VNSNY Timeline
Discover our 125 Years of Caring for the New York Community
1893
Lillian Wald - nursing, public health pioneer
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1893
Beginnings of VNSNY take root in tenements
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1895
Henry Street Settlement evolves
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1903
Hopping roofs to reach patients quickly
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1910
Teaching preventative care techniques at home
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1916
Polio outbreak strikes over 9,000 New Yorkers
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1918
Flu epidemic hits as population density peaks
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1926
Legions of nurses stand at the ready
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1928
Health Mobiles prepared when diphtheria hits
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1930
Beginning of prenatal care at VNSNY
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1933
Lillian Wald retires but her legacy continues
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1942
VNSNY during WWII
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1944
Overcoming obstacles to reach patients
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1957
VNSNY services expand to meet emerging needs
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1965
Medicare & Medicaid programs signed into law
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1972
VNSNY’s scope of expertise continues to grow
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1981
Addressing AIDS crisis alongside NY officials
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1983
Partners in Care is established
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1983
Leading the way - VNSNY Hospice founded
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1993
Renowned VNSNY Research Center unveiled
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1998
Launch of VNSNY CHOICE Health Plans
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1999
VNSNY Chinatown Community Center opens
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2000
VNSNY expands multiculturally
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2001
Providing support in the wake of tragedy
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2005
Expansion of Children and Family Services
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2012
Superstorm Sandy hits - VNSNY jumps to action
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2016
Specialized programs help Veterans get care
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2016
Even a Polar Vortex can’t deter VNSNY
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2016
Post-op care for gender reassignment patients
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2017
VNSNY volunteer program thrives
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2017
Community Paramedicine partnership launches
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2018
Celebrating 125 years … and counting!
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2018
Cultural competency training across VNSNY
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2018
VNSNY continues enriching lives
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VNSNY trusted by New Yorkers for 125 years and counting.
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2018 Marks the 125th Anniversary of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York
This is a remarkable milestone that few organizations ever reach. VNSNY has thrived thanks to a foundation set by the brilliant Lillian Wald, and to the strength and resilience of the thousands of committed staff members who have made us an enduring pillar of the New York community.
