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105-Year-Old Hospice Patient

Shares Memories

VNAHG Expands Into Ohio

The Doctor Is In… Your Home!

Barnabas Health Home Care and Hospice • Robert Wood Johnson Visiting Nurses

Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Home Care & Hospice

Visiting Nurse Association of Englewood • Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio • Visiting Physician Services

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Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Health Group is New Jersey’s largest nonprofit Visiting Nurse Association

and provides a large scope of home-based health services in the state of Ohio. VNA Health Group helps individuals and families achieve their best level of health and well-being

by providing home healthcare, hospice, palliative and community-based care and operating private-pay

personal care services. A full range of primary-care services are available through VNACJ Community Health

Centers. Our unique partnership model with health systems leverages our clinical and technical resources to operate VNA of Central Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson

Visiting Nurses, VNA of Englewood, Barnabas Health Home Care and Hospice, Visiting Physician Services and

Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio. Currently, we employ nearly 2,500 people and each year, we care for over

150,000 individuals and families, with a special focus on vulnerable populations such as children, older adults and those with serious and disabling chronic illness. For more information about VNA Health Group, call 800.862.3330,

visit www.vnahg.org and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VNAHealthGroup or @VNAHealthGroup.

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Member of VNA Health Group

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

Thank you for the opportunity to serve this great

organization! 2017 was an incredible year for

VNA Health Group, marking a major milestone for

the agency as we joined with VNA of Ohio, the

first partnership across statelines. Growth has been

a core strategy of VNA Health Group, as our state

and country need to excel at helping people stay

healthy at home and healthy in the community.

Every day, I feel grateful to be able to serve as a

leader to our incredible team of clinicians,

businesspeople and support professionals.

As you’ll see in this latest edition of House Calls,

VNA Health Group remains focused on excellent

outcomes, quality and patient experience and is fiercely dedicated to

our mission of caring for those in the shadows who are most

vulnerable. From birth to end of life, VNA Health Group continues to

provide vital safety net programs for children, adults, seniors and

those living with a disability or mental illness.

Looking ahead 2018 marks the beginning of our 2018 – 2020 Strategic

Plan, focusing on three critical pillars that have been built to bring VNA

Health Group to the next level of excellence. The 2018 – 2020 Plan is

focused on people, quality and experience, and growth and innovation.

You’ll see through the featured patient stories and program highlights

that we are continuously looking at new programs and services and other

key initiatives that support the plan and address the needs of our patients

and their families. We will continue to work hard to be the best we can be

as we prepare for the next phase of our future.

Thank you for all you do for VNA Health Group, today and every day!

Sincerely yours,

Steve Landers, MD, MPH

President and CEO

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group

VNAHG.ORG 800.862.3330 | 3 @VNAHealthGroup Visiting Nurse Association Health Group @vna_health_group

One of Vivian DeStefano’s fondest memories is of Frank

Sinatra’s wedding to Nancy Barbato in 1939. The 105-year-

old loves to tell the story, from the comfort of her home in

Long Branch, to her VNACJ hospice care team. And her

team loves to listen.

Born and raised in Jersey City, Vivian and her family were

good friends with the Barbatos. When Sinatra was dating

Nancy, the two frequently came for Sunday dinner. Talking

about the good time they all shared at the wedding

brings on a great smile. “I am in awe of Viv. I just love her,”

says Hospice Volunteer Diane Vigilante, part of the care

team that also includes a hospice nurse, chaplain and social

worker. “I find articles about things that I know she likes,

and I have educated myself…about growing up in Jersey

City.” (See related story about Vigilante).

With the help of a live-in health aide, Vivian is managing

congestive heart failure. After she was hospitalized for

two weeks following a minor stroke, the hospital suggested

home hospice care, and the VNACJ team was quickly

assembled. For Vivian, this meant a whole new audience

for her stories.

Sinatra is just one subject in a wealth of stories Vivian

shared. She traveled extensively, and once encountered

Pope Pius XII while visiting the Vatican. Another time, in

1956, she chaperoned Smith College students on a two-

month, nine-country tour across Europe. And closer to

home, she liked to visit Atlantic City, and happily recalls

the time she won nearly $3,000.

Vivian helped to raise seven nieces and nephews, all of

whom visit her often. When she turned 100, they threw

her a large birthday bash at which the mayor of Long

Branch issued a proclamation declaring July 28th “Vivian

DeStefano Day.” Now, five years later, Vivian is still

enjoying life. Her secret to longevity and good health is

quite simple: “Treat people the way you want to be

treated. That’s all you have to do.”

105-YEAR-OLD HOSPICE PATIENT SHARED FOND MEMORIES WITH HER CARE TEAM

“They sent me home, and while some people think I went home to die, really, hospice is not about that at all. I tell everybody that these are the nicest people I have met in my life. Sometimes we just sit and chat.” -Vivian DeStefano, 105-year-old hospice patient

Vivian DeStefano, pictured with her hospice team Diane Vigilante, Volunteer; Janet Freed, Pastoral Care; and Kimberly Gagnon, Social Worker

Vivian passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 10, 2018.


While much has changed in the 105 years since the VNA

was founded, the generous support of our community

has remained a constant. As a not-for-profit, tax-exempt,

charitable organization, VNA has always relied on both

financial contributions and volunteer hours to fulfill its

mission. Yet placing a value on all this generous support

is nearly impossible. The influence, insight and impact of

our volunteers and philanthropists cannot be overestimated,

and they secure our ability to provide care to all patients

in need, regardless of their circumstances or ability to pay.

No couple better symbolizes the extraordinary value of

dedicated service to VNA than Diane and Frank Vigilante

of Fair Haven. Frank, a retired AT&T executive, has served

as a member of the VNAHG Board of Trustees since 1993,

donating countless hours of experience and advice. Frank

is passionate about hospice, as is his wife, Diane, who has

been a hospice volunteer for 18 years. She spends several

hours each week visiting patients in their homes.

In addition to all they have given of their time and talent,

Frank and Diane are generous VNA donors. They

support nearly every VNA special event and the 2020

Vision Campaign. They have also made a bequest to

the VNA in their estate plan.

“The VNA is a wonderful organization, and in particular, the hospice program is important to us. We have seen firsthand the benefits of how it can improve the end of life for patients and their families.”-Frank Vigilante, VNA trustee

Fortunately, the Vigilantes' commitment to serving VNA

is not unique. Many volunteers and donors come together

to contribute to our success. Charitable support, for

example, is the key to our ability to provide complimentary

hospice programs and a wide array of public health

and safety net programs for vulnerable children and

families. The majority of these programs receive some

public funding, but are often under-resourced. It is our

donors, therefore, who make up the difference and

ensure that we can continue to respond to those who

need our services.

Individuals support the VNA in many ways: attending

special events, shopping at the VNACJ Thrift Shop,

making a bequest or pledging to the 2020 Vision

Campaign. Many also serve as volunteers: for the Board

of Trustees and Institute Advisory Board, for hospice,

and for events, the Thrift Shop and our annual Seasons

of Hope program. Like the Vigilantes, our donors and

volunteers make an extraordinary difference. They

recognize a need, commit wholeheartedly and do what

needs to be done…priceless.

TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE – ALL ARE MISSION CRITICAL TO VNA

Frank and Diane Vigilante, longtime VNA volunteers and supporters

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF VNAJoin Us and Make a DifferenceThe VNA relies on volunteers to assist with all aspects of our important mission. Volunteer opportunities are numerous and

include visits with patients and families, comfort calls to bereaved hospice families, help with special events, clerical and

administrative assistance or work in our Thrift and Consignment Shop in Manasquan. For more information and to discuss the

volunteer opportunity that is right for you, please call Pauline DePalma, Manager of Volunteers at 732.224.6933, or email her

at [email protected].


A SPECIAL FINAL WISH FOR A HOSPICE PATIENT PROVIDES PEACE OF MIND

Last August, the VNA’s RWJBarnabas hospice team

members fulfilled hospice patient Helene Purcell’s wish by

arranging for her to visit her beloved parish church. Saint

Philomena Church in Livingston had recently undergone a

major renovation, and Helene informed her social worker

that she wanted to see those changes for herself. The

team went into action, and through the Final Wishes Fund,

arrangements were made for Helene to make a visit. The

pastor at Saint Philomena, Reverend Monsignor Robert

J. Fuhrman, gave Helene a full tour. He and the parish

Musical Director then met with her privately to discuss

her wishes, including the music she wanted played for her

funeral Mass. With greater peace of mind and the comfort

of knowing she had been heard, Helene joined the hospice

staff for lunch out at her favorite restaurant. Helene made

a personal gift to the Final Wishes Fund to show her

appreciation for the experience and to help another

hospice patient.

The Final Wishes Program is funded through contributions and provides hospice patients with the opportunity to

fulfill their wishes without regard to financial obstacles. For more information, please contact Megan Knight,

Director of Development & Community Outreach, 973.370.8134 or email her at [email protected].

Pictured from left to right Helene Purcell with Wardell Duncan, Volunteer Coordinator; Sarah Fabry, Hospice Social Worker; Megan Knight, Director of Development & Community Outreach and Michele Schweidel, hospice volunteer

VNA Children’s Auxiliary Hosts Annual Halloween Fest

Over 140 children and their families enjoyed the 26th Annual

Halloween Fest at Scothigh Farm in Rumson, New Jersey, on

Sunday, October 8. Hosted by the Visiting Nurse Association

of Central Jersey Children’s Auxiliary, this family event featured

festive autumn entertainment and activities. Proceeds from

the event support programs of Visiting Nurse Association Health

Group’s Children and Family Health Institute (CFHI). Sponsors

underwrote attendance for 15 families receiving care from the CFHI.

VNA of Central Jersey Children’s Auxiliary members (pictured left to right): Nikie Sourlis, Maryam Spector, Danielle Krasko, Allison Cea


It is a scene reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting: a

doctor toting a black bag knocks at the front door of

a patient’s home, while on the other side of the door, a frail

grandmother waits for her visit. While you may think

house calls are a pleasant service from the past, think again.

VNA’s Visiting Physician Services division makes house

calls to over 3,200 patients throughout New Jersey. Their

mission is simple: to enable patients to stay at home as they

age and focus on the patients’ quality of life by providing

convenient in-home medical care while at the same time

reducing hospitalizations and overall healthcare costs.

Dr. Evan Rubin and Dr. Sara Leonard are among the seven

physicians on staff with Visiting Physician Services (VPS).

They join the growing number of doctors helping to revive

the custom of house calls. We took some time to chat with

both of them about why they decided to practice house call

medicine and how it has impacted the patients they care for.

Meet Dr. Evan RubinQ: Why did you become a visiting physician?

A: Over the course

of my 15-year career

as a family

physician, I’ve

enjoyed treating

a wide array of

patients in both

traditional medical

office and urgent

care settings. Being

a house call doctor

with VPS the past

seven years has

been especially

rewarding, as I’m

not only providing quality medical care to individuals who

cannot leave their homes, but I get to know them on a

more personal level in their own environment.

I’m able to spend time with the patient and family and have

learned to respect their priorities and wishes; to know when

to become aggressive with medicines and when to make

the patient comfortable and to listen to their wishes. It’s not

just about textbook medicine. When you are talking about

this population that is at end-of-life care, you have to listen

as their priorities change.

Q: What types of patients do you see?

A: The majority of our patients are elderly and suffer from

multiple chronic diseases such as heart failure, diabetes,

hypertension, dementia and COPD. We also treat adult

patients with multiple sclerosis, ALS and muscular

dystrophy. Our patients are essentially homebound, in

that it would require a “significant or taxing effort to

leave the home” to receive medical care.

Q: How do you think house calls benefit patients and their families?

A: The biggest benefit is that patients can remain in

the comfort of their home and receive quality and

compassionate medical care. In addition, their hospital

admissions and visits to the ER are greatly reduced.

Patients also receive complete coordination of care, since

we can arrange for in-home diagnostic testing such as

bloodwork, X-rays and EKGs. Home visits also allow

doctors to see a patient’s bigger picture by treating them

in the context of their home environment. I learn a lot

by looking in kitchen cupboards or the refrigerator. For

families and caregivers, house calls help reduce the stress

and anxiety of transporting a sick loved one to the doctor.

Q: What is your role as Medical Director?

A: As Medical Director of VPS, I provide guidance and

leadership, overseeing the activities of VPS clinicians. I’m

also responsible for medical protocol and strategic

development, utilization review and quality assurance. As

VPS continues to expand and grow, I help integrate the

newer physicians into our unique system of healthcare,

always stressing the importance of making sure that

providing quality healthcare is in the forefront of what they

do, and making sure that their patients’ wishes are heard.

The relationship with the patient is incredibly important in

order to provide that quality healthcare. You never know

what you are going to find behind each door. Every patient

has their own story. It’s not just a diagnosis, it’s a life.

THE DOCTOR IS IN…YOUR HOME!

VNA’s Visiting Physician Services Provides Home-Based Primary Care

Dr. Evan Rubin, Medical Director, Visiting Physician Services

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Meet Dr. Sara LeonardQ: Why did you choose to study geriatric medicine?

A: I chose

geriatrics because

it embodies all

of the values of

family medicine

that mean the

most to me, such

as being able to

take care of the

whole patient,

not just an organ

system or disease

process. I like that

I am able to assist

patients through

all aspects of their medical care while always being

mindful of the impact various treatments and procedures

will have on their overall quality of life. I routinely engage

in discussions with my patients that empower them to be

active participants in their medical care rather than

passive recipients.

Also, being able to see someone in their own environment

truly enables me to provide better care. It offers insight

into key social and environmental factors that may be

missed in an office or clinic setting.

I joined VPS in 2016, as I felt their mission was perfectly

aligned with my interest and passion for helping the elderly.

Q: Describe a typical day.

A: No two days are the same, and every visit is unique. I

typically see six to eight patients in a day. My first visit might

be a new patient in Toms River, where I can easily spend

45 minutes obtaining a full medical history, reviewing

medications, performing a physical exam, assessing memory

and cognition, and performing a safety check for fall

hazards. My next visit might be a follow-up for a patient in

Manchester who had an exacerbation of her COPD.

Between visits, I may find myself providing strategies for

dealing with dementia-related behavioral issues to a

patient’s daughter via telephone. As I visit with my patients,

I listen to stories about their grandchildren or life

experiences. We are often seen as extended family. From

time to time, I’m struck by the realization that for certain

patients, I may be the only person visiting them that month.

As Assistant Medical Director of VPS, I look at ways to keep

our VPS patients healthier and out of the hospitals as well

as ways that we can improve the care we provide. I also

provide education on the current geriatric guidelines and

assist with the electronic health record in terms of training

and efficient utilization.

Q: What are your biggest rewards and challenges?

A: I am fulfilled and encouraged by the reactions of my

patients, who often tell me how very grateful they are that

I take the time to not only visit them in their homes, but to

also truly listen to them and provide thorough explanations

to ensure they understand their health issues and treatment

plans. Knowing I am making this kind of impact with my

patients is unbelievably rewarding.

With regard to challenges, there are the obvious challenges

of driving long distances daily, in all types of weather and

traffic situations, and seeing patients outside of a controlled

office environment. There is also the greater challenge of

making sure that house calls themselves remain a viable

option for our frail elderly and homebound patients. We

need to work hard to demonstrate the high value of what we

do to Medicare and our legislators so that we can continue

to be there for those who need us.

Q: Do you think house call medicine will continue to grow?

A: With people living longer and the aging population

continuing to grow, I think the demand for house call

physicians is going to grow as well. People want to stay in

the comfort of their homes as they get older. Technology will

also fuel this growth, as medicine has become very portable,

with laptops, tablets, smartphones, mobile diagnostics and

telehealth. From an economic perspective, house calls help

minimize the need for ER visits, hospitalizations and excess

utilization of unnecessary resources. This has a positive

impact on overall healthcare expenditures, saving Medicare

a significant amount of money.

I think house calls are the future of healthcare. For me, house

calls enable me to practice medicine the way I always

wanted to, and I love it.

Dr. Sara Leonard, Assistant Medical Director, Visiting Physician Services

Learn More For more information about Visiting Physician

Services, please call 732.571.1000 or visit

www.vnahg.org/vps.


Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio has merged with Visiting Nurse Association Health Group with the goal of establishing

enhanced home healthcare delivery in the communities they serve. Each organization boasts more than a century-long

commitment to home care and community health. The partnership will help both highly respected organizations deliver

improved health outcomes for patients while expanding access, meeting the increased demand for post-acute, mental

health and population health services, and supporting financial sustainability.

An effective model of home-based mental health treatment used by VNA of Ohio may offer a solution that can close

persistent treatment gaps for behavioral health and addiction in New Jersey. VNA Health Group is exploring the feasibility

of offering home and community-based mental healthcare and addiction treatment in New Jersey, replicating VNA

of Ohio’s Cleveland-area model, which is highly regarded. A team of psychiatric nurses, social workers and state-tested

nursing assistants provide clinical services to individuals with mental illness and to those who are recovering from

addiction. They care for people with a range of diagnoses and concerns, including psychotic, cognitive, thought and

anxiety disorders and, often, for individuals who are discharged from psychiatric hospitals and facilities.

“VNA of Ohio has a cadre of twenty-five nurses with psychiatric certifications going out into their communities every day.

We want to learn about their model and what VNA Health Group can do to help people in New Jersey who have mental

illness live healthier lives,” said Dr. Steven Landers, President and CEO of VNA Health Group.

The need for mental healthcare and addiction programs in New Jersey is urgent:

• Among New Jersey adults with mental illness, 60.8 percent received no mental health services

• 60.9 percent of adults with depression went untreated

• 51,000 individuals in New Jersey had used heroin in a recent year, more than double the national average

VNA HEALTH GROUP EXPANDS TO OHIO

Merger Will Strengthen Both Organizations' Ability to Serve Their Community

Connected Health Institute Breaking Ground

VNA Health Group’s Connected Health Institute is buzzing with new developments and

innovations! The newly established Advisory Board is led by Neal Oristano, former Vice

President of Global Segments and Architectures at Cisco Systems. A technology guru,

Mr. Oristano has been tremendously influential in guiding the 21-member board. It is

defining strategic goals and introducing new resources for funding support as the Institute

works to become a nationally recognized leader in researching, developing and testing

technologies that improve patient care.

As new digital and mobile technologies show tremendous promise in linking patients,

caregivers and clinicians, one focus for the board is finding new technology partners

who may be interested in the pilots and demonstrations the Connected Health Institute

has implemented. These include:

To learn more about Connected Health Institute, visit www.vnahg.org/connected-health.

• Wound care management

• Telehealth

• Secure text messaging for patient education

and engagement

• Virtual behavioral health treatment

• In-home emergency response system

• Monitoring device for knee replacement

• Video conferencing

Neal Oristano, Chairman of the Connected Health Institute Advisory Board


“For many years, my wife Barbara and I have been VNA supporters. Now we give

annually to the Visiting Nurse Association through my IRA. We love the VNA

and being able to support their mission by using this convenient financial strategy.”

-Peter and Barbara Carton

Information about the IRA Charitable Rollover:• The gift must be made by a donor age 70½ or older

• The gift must be transferred from a traditional or Roth IRA directly to VNA

• The gift must be completed in calendar year 2018 for the 2018 tax year

• The gift cannot exceed $100,000 per taxpayer per tax year

• The charitable IRA rollover is now permanent

Benefits of the IRA Charitable Rollover:• Your gift will be put to use today, allowing you to see the difference it

is making

• You pay no income taxes on the gift

• The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you

benefit even if you do not itemize

• If you have not yet taken your required minimum distribution for the year,

your IRA Charitable Rollover gift can satisfy all or part of that requirement

Twilight Done Right Seminars Demystify End-of-Life Planning

Over 50 community members came

out to learn about hospice and the

services our organization offers to

people in their homes. A total of 22

seminars are on the schedule for the

year to educate hundreds of senior

community members about home

healthcare services. The seminars

also demystify advanced care

planning, an important step that

everyone is encouraged to take.

For more information and a

schedule of upcoming Twilight

Done Right Seminars, or to reserve

a seat, please contact Megan Knight,

Director of Development &

Community Outreach,

973.370.8134 or email her at

[email protected].

A GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT VNA

IRA Charitable Rollover Gifts

Learn More Please contact the VNA Foundation Office at

732.224.6780 or email [email protected] to

find out how to put your IRA to work for the VNA.


“GEAR TO GROW” PROVIDES BABY AND TODDLER GEAR TO MOMS IN NEED

A new VNA Children’s Auxiliary initiative provides

parents in need with essential equipment for

their young children. Children’s Auxiliary member

Stephanie Hoitt of Colts Neck is spearheading

the “Gear to Grow” program, encouraging

donations of new or gently used items that VNA

patient families need — anything from strollers

and baby carriers to educational books and toys.

She personally stores and organizes the gear in

her home, and often makes pickups of items she

knows will benefit a young family.

In less than two years, Gear to Grow has become

an important resource for VNA families.

Stephanie communicates directly with staff at

the VNA Children and Family Health Institute,

and together they have created a steady and

efficient system for identifying and supplying

items that are needed. Earlier this year, for example, the VNA’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Food Nutrition Service

program reached out to Stephanie to ask for a changing table to be used by mothers who attend nutrition education

classes. Stephanie contacted her network, located a table and quickly delivered it to the WIC location in Perth Amboy. “We

are so grateful for Gear to Grow, and for how the program adapts to the needs of our families,” said Colleen Nelson, Vice

President of Clinical Operations for the VNA Children and Family Health Institute. “Gear to Grow has served over 70 families

so far, and no request has been too big or too small.”

For more information about the VNA Children’s Auxiliary, or if you have new or lightly used baby gear that you would like

to donate, please contact the VNA Foundation Office at 732.224.6780.

Stephanie Hoitt, Childrens Auxiliary Member, pictured in the basement of her home with Gear to Grow supplies

VNA’s History Wall and Tree of Life Reflect a Great Tradition at New Headquarters

Supporters, friends, trustees, business associates and members of the community helped

VNA usher in a new era at the Open House of VNA’s new headquarters in Holmdel, New

Jersey. Guests particularly enjoyed the History Wall depicting important moments in the

organization’s evolution. The History Wall offers perspective and inspiration to staff and

visitors alike, reminding all of VNA’s growth and tradition of delivering expert,

compassionate care, at homes across the state, each and every day.

Located adjacent to the History Wall is another important symbol of VNA’s traditions.

The Tree of Life Gifts of Remembrance Donor Wall is a beautiful memorial featuring

leaves imprinted with the name of a person the donor wishes to thank, honor, reward,

commemorate or memorialize. Charitable gifts enable our hospice team to continue

their mission of making a difference in the lives of patients and families.

These two very special displays perfectly capture the essence of VNA’s history

and its mission: to help families achieve their best level of well-being by providing

compassionate, coordinated care in their homes and communities.


BEACH BALL GIVES HUGE BOUNCE TO VNA FUNDRAISING EFFORTS!

Under a canopy of brightly colored beach balls,

approximately 700 guests bid a festive farewell to

summer on September 16 at the 2017 Beach Ball.

Beautiful weather enhanced the festive atmosphere as

friends and supporters gathered to benefit the VNA.

The celebration on the sand was held at Chapel Beach

Club, generously donated by Nancy Mulheren and the

Mulheren Family. The evening honored longtime VNA

supporters and volunteers Liz and Tom Thees and

netted over $405,000; important funds that will help

VNA provide comprehensive healthcare to vulnerable

populations, children and the elderly.

Beach Ball guests, who were encouraged to “leave your

dress shoes at home with your formal clothes, and

come feel the sand between your toes,” danced the night

away to the music of The Rhythm Shop. They sampled

an eclectic menu of Jersey Shore-inspired food truck and

local restaurant fare as they bid on over 70 silent

auction items. Everyone enjoyed the exciting live auction

of one-of-a-kind vacations and experiences, including

tickets to Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway debut. Rumson

resident Melissa Barnett had an especially good evening,

winning the Grand Prize raffle for a 2016 Rocky Ridge

Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4. “This was, once

Beach Ball Co-Chairs pictured (back row, left to right): Jamie Drummond, Sandy Mulheren. (Front row, left to right): Jesse Spector, Maryam Spector, Jill Drummond, Vanessa Mulheren

Pictured (left to right): Dr. Steven Landers, President and CEO, VNA Health Group; Beach Ball Honorees Liz and Tom Thees; Lynn Spector, VNA Foundation Board Chairman

again, one of the best community fundraising events

of 2017, and we are so grateful to our amazing Beach Ball

Committee, generous sponsors and attendees for their

support,” said Bridget Murphy, Chief Philanthropy Officer

at VNA Health Group.

If you are receiving House Calls for the first time

and wish to continue, please call 800.862.3330, or

contact us at www.vnahg.org/contact.

23 Main Street, Suite D1Holmdel, NJ 07733


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Change Service Requested

Power of the Purse Thursday, May 3, 2018Hosted by the Children’s AuxiliaryThis popular “Ladies' Night Out” features an auction of designer handbags.Riverhouse, Rumson Country Club, Rumson, NJ

Summer Soiree - Hosted by the Emerging Leadership BoardFriday, June 1, 2018Food, drinks, auction and live music Blu Grotto Ristorante, Oceanport, NJ

Barnabas Health Hospice Golf Classic Monday, July 23, 2018 Contact Megan Knight for more information, 973.370.8134

31st Annual Golf Classic and 19th Hole Celebration Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Rumson Country Club, Rumson, NJ Honoring Marilyn and Robert Broege

For more information, please contact VNA's Foundation Office at 732.224.6780 or email [email protected].

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