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Cornerstone VNA Team Members Receive Top Honors

Cornerstone VNA Team Members Receive Top Honors

 

Rochester, NH – Cornerstone VNA is proud to announce that two team members received high honors at the Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of New Hampshire’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, which was held on June 18th at The Barn at Bull Meadow in Concord.

During the Alliance’s special event, Julie Reynolds, President/CEO of Cornerstone VNA, received the Home Care and Hospice Service Award. According to the Alliance, “This award showcases and celebrates true excellence and dedication to providing quality in-home health care. Recipients of the Service Award have been identified as individuals or groups who have made exceptional contributions to the home care and hospice community in New Hampshire and the Alliance.”

 

Julie was recognized as a remarkable individual who epitomizes the qualities of a transformative leader. Under Julie’s guidance, Cornerstone VNA has flourished, embracing innovation and technological advancements to provide expert care to patients. Over the past decade, the organization has doubled in size in its service area and staffing. Cornerstone VNA’s growth and success is a testament to Julie’s commitment to excellence.

 

Julie shares, “I am truly honored to receive this award and the recognition. Healthcare is a complicated system, and without the opportunity to work together through the Alliance, change cannot happen. My job is very rewarding because I work with so many dedicated and caring individuals at Cornerstone VNA. It is gratifying to know that my commitment to excellence has a positive effect.”

 

In addition to Julie’s recognition, another Cornerstone VNA team member was honored during the Alliance’s anniversary celebration. Hydi Prentice, Personal Care Service Provider, received the Alliance’s inaugural Personal Care Service Award. According to the Alliance, “Members know that personal care providers are hard-working, caring individuals who serve clients and their families every day and regard this service as more than just a job. They are here to make a difference.  This award gives providers the opportunity to reward those individuals who have committed themselves to a career in caregiving.”

 

Hydi was recognized for her commitment to providing top-notch care, ensuring her patients’ personal needs are met while maintaining a clean and safe environment and offering emotional support with a cheerful outlook and attentive ear. It was shared that her dedication extends beyond physical care, as she strives to help her patients remain in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible. As a seasoned preceptor at Cornerstone VNA, Hydi imparts invaluable wisdom and support to new caregivers, aiding in their transformation from orientee to confident Personal Care Service Providers. Hydi adds, “It was an honor and very much appreciated to receive this award.”

 

The recognition of Julie and Hydi’s accomplishments celebrates the culture of Cornerstone VNA and their commitment to excellence. According to Erika Lee, Advancement Director, “It was a wonderful evening. The Alliance has done incredible work in supporting home health care organizations over the past 50 years.” Lee continues, “It was an honor to be joined by past leaders of the Alliance, including immediate past board chair of Cornerstone VNA, Susan Young Gaudiello, and previous CEO, Linda Hotchkiss, to celebrate our agency’s passion and dedication to ensuring patients receive the best care in the place they want to be…at home.”

 

Cornerstone VNA currently serves Rockingham, Strafford, Belknap and Carroll Counties in New Hampshire and York County in Maine. The team at Cornerstone VNA provides award-winning care and support through five distinct programs: Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Life Care-Private Duty, and Community Care. For over 111 years, Cornerstone VNA has been committed to bringing services to people of all ages so that families can stay together at home, even when facing the challenges of aging, surgical recovery, chronic or life-threatening illnesses or end-of-life care. To learn more about Cornerstone VNA, visit www.cornerstonevna.org or call 800-691-1133.

4th Annual Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire to host 4th Annual Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser

The Fastest Growing Sport to Support Youth Mentoring in New Hampshire

EXETER, NH- Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire will host their fourth Annual Pickleball Tournament fundraiser July 13-14 at the Exeter Town Recreation Park in Exeter, NH. The benefit tournament will feature more than 350 Pickleball players from New Hampshire and across the country in support of its statewide one-to-one youth mentoring program. The tournament kicks off on Saturday at 8am with men’s and women’s doubles until 7pm. The tournament resumes Sunday with mixed doubles from 8am-6pm.

What: 4th Annual Pickleball Tournament fundraiser to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH’s statewide youth mentoring program.

Who: More than 350 Pickleball players from New Hampshire and across the country.

Where: Exeter Recreation Park – 4 Hampton Rd. Exeter, NH.

When: Saturday, July 13th 8am-7pm and Sunday, July 14th 8am-6pm

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire (BBBSNH):

BBBSNH has been creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships for at-risk youth, ages 6-18, for over 55 years at no cost to families or mentors. BBBSNH is an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and recognized as an evidence-based preventive program by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices. Nearly 120 youth remain on the agency’s waiting list, in need of a mentor. To learn more visit, www.bbbsnh.org, call (603) 430-1140 or visit Facebook and Instagram. 

Cornerstone VNA Revitalizes Educational Series

Cornerstone VNA Revitalizes Educational Series

 

Rochester, NH – Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is excited to announce the revitalization of its popular community Educational Series. These educational presentations are free and open to community members and local businesses and cover a variety of health and wellness-related topics. Presentations can also be customized to meet specific needs or areas of interest. The educational presentations have been newly organized into five categories including, Holistic Health from the Inside Out, Family Caregiver Superheroes, Safe and Sound at Home: Rehab Solutions and Health Tips, Mental and Social Wellness, and Shine the Light on Hospice. Presentations typically run sixty minutes and include a question-and-answer portion.

 

According to Jennifer Ufkin, RN MSN, Vice President of Operations, “At Cornerstone VNA, we’re more than just caregivers. We focus on keeping people healthy, not just treating illnesses. Our unique programs are designed to help individuals live healthier lives. Through our Educational Series, we aim to help community members make informed decisions about their health and well-being, especially in tough situations.”

 

At a recent educational presentation titled ‘Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss’, an attendee shared, “The presentation was wonderful, and I got some good pointers to use with my loved one. The handouts were extremely helpful.” The resident service coordinator at a senior housing building remarked, “Excellent presentation today on ‘Living Well with Anxiety’. We had 19 attendees which is highly unusual for us.” Another business shared, “Thank you for the presentation on the ‘Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice’, we had a great discussion.”

 

To learn more about each topic, visit cornerstonevna.org/educational-series for a full listing of presentation descriptions. To request presentations for a community group or business, please complete the online contact form or call 603-332-1133 x1109.

 

Cornerstone VNA currently serves Rockingham, Strafford, Belknap and Carroll Counties in New Hampshire and York County in Maine. The team at Cornerstone VNA provides award-winning care and support through five distinct programs: Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Life Care-Private Duty, and Community Care. For over 111 years, Cornerstone VNA has been committed to bringing services to people of all ages so that families can stay together at home, even when facing the challenges of aging, surgical recovery, chronic or life-threatening illnesses or end-of-life care. To learn more about Cornerstone VNA, visit www.cornerstonevna.org or call 800-691-1133.

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