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Norwell Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, Inc.
is the only independent nonprofit home health care agency serving Boston's South Shore.
Founded by a small group of caring individuals dedicated to the mission of "neighbors helping neighbors," the Norwell VNA has provided essential health care and education to South Shore residents since 1920. The agency's reputation for providing cost-effective, exceptional services with innovation and integrity has established its position as a regional leader in 21st century home health care. Now known as NVNA and Hospice, the agency has consistently (four years straight!) been named to the HomeCare EliteTM Top Agencies in the country. 

NVNA AND HOSPICE SERVES THESE COMMUNITIES
Abington, Braintree, Cohasset, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Kingston, Marshfield, Milton, Norwell, Pembroke, Quincy, Rockland, Scituate, Weymouth, Whitman and now, Plymouth!


NVNA and Hospice Upcoming Events


JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE ALZHEIMER'S MEMORY WALK!

NVNA and Hospice will be in full force on September 12 at the Alzheimer's Memory Walk in Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth. Join our team or pledge our walkers by logging on to: NVNA and Hospice Team Page

 

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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS - STARTING IN SEPTEMBER

Have you lost a loved one in the past year? Our bereavement support groups, led by Jen Lopes, LICSW, can help. Please call Jen at 781-659-2342, ext 632, to learn more about the groups, offered during the day and in the evening. Open free to all South Shore residents.

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SOLD OUT TOURNAMENT

ANOTHER SUCCESS!!!

12TH

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT NVNA AND HOSPICE

nets awards for many!

Women Winners:

First:  Mary Donovan, Patti Aizenstradt, Donna Rapa, Donna Stearns:   63

Second:  Susan Cook, Cindy Helm, Mary Ellen Kelly, Candy Levangie:   73

Third:   Gail Colton, Debbie Smith, Ann Shanley, Joan Ankner:   78

Men Winners:

First: Ted Hughes, Bob Dwyer, Ben Spitz:  58

Second: Bob Conrad, Paul McCourt, Bob McCourt, Jim McEvoy: 58

Third: Dave Burr, Frank Curran, Ed Powers, David Replogle: 60

 

Longest Drive: Andrew Foley and Patti Aizenstadt

Closest to the Pin: Gail Colten (4'2") and David Fasano (8'8")

Top Raffle Winner: John Iannucci of Plymouth

Many thanks to the merchants and vendors who so generously donated auction and raffle items! NVNA and Hospice also wishes to thank the following major sponsors for their generous support:

Advanced Resources Marketing

Apothecare South Shore

Barletta Associates

Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA

Brightstar

Cadillac Village of Norwood

Campus of Caring

Cardiocom

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Enos Home Oxygen and Medical Supply, Inc.

Foxrock Properties

Gail Gazelle, MD

Helicon Design

Invesco

Medline

Merrill Lynch

Olden's Pharmacy

P.J. Spillane Co.

Queen Anne Nursing Home

Ralph and Kathy Tedeschi

Ralph Froio, MD

Roche Bros

Rockland Trust

The Conrad Group

The O'Dea Family

Therap-Ease

Visiting Angels of the South Shore

Welch Healthcare and Retirement

For more information, contact info@nvna.org or call 781-659-2342.

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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS

Have you lost a loved one in the past year? Our bereavement support groups, led by Jen Lopes, LICSW, can help. Please call Jen at 781-659-2342, ext 632, to learn more about the groups, offered during the day and in the evening. Open free to all South Shore residents.

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BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER

Interested in sharing your time and talents with patients and families in our Hospice program? Call Terri Fedrow at 781-610-1427 or email: TFedrow@nvna.org to learn more.

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PCA Certification Program

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Learn more about the need for thoughtful planning Advanced Directives

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FLU FACTS:

Don't be unarmed! What you need to know can be found on the H1N1 (Swine) Flu Video: 60secVaccineHandsnew.wmv

More information available on the H1N1 Flu website:

www.mass.gov/dph

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NEWS Headlines

CEO Meg Doherty quoted in Nursing Leaders article on NurseZone.com

NVNA and Hospice CEO and Executive Director Meg Doherty, MSN, ANP, MBA, was recently quoted in an article featured on NurseZone that interviewed nursing leaders across the country on the top trends impacting nurses in 2010. Her comments can be found toward the end of the article under "Provider Perspectives and Initiatives". The link to the article is: http://www.nursezone.com/Nursing-News-Events/more-news/Nursing-Leaders-Reveal-Top-Trends-Impacting-Nurses-in-2010_33230.aspx

 

 

Special Link to Campus of Caring: dedicated to building a non-profit hospice home on the South Shore


NVNA and HOSPICE PAST EVENTS

Campus of Caring presents Pitching In to Build A Hospice Home - Dinner and Auction Spring GalaCampus of Caring

*Artful Caring: A fundraiser for NVNA and Hospice and

Campus of Caring Click here for photos

*Annual Meeting June 2009 NVNA and Hospice Annual Meeting Video

*Golf 09 - Click here to see Winners

 

 
 

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