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Nov
21
2016
Why Palliative Care isn’t just for Hospice Patients
When facing a serious illness, treatment options can be confusing. Some patients pursue aggressive treatment, while others choose to forego curative treatment and enter hospice care. However, there is another option called palliative care. Palliative care is often confused with hospice care, but it is not just for hospice patients. Many patients find palliative care a life-affirming, supportive option for dealing with their serious illness.
Nov
09
2016
How Americans Die Now
Life expectancy in the developed world has been continuously increasing for decades, spurred on by medical breakthroughs, improved sanitation and greater access to medical resources. These changes have also led to differences in how and where people die. No matter what your age, it is never too early to begin thinking about the circumstances in which you would like to spend your final days.
Nov
04
2016
Celebrating National Hospice and Palliative Care Month During November
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, which is a time to raise awareness about the care options available to those coping with life-limiting illnesses.
At Visiting Nurse Health System, we recognize November as the start of the season when families begin to gather for the holidays. Our goal is to build awareness of the care and services provided by Hospice Atlanta, especially as loved ones seek support and quality time together at this time of year.
Sep
12
2016
How Do Plan to Spend Your Final Days?
Life expectancy in the developed world has been continuously increasing for decades, spurred on by medical breakthroughs, improved sanitation and greater access to medical resources. These changes have also led to differences in how and where people die. No matter what your age, it is...
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Happy CNA Appreciation Week from Visiting Nurse Health System and Hospice Atlanta!
This week, we celebrate the compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants who are the heart and soul of our organization. Every day, our CNAs bring comfort, dignity, companionship, and exceptional care to our patients and families throughout our community.
Their kindness, dedication, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, in vulnerable times in their lives. Thank you to our incredible CNAs for the care you provide and the lives you touch each day. We are grateful for all you do!
#CNAWeek #ThankYouCNAs #HealthcareHeroes #HomeCare #HospiceCare #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HospiceAtlanta #CompassionInAction
We`re proud to have had our Chief Innovation Officer, Jacqueline Ralph-Blair, represent Visiting Nurse Health System at Home Care 100, one of the nation`s premier gatherings of home-based care leaders.
Alongside Jason Growe, Jacqueline spoke on People Power: Unleashing Your Innovation Heroes, sharing how organizations can drive innovation and growth by investing in their people, fostering engagement, and aligning culture with purpose.
At Visiting Nurse, we know our greatest strength is our team. Empowering employees to lead, innovate, and deliver exceptional care is at the heart of our mission and our future.
Thank you, Jacqueline, for representing our organization and helping advance the conversation on the future of home-based care.
#HomeCare100 #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #HealthcareInnovation #HomeHealth #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #FutureOfCare #homebasedcare #strategy #innovation #leadership
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Join us for our VIRTUAL clinical hiring event on June 24th 10AM - 3PM to learn more about the available roles with Visiting Nurse Health System! Please go to our Indeed event page or copy this event page link into your browser. https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=641a3fe79077d14c. For questions about the event or the roles, please reach out to css@vnhs.org.
Hospice Atlanta cares. We are here when you need us.
#hospiceatlanta #wecare
Communication is more than words...it`s connection, dignity, and quality of life. This Speech-Language Pathology Month, we celebrate our dedicated speech pathologists who bring expert care directly into the homes of our patients.
Thank you for helping individuals regain their communication abilities, confidence, and independence every day. 💙
#SpeechLanguagePathologyMonth #SpeechPathologist #HomeHealthCare #CareAtHome #PatientCare #Rehabilitation #Homehealth #VisitingNurseHealthSystem
Congratulations to Tyonia, our Employee of the Month! 🎉
Her compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to client-centered care make a meaningful difference every day. Thank You!
#EmployeeOfTheMonth #MissionDriven #VisitingNurseHealthSystem
Congratulations to Tyonia, our Employee of the Month! 🎉
Her compassion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to client-centered care make a meaningful difference every day. Thank You!
#EmployeeOfTheMonth #MissionDriven #VisitingNurseHealthSystem
Join us for our VIRTUAL clinical hiring event on June 24th 10AM - 3PM to learn more about the available roles with Visiting Nurse Health System! Please click here to RSVP/ apply to this posting to be considered for any of the roles listed below https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=641a3fe79077d14c. For questions about the event or the roles, please reach out to css@vnhs.org.
As we pause this Memorial Day weekend to honor and remember the brave who gave their lives in service to our country, we also extend our heartfelt gratitude to their families and loved ones who carry their legacy forward today.
Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Memorial Day, with time to reflect, remember, and spend time with those we love.
#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #HospiceAtlanta #VisitingNurseHealthSystem #hospiceatlanta #CommunityCare
Happy Mother’s Day!
Today, we celebrate and honor the incredible mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who fill our lives with strength, compassion, and love. Thank you for the care, comfort, and kindness you share each and every day.
Wishing all of our patients, families, employees, healthcare partners, and community a beautiful and meaningful Mother’s Day.
#MothersDay #caregiver #visitingnursehealthsystem #hospicealtanta
This Mother’s Day, at Hospice Atlanta we honor all mothers we hold in our hearts, those who are with us, and those we hold close in memory.
We recognize that this day can bring both joy and reflection, and we hold space for every story and every heart.
#hospiceatlanta #visitingnursehealthsystem #mothersday #grief
