Stories of Care - Every Encounter is a Story | Home Care Services

The Importance of Rehab in Recovery

Joe Gallagher, VNSNY’s Director of Clinical Operations Support, oversees our rehabilitation therapy program and knows first-hand the important role therapists play in their patients’ recovery. Read More

VNSNY Provides Specialized Care for Gender Affirmation Patients

Traveling from one gender to another is a big change, and VNSNY provides medical and emotional support to patients after gender affirmation surgery. Read More

Providing Care and Companionship for Hundreds of Clients

Over her long career as a home health aide with Partners in Care, Angela has provided care and companionship for more than 400 clients. Read More

Respectful Communication Helps Patients Take Control of their Health

Knowing how important it is to encourage and educate those in her care, one VNSNY nurse is patient, compassionate, and persistent in helping them connect the dots between their actions and their health. Read More

The Most Important Part of Providing Care

Patricia W. joined Partners in Care in 1976, when Gerald Ford was president, inflation was high, and the country celebrated its bicentennial. One thing that hasn’t changed over the years is the quality of care Patricia continues to provide, or her belief in the power of listening. Read More

Helping Depressed NYC Seniors Reclaim Their Lives

Meet Miriam, a mental health professional with VNSNY's PEARLS program, who helps NYC seniors with depression develop the skills they need to resolve the challenges they face. Read More

VNSNY Veterans Hospice Care: Saluting Those Who Served

VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care’s veterans outreach program ensures that U.S. veterans receive full hospice benefits related to their military service, and also provides end-of-life care that recognizes and takes into account their wartime experiences. Read More

The Special Role of Hospice Volunteers

VNSNY Hospice volunteers go through a series of training sessions that teach them to be a companion and calming presence for patients at the end of life. Read More

VNSNY’s Cardiac Hospice Program Charts Impressive Progress

VNSNY’s cardiac hospice program employs specialized care to manage the symptoms of heart failure patients at home, avoiding unwanted trips to the hospital. Read More

Stories of Care – Every Encounter is a Story