former Chief Information Officer for Fulton County Government and Senior Vice President for SunTrust Bank.

Ms. Hart is a certified risk management (CRISC) and governance of enterprise information technology (CGEIT) professional and additionally holds an Executive Master of Management Information Technology from Georgia State University. She is currently pursuing an
Executive Doctorate in Business Administration from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, while residing in Atlanta with her family.

“Nicole’s extensive background in enterprise strategy, expertise in large, complex system development, and wealth of experience in cyber security, offers this organization’s Board of Directors what’s needed for future growth and development,” said Dorothy Davis, President
and CEO. “Nicole brings a keen understanding of risk oversight and strategy execution, both critical to successfully navigating our complex healthcare landscape. Nicole’s record of success, coupled with her passion for service will serve this organization today and into the
future.”

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.

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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

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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

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🎉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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🎉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! 💙 #77YearsStrong #caringforgeorgia #gratitude #inhomecare #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta #Georgia

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Today Is National Grief Awareness Day
📸 Let’s turn awareness into action.
📢 Text `CampSTARS` to 71777

#CampSTARS
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Today Is National Grief Awareness Day 📸 Let’s turn awareness into action. 📢 Text 'CampSTARS' to 71777 #CampSTARS #GriefAwareness #GriefSupport #NationalGriefAwarenessDay #NoOneGrievesAlone

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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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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/ #griefawareness #CampStars #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem

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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.

#NationalGriefAwarenessDay
#NoOneGrievesAlone
#HealingTogether

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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. #NationalGriefAwarenessDay #NoOneGrievesAlone #HealingTogether

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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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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 #countdown #CampStars #griefawareness #griefsupport

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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!
#childgriefawareness #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem #hope

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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! #childgriefawareness #hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem #hope

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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.
#hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem#CampStars #healing

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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. #hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem#CampStars #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.
#CampStars#griefsupport#nationalgriefawarenessday#hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem

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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. #CampStars#griefsupport#nationalgriefawarenessday#hospiceatlanta#visitingnursehealthsystem

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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
#HospiceAtlanta #HomeHealthCare #HospiceCare #AtlantaNonprofit #CompassionateCare #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #carethatcomestoyou

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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 #HospiceAtlanta #HomeHealthCare #HospiceCare #AtlantaNonprofit #CompassionateCare #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #carethatcomestoyou

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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

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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

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It`s been a great month celebrating our July Employee of the Month!

Thank you Chintan!
#gratitude #celebrate #service #MissionDrivenCare #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta

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It's been a great month celebrating our July Employee of the Month! Thank you Chintan! #gratitude #celebrate #service #MissionDrivenCare #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospiceatlanta

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