Current News

May 20, 2010
VNA releases their 2009 VNA Community Report.
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May 9, 2010
The Secret to her Success: Susan Paschke profiled in The Plain Dealer
Click here to read the popular Sunday column "The Secret to My Success" about the VNA's Chief Clinical and Quality Officer.

April 23, 2010
Learn about ethicals wills at "What A Gift" a free VNA class on May 6
The VNA teams up with the MetroHealth Medical Center to offer a free class on ethical wills and how to preserve personal values, wisdom and love for future generations. Click here  to learn more.

April 12, 2010
Case Western Reserve University studies VNA Telecare
The new study is an effort by CWRU researchers to find which patients benefit the most from VNA Telecare, a special telemonitoring service available to VNA patients that allows us to monitor and extend care beyond the regular home visit and find changes in the health condition before it might reach a critical stage. Click here to read the announcement from CWRU.

April 12, 2010
"P.S. I Love You: Living Through the Grief Process" on April 20 and 27
This special VNA support group uses examples from the popular 2007 film, "P.S. I Love You," to help participants find support and guidance in dealing with the many facets of grief. Click here  for more information.

April 12, 2010
Cynthia Struk promoted to Associate Chief Clinical Officer
A VNA employee since 1989, Cynthia Struk now oversees VNA Hospice, as well as clinical education, quality improvement, clinical care delivery models and research. Click here  to read the complete announcement.

February 12, 2010
VNA of Ohio promotes Michelle Gillcrist to Chief Government Relations Officer and Sally Moennich to Chief of Clinical Partnerships; hires Ralph Knull, Director of Legal Affairs
The VNA of Ohio has expanded its senior leadership team. Click here to read the announcement.

February 9, 2010
VNA of Ohio seeks hospice volunteers; five-week hospice volunteer training program set to begin February 23
If you have a generous heart and a willingness to share your time with those who need you most, consider becoming a hospice volunteer. Hospice volunteer training begins Tuesday, February 23, and takes place every Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m. through March 23 at the VNA of Ohio's downtown offices at 2500 East 22nd Street. Please click here for the complete details.

January 28, 2010
AAACN elects Susan M. Paschke, VNA of Ohio's chief clinical and quality officer, to director
The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing, one of the nation's premier nursing organizations, has tapped longtime member Susan Paschke for their Board of Directors. Click here to read the complete announcement.

January 19, 2010
VNA Hospice's hospital gown project featured in The Plain Dealer
Reporter Kaye Spector shined a spotlight on to VNA Hospice volunteers who donate fabric and sew hospital gowns for VNA Hospice patients. She also profiled the efforts of Paula Kampf and our volunteer coordinators who get inventive to keep the project thriving -- including tapping friends on Facebook.

Click here to read The Plain Dealer article.

Click here to donate fabric or become a sewing volunteer.

January 15, 2010
Board of Directors names six new members and elects leadership
Appointed to two-year terms are: Judith E. Auletta, Dr. Charles L. Emerman, Daniel A. Fedeli, James E. Makee Jr., The Rev. Marvin A. McMickle, and Janis L. Thiedemann. Elected to lead the Board are: Carol F. Dakin to Chair; Richard M. Knoth to Vice Chair; Janis E. Lyons to Treasurer; and Thomas R. Hanson to Secretary. Click here to read the complete announcement.

January 15, 2010
CEO Claire Zangerle featured in Smart Business Cleveland magazine
To read the "Smart Leaders" feature article entitled "Open doors: How to make time for employees' ideas and concerns" in the January, 2010, issue of one of the city's leading business publications, click here.

January 12, 2010
The Plain Dealer quotes VNA of Ohio mental health nurse and social worker in article about caregiver stress
In an article entitled "Helping a depressed person is a strain on the caregiver that can imperil health," VNA of Ohio nurse Debbie Stambaugh and social worker Karan Osowski shared their experiences supporting and educating caregivers during home visits with mentally ill patients. Click here to read the article.

January 5, 2010
VNA Voice - Winter Issue
Click here to read the latest issue of our quarterly newsletter for VNA of Ohio donors, supporters, and advocates.

December 10, 2009
CEO Claire Zangerle quoted in VNAA press release, "Nonprofit Home Health Providers Express Concerns in Health Reform Debate"
In response to the Medicare home health cuts proposed in the Senate healthcare bill, Claire Zangerle said: "Thousands of people rely upon [the VNA of Ohio's] home visits for their care, from Cleveland's urban poor to seniors living in rural homes. We are deeply concerned that these cuts will prevent the VNA of Ohio from providing cost-effective and essential care to these needy populations, forcing them into more costly institutional care or to be readmitted into hospitals. If the ultimate goal is to improve Americans' access to healthcare while holding down costs, home healthcare services should be protected and adequately funded by our country's leadership." Click here to read the entire VNAA press release.

December, 2009
Plain Dealer Charities select the VNA of Ohio for their annual Holiday Spirit Campaign
The Holiday Spirit fundraising drive supports local human service agencies dedicated to providing essentials of life to those in critical need. Click here for more information.

November 22, 2009
17th annual Light a Life Ceremony: A Holiday Remembrance Tradition
Families, volunteers, and VNA of Ohio staff gathered on November 22 for Light A Life, a special event that combined creative expression, arts, music and remembrance to support anyone who may be grieving the loss of someone they love. It featured a sermon on love and loss by Rev. Gina Thornton of St. Paul AME Church, and musical accompaniment by violinist Obie Shelton and pianist Ryan Bergeron. Click here for photos and more information from "Light A Life: The Story Never Ends."

For more information about bereavement services and assistance throughout the year, please call 216-931-1327.

November 13, 2009
Board member JoAnn Glick honored on National Philanthropy Day
Each year on National Philanthropy Day, the Association of Fundraising Professionals recognizes outstanding individuals, organizations and foundations that support charitable giving and who change the world with a giving heart. The VNA of Ohio selected JoAnn Glick as its featured volunteer. She is a dedicated community volunteer who also chairs the Board's Development Committee, which supports the fundraising activities of the agency.