Zachary Jesko, VNA of NWI Nurse Practitioner Attains National Certification

Zachary Jesko, VNA of NWI Nurse Practitioner Attains National Certification Zachary Jesko, FNP-C, ACHPN, an advanced practice nurse with VNA of Northwest Indiana was recently notified that he attained certification as an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN) by the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing...

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VNA of Northwest Indiana Honors Loved Ones with Trees of Remembrance

VNA of Northwest Indiana Honors Loved Ones with Trees of Remembrance On Tuesday evening, friends and families united at the Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso for the VNA of Northwest Indiana’s annual Tree of Remembrance Ceremony. The tradition is a way to honor passed loved ones during the holiday season. The...

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Appointment of Robert J. Franko as President and CEO of VNA of Northwest Indiana

Appointment of Robert J. Franko as President and CEO of VNA of Northwest Indiana Robert J. Franko, currently CEO of HealthFirst Bluegrass Community Health Center in Lexington, Kentucky, will become President and CEO of VNA of Northwest Indiana effective January 1, 2019. Franko is a native of Northwest Indiana. He was Vice...

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VNA of NWI Kicks Off Annual Christmas for the Elderly Drive

VNA of NWI Kicks Off Annual Christmas for the Elderly Drive Steve Morrow, a Navy veteran and VNA Hospice patient, struggles daily with his illness and poverty. VNA nurses caring for Steve learned that one of the “luxuries” he missed was a straight razor shave, complete with hot towel service that he used...

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VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana Welcomes Volunteers and Supporters to Wear their Favorite Summer Fashion Last Chance for White Pants Gala

VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana Welcomes Volunteers and Supporters to Wear their Favorite Summer Fashion Last Chance for White Pants Gala The 2nd annual Last Chance for White Pants Gala celebrated the care and compassion of VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana on Saturday at the Blue Chip Hotel and Casino. Staff, volunteers, donors and those affected by the work of VNA broke out their...

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Strack & Van Til Celebrates Annual Checkout Challenge with Check Presentation to VNA of NWI and Meals on Wheels

Strack & Van Til Celebrates Annual Checkout Challenge with Check Presentation to VNA of NWI and Meals on Wheels Tuesday afternoon, Strack and Van Til presented checks to the Visiting Nurse Association of Northwest Indiana (VNA of NWI) and Meals On Wheels of NWI to help the organizations provide much-needed services to community members in Lake and Porter...

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VNA of NWI Names Erica Kerkes as Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

VNA of NWI Names Erica Kerkes as Hospice Volunteer Coordinator The VNA of NWI announced today that Erica Kerkes will serve as the VNA Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, following the retirement of Rudelle Crowley in April who served in that position for 17 years. Prior to joining the VNA of NWI, Kerkes served for...

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