As our community goes through this difficult time, our staff has a message to share with you. #RiseLawrence
October is Physical Therapy Month! PT plays an important role in recovery for many of our patients. Our Physical Therapists teach patients exercises in their home to help promote strength, balance, and flexibility.
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Here are some tips for Falls Prevention Awareness Week to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
This week is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Unfortunately, falls are very common and can be especially detrimental for older adults. You can help protect yourself and your loved ones from falls by having good lighting throughout the house, having secure rails on all stairs, and by installing grab bars in the tub/shower and near the toilet.
Join us on Saturday morning between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to get your flu shot in a quick and safe manner at our Drive-Thru Senior Flu Shot Clinic. The shot is free with Medicare Part B and $60 for those 18 and older who don't have Medicare. Please bring your Medicare Card (if you have Medicare) and valid ID. Visit kansasvna.org for more information.
VNA is hiring Registered Nurses! Visit the Employment page on our website to learn more and to apply. https://kansasvna.org/employment
Congratulations and thank you to LMH Health, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, Heartland Community Health Center, DCCCA, Douglas County, Kansas Government and all of those involved in making the Treatment and Recovery Center for Douglas County a reality! This facility will be great for the health and well-being of our community.
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Support can make a big difference, especially when someone is experiencing a difficult time in their life. Our staff is dedicated to providing care and support for our patients and their families to help them through whatever they are facing.
Log-in or call-in to hear about important issues and voice your concerns on important senior issues.
WED, OCT 14
Legislative Forum on Seniors' Issues
Today is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day! At VNA, we have firsthand knowledge of the importance of hospice and palliative care and the impact it can have on a person's quality of life. World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is a unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the world.
Just Food
October 2 at 10:01 AM ·
🦃🍂🌾🌽 THANKSGIVING 2020 SIGN-UP IS OPEN 🦃🍂🌾🌽
Sign up for your Just Food Thanksgiving box now online (bit.ly/JustFoodThanksgiving) or in person while shopping by October 30th. Pickup dates will be as followed:
Saturday, November 21st: 9am-5pm
Monday, November 23rd: 9am-5pm
Tuesday, November 24th: 9am-6pm
Reminder that this will be at our temporary location behind Peaslee Tech at 2920 Haskell Ave. Any questions please feel free to email us at info@justfoodks.org!
In honor of National Home Care and Hospice Month and our incredible team at VNA, like, share, or comment to show your support for those who provide in-home care to all who need it! #NationalHomeCareAndHospiceMonth
We try to honor Veterans every day, but today it is especially important to recognize our Veterans for their courage and sacrifice. Thank you for your service!
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month! Home Care and Hospice services have a positive impact on so many people during vulnerable times in their lives. Thank you to our fantastic staff and all who provide these crucial services!
VNA's staff supports patients through tough times, and now we need your support to get through these tough times. Donate today at https://kansasvna.org/donate
It's #givingtuesday and the perfect opportunity to support VNA and our patients with a donation to our 2020-2021 Annual Appeal! Thank you to those who have already donated and those who will be donating soon! Your support helps us provide Home Health and Hospice care to those who need it, regardless of their ability to pay. Give your support today at https://kansasvna.org/donate
It's time for Best of Lawrence voting again! Visit http://www.lawrence.com/bestoflawrence/#// to vote for VNA and our staff. Thanks for you support!
In 1969, Lyn Rothwell led the efforts of a group of community leaders to found Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association to provide home health care in Douglas County. Thanks to Lyn and those who supported and assisted her, VNA opened an office in an unfinished basement on February 2, 1969. In the 52 years since, VNA has faced and overcome many challenges to continue to care for patients in their homes. Thank you for trusting us to care for your loved ones and for all of the support you have provided us over the years! We are so proud to be a part of such a wonderful community.
Here is something fun for your Friday! Marcia and George Taylor, a patient of VNA's Home Health program and her husband, shared some kind words about VNA and their lovely musical talents with us this week to help spread some joy. Take a few minutes and enjoy their lovely rendition of the song "Home."
We have a special treat for you this week! A patient of ours and her husband shared their wonderful musical talents with us and we want to share that joy with you! We'll post a song they sang for us later this week, but here is something fun to hold you over until then.
Douglas County Visiting Nurses will be working with registered vaccinators, Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health and LMH Health, to assist with COVID-19 vaccinations. We are working together to coordinate these efforts and will release details when available. For more information regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, go to https://kansasvna.org/vna-in-the-news/60-covid-19-vaccine
