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Announcements
"Ask the Experts" About Home Health Care and Hospice
Experts from VNA of Care New England are answering your questions about the challenges facing individuals as they age, those caring for them, and the home health care services and resources that are available. Ask a Question
Free Fall Prevention Balance Screening
In recognition of National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, the VNA of Care New England will be conducting a Fall Prevention Balance Screening on September 23, 2010 at Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Parkway, Warwick, at 11 am. The screening will assess stationary and active reactions and general risk factors that can contribute to falls. Mayor Scott Avedisian will be a special guest. For more information, call 401-737-6050, ext. 1026.
Bereavement Support Group
Our Hospice bereavement support group provides an opportunity to share memories of loved ones and receive support from others who have experienced a similar loss. The group will meet every Thursday for six weeks starting September 23, through October 28, 4-6pm, at the Pilgrim Senior Center on 27 Pilgrim Pky. in Warwick. Please register for with Rev. Kerri Lyn, Chaplain for the VNA of Care New England Hospice Program at 401-737-6050 ext. 1303.
VNA of Care New England Ambassadors
The VNA of Care New England Ambassadors donate their time to promote the VNA's home care and hospice programs out in the community. Read more about some of the special projects and events they support.
Caring for Elderly Loved Ones
Do you have an elderly loved one who wants to stay living at home, but may need assistance with activities of everyday living? HealthTouch has been helping people live at home safely and independently for more than 25 years. Answers to frequently asked questions.
W&I To Hold Flu Clinic For Pregnant, Recent Postpartum Patients
W&I will be holding another public flu clinic to vaccinate pregnant women and postpartum patients against the H1N1 virus. The clinic will be held Wed, Dec. 9 from 4-7pm at the VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick (behind Kent Hospital). For more information, please call the W&I Health Line at 1-800-921-9299. Press Release
Flu Clinics for Pregnant, Recent Post-Partum Patients
Women & Infants will be holding an additional public flu clinic for pregnant women and postpartum patients this Saturday, November 28, 9 am to 12 noon, at the VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, (behind Kent Hospital). Learn More
W&I to Hold Flu Clinics for Pregnant, Recent Postpartum Patients
In order to protect one of the most vulnerable populations against the H1N1 flu, Women & Infants will be holding two public flu clinics to vaccinate pregnant women and recent postpartum patients against the virus. The clinics will be held Saturday, November 14, 9 am - 12 noon, in Providence and Woonsocket. Learn More
Circle of Love and Light
Each holiday season, the VNA of Care New England displays the Circle of Love and Light wreath in honor of those who we have lost. Accompanying this is the commemorative memory scroll which lists the names of those honored. Your donation not only serves as a moving tribute, but also supports our Hospice Program. Learn More
"Ask the Experts" Focusing on Flu and H1N1 Virus
Dr. David Lowe, Kent epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist is answering your questions about seasonal influenza (flu) and the H1N1 virus. Questions can be submitted anonymously through our web site or through Kent's Facebook page. Press Release
VNA Postpones Seasonal Flu Clinics
Like many health care providers, the VNA is being affected by a delay in seasonal flu vaccine deliveries. Due to this delay, we have temporarily postponed our flu clinics. Please be sure to check your local paper for clinics in your area or call our flu hotline at 401-681-1102. For more information about the flu virus and tips on how to protect you and your family, click here.
NIH Workshop Focused on Women's Health Research
The Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) is holding the third in a series of public hearings and scientific workshops to update the Women's Health Research Agenda at the NIH. The meeting, approved for CME credits, is being co-hosted this week by the ORWH, Women & Infants and The Warren Alpert Medical School. Learn more
71 CNE Physicians Named Best Doctors in America
Seventy-one physicians at Care New England hospitals have been listed as 2009-2010 Best Doctors in America, placing them among the top five percent of doctors in the country. Press Release
Lifespan/Care New England File Updated Affiliation Application
Lifespan and Care New England have announced the filing of an application with the Rhode Island Attorney General and the Rhode Island Department of Health seeking state approval to affiliate the two organizations. For more information read the press release or download the executive summary.
Care New England Web Sites Unavailable this Weekend
Beginning tonight at midnight, CNE's web sites will undergo a software upgrade that will help us continue to offer user-friendly and stable sites for our visitors. While this upgrade is being completed, our web sites will not be available. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.
H1N1 Flu - Frequenly Asked Questions
What can you do to help protect you and your family from the H1N1 flu? Get answers to some frequently asked questions. For more information, call 1-800-CDC INFO, or go to the CDC web site. You can also visit the website of the RI Department of Health for more H1N1 flu updates.
VNA of Care New England Elects New Members to Board of Directors
At its recent Annual Meeting, VNA of Care New England announced the appointment of three new board members; Paul J. Alexander, CPA, Suzanne Gilstein, RN, and Kent W. Gladding, CPA. Press Release
Dr. Thomas Perls to Speak at VNA's 100th Annual Meeting
VNA of Care New England will celebrate “A Century of Caring” at its 100th Annual Meeting and announced that Dr. Thomas Perls, world renowned researcher on the study of aging, will present the keynote address, “Living to 100….How and Why?” on Monday, February 9, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza. Press Release
VNA of Care New England Receives Patient Care Award
The VNA was awarded the Advancing Innovation in Healthcare Award by Quality Partners of Rhode Island. This award is bestowed to providers, practitioners and healthcare advocates with outstanding achievements related to improved health care and patient safety. Press Release
Lifeline Emergency Response Systems
Order a Lifeline personal emergency response system and give someone special the help they need to live at home safely and independently. Lifeline ensures that help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 1-800-640-8434 to order Lifeline or click here.
FREE Online Health Record Offers Secure Access
On our secure, confidential site, My Personal Health Record, you can create, store and update health information for you and your family, free of charge. Set up your own personal health record or read a Q&A with Dr. Cedric Priebe, Chief Information Officer for Care New England, about how PHRs can benefit you and your family.
Gifts of Gratitude to CNE Home Health
VNA of Care New England and HealthTouch are not-for-profit organizations that rely on donations, gifts and bequests from the community to provide needed services in patients' homes. Every dollar we receive goes directly to benefit patient care. Make a Gift
Free Wellness Clinics
Each month VNA of Care New England offers free wellness clinics where participants can have their blood pressure, heart rate, and glucose levels checked. Our wellness nurses also help people learn about their medications and find community and federal resources to meet their needs. Find a clinic near you.
Comfortable recovery with skilled nursing
With the assistance of our skilled nursing staff, post-surgical patients can get help during the recovery period. Their home visits offer patient care for physical and emotional support.
Getting Stronger at Home with Rehab Therapy
Rehab therapists from VNA of Care New England help physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy patients who are recovering at home after surgery or heart disease, regain their strength.
Telehealth Helps Patients at Home
Cardiac patients need to pay close attention to blood pressure and weight gain. Some cardiac patients can be monitored daily by sending that info to a nurse at VNA of Care New England, thanks to our easy-to-use technology, Telehealth.
Family social support services
Questions about your new baby? What support services are available to you and your family? Our Family Outreach Program at VNA of Care New England can help.
Support Hospice and Help Us Make A Difference
Please join us for a special evening "Cocktails for a Cause" on June 22, 6-8pm, at the University Club located at 219 Benefit St., Providence. Tickets are $50 per person. To purchase a ticket, contact (401) 737-6050, ext. 1026. This event is hosted by the Ambassadors of VNA of Care New England.
Hundreds Rally at State House in Support of RIte Care Program
Hundreds of supporters convened at the Rhode Island State House to let the legislators know that some of the cuts in the proposed 2011 budget would cause irreparable damage to the State’s heralded RIte Care program for women and children. Learn More
A Time for Remembrance
Please join us for our Annual Interfaith Memorial Service to honor hospice patients and their families on Wednesday, May 5 at 6:00 pm, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 3257 Post Road, Warwick, RI. The non-denominational ceremony will include the reading of our Roll of Remembrance, honoring all who have passed away in our hospice service since April 1, 2009. Please call (401) 737-6050, ext. 3240 for more information.
Lifespan and Care New England Withdraw Application to Affiliate
The leaders of Lifespan and Care New England announced that they have withdrawn their application currently pending before the Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island Attorney General to merge these two organizations. Press Release
Bereavement Support Group
Our bereavement support group provides an opportunity to share memories of loved ones and receive support from others who have experienced a similar loss. The group will meet on Mondays starting April 5 through May 10, from 6:30 pm 8:30 pm at the Pilgrim Senior Center located in Warwick. Please call 401-737-6050, ext. 1303 for more information.
Aging & Driving
HealthTouch and the Warwick Police Dept. will be presenting Aging & Driving to people concerned about the elderly and driving. Please join us on Tuesday, June 8 at 7 pm at the Warwick Police Dept. located at 99 Veterans Memorial Dr., Warwick. For more information, please call (401) 788-2400.
Just Breathe
Do you have a pulmonary condition and want to learn proper breathing techniques? Learn how the change in season, humidity, and seasonal allergens can affect people with breathing challenges. The workshop will be held on April 14, at the Cranston Senior Center.
Hospice Services Provide Support at Home
Our Hospice services can help your loved one and your family through this difficult time. Palliative and hospice care, provided by specially trained nurses, social workers, and clergy, offer pain management and medical and emotional support. Read one of our Hospice stories.
VNA Volunteer Receives Volunteer of the Year Award
VNA of Care New England is honored to announce that Hospice volunteer Christine Knott was awarded the Volunteer of the Year - Individual Care Provider award by the Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) during their Annual Meeting Award Luncheon on April 22, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. Press Release
Roberts Receives Recognition for Community Education Involvement
Nancy Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer of VNA of Care New England, received the 2009 Education Champion Award at the Community College of Rhode Island's Changing Lives Celebration. Read More
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