NH Home Care Nurse Nominated as one of the Top 50 Nurses in the Nation.

Melissa Morris, a registered nurse at Rochester District VNA, has been nominated as one of 50 home care or hospice nurses in the nation by the National Association of Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)!  Melissa is representative of the more than 42,000 nursing professionals in the State of New Hampshire.  We encourage people to VOTE.  Go on-line to NAHC.org and click on the link to vote on page one!  Deadline is July 9, 2012.  Please review and consider publishing the attached press release.  Thank you very much.  Sue Paquette, RN

Rochester District VNA Welcomes New Members to their Board of Directors Team

Susan Young Gaudiello, Ruth E. Henderson and Sharla Rollins

Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association recently welcomed Susan Young Gaudiello of Barrington, Ruth E. Henderson of Barrington and Sharla Rollins of Farmington, to join their team of Board of Directors.

Susan was the Executive Director of the Home Care Association of New Hampshire in Concord from 1992 -2011 she brings extensive Home Health Care knowledge to the Board. Ruth has been a registered nurse for thirty eight years and an Emergency Department Nurse/Manager for thirty years. Sharla is the Vice President and Store Manager for TD Bank. Sharla has the responsibility for the business development and management of branch operations for the Rochester Store.

Rochester District VNA would also like to sincerely thank Gregory D. Smith, Mary Flynn and Irene Creteau for completing more than twelve years of dedication and service on the

Board.

Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association is pleased to announce that they have once again made the top 25% of Home Care agencies in the United St

ROCHESTER: Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association is pleased to announce that they have once again made the top 25% of Home Care agencies in the United States and for the second year, they are in the top 500. This report is from the 2011 OCS Home Care Elite (The HomeCare Elite™ is an annual compilation of the most successful home care providers in the United States). Rochester District VNA is the only local non-profit in the top 500. There are over 14,000 agencies across the country who are eligible for this recognition. Rochester District VNA’s outcomes continue to exceed the State and National performance measures. Their patient satisfaction data for the past twelve months was also very positive, being above both New Hampshire and National averages for the five key areas reviewed.

Grief Support Group, November 8th

A six week Grief Support Group will begin on Tuesday, November 8th, and every Tuesday through December 15th, from 5:00pm- 6:00pm at the Rochester District Visiting Nurse

Association office. Celeste McQuarrie, Hospice Chaplain, will continue her weekly Grief Support Group from 4:30pm-5:30pm at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital Education and Conference Center until Thursday, October 27th. This will be the last of the weekly group meetings until the start of the six week series. For More Information or to register, please call 332-1133 and speak to the Hospice Dept.

Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association will administer flu shots

ROCHESTER: Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association will administer flu shots at their facility located at 178 Farmington Road, Rochester on the following dates;

Wednesday, September 21st from 10:00am - 12Noon and on

Tuesday, September 27th from 1pm – 3pm

The cost for the shot is $30.00…..we will bill for Medicare Part B, Anthem Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim or Medicare Advantage Plan….you must bring your Medicare/Insurance Card for verification.

No one under the age of 18 will receive a flu shot unless they have a physician’s note.

Remember tips for avoiding Winter Illnesses:

• Get vaccinated against flu
• Wash your hands often
• Limit exposure to infected people
• Keep stress in check
• Eat right
• Sleep right
• Exercise

Talk to your health care professional before getting vaccinated if;

Have certain allergies, especially to eggs

Have an illness, such as pneumonia

Have a high fever

Are pregnant

Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association Recruiting Volunteers

Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association is currently recruiting new Volunteers for their Hospice program. A comprehensive Hospice Volunteer training program is scheduled to begin in the fall. This specialized care trains the volunteer to work successfully with the Hospice team.

Volunteers are a significant part of the Hospice Program providing support to patients and their families. Volunteers provide emotional support and friendship to patients and families who are dealing with a terminal illness. Volunteers also help out the families providing respite or any other help that may be needed.

For more information about how you can become a Hospice Volunteer, or to register for the fall training, call the Hospice Department at Rochester District VNA at 332-1133 and ask for Celeste or Jan.

Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association will hold their 5th Annual Motorcycle Ride

Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association will hold their 5th Annual Motorcycle RideFundraiser to benefit HomeCare, Hospice and Adult Day Care Center on Saturday, September 17th (Rain Date, September 18th) for a 90 mile ride around Lake Winnipesaukee. Registration begins at 9:00am and 1st Bike Out at 10:00am. The Registration fee is $25.00 per Rider and $10.00 per Passenger.

Registration fees include; coffee and donuts at Rochester District VNA and appetizers donated by and at the Granite Steak and Grill after the ride. Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association has been serving the communities since 1913. Their service area includes Strafford, Northern Rockingham, Southern Carroll and Belknap Counties in New Hampshire. If you would like to register or to get more information, please call us at 332-1133 x102 or x107 or visit us at www.YourVNA.org. We also have sponsorship opportunities. Ride together to benefit a good cause!

Rochester District VNA is having their first Hospice Fundraiser

They invite you to their Hospice Garden Tour on Saturday, June 25th 10am-3pm

Rain date, Sunday, June 26th from 10:00am – 3:00pm…..$10.00pp….Tickets can be purchased at Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association, Studley Flower Gardens and Rochester Care Pharmacy.

Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association is also offering Bereavement Support Groups each week.

There is no commitment by those attending to continue for any given length of time.

The sessions will be every:

Tuesday from 10:30am to 11:30am

Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Location: Frisbie Memorial Hospital Education and Conference Center – Carroll Room

If you would like more information or would like to register, please call the Hospice Department, Bereavement Counselor at 332-1133.

Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association is pleased to announce the addition of Hospice to their specialty programs.

Hospice is a holistic approach to caring for people who have a terminal illness. It involves a team of trained specialists available 24 hours a day, who provide medical attention, pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support tailored to an individual's needs and wishes. Hospice is not a place- it’s a concept of care that can be provided anywhere that a patient calls home such as in a private residence, nursing home, assisted living or hospital. Our hospice team also provides compassion and support to grieving loved ones during the illness and for up to one year beyond the loss. Rochester District VNA’s Hospice is the only not for profit Hospice program in Strafford County.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS

Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association is offering ongoing bereavement support groups each week.

There is no commitment by those attending to continue for any given length of time. Feel free to drop in for one session or as many sessions you choose.

The sessions will be every;

Tuesday from 10:30am to 11:30am

Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Location: Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Education & Conference Center - Carroll Room

Please call Rochester District Visiting Nurse Association

Hospice Department with any questions 332-1133