Norwell Visiting Nurse Assoc

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is the only independent nonprofit home health care agency serving Boston's South Shore. Founded by a small group of caring individuals dedicated to the mission of "neighbors helping neighbors," the Norwell VNA has provided essential health care and education to South Shore residents since 1920. The agency's reputation for providing cost-effective, exceptional services with innovation and integrity has established its position as a regional leader in 21st century home health care. Now known as NVNA and Hospice, the agency has consistently (four years straight!) been named to the HomeCare EliteTM Top Agencies in the country.

NVNA AND HOSPICE SERVES THESE COMMUNITIES
Abington, Braintree, Cohasset, Duxbury, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Kingston, Marshfield, Milton, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Quincy, Rockland, Scituate, Weymouth, and Whitman

People with Early Stage Alzheimer's and Care Partners Support Group

Bereavement Support for Young Widows/Widowers (age 40s-60s)

Our Video Channel

Lori Mahoney, RN, BS-C, RDE discusses her role as a Clinical Manager/Diabetes Educator

Thank you for your support of OUR TEAM AT THE ALZHEIMER'S MEMORY WALK! We surpassed our fundraising goal! NVNA and Hospice Team Page

First: Mary Donovan, Patti Aizenstradt, Donna Rapa, Donna Stearns: 63
Second: Susan Cook, Cindy Helm, Mary Ellen Kelly, Candy Levangie: 73
Third: Gail Colton, Debbie Smith, Ann Shanley, Joan Ankner: 78

First: Ted Hughes, Bob Dwyer, Ben Spitz: 58
Second: Bob Conrad, Paul McCourt, Bob McCourt, Jim McEvoy: 58
Third: Dave Burr, Frank Curran, Ed Powers, David Replogle: 60

Longest Drive: Andrew Foley and Patti Aizenstadt
Closest to the Pin: Gail Colten (4'2") and David Fasano (8'8")
Top Raffle Winner: John Iannucci of Plymouth

Many thanks to the merchants and vendors who so generously donated auction and raffle items! NVNA and Hospice also wishes to thank the following major sponsors for their generous support:

Advanced Resources Marketing

Apothecare South Shore

Barletta Associates

Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA

Brightstar

Cadillac Village of Norwood

Campus of Caring

Cardiocom

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Enos Home Oxygen and Medical Supply, Inc.

Foxrock Properties

Gail Gazelle, MD

Helicon Design

Invesco

Medline

Merrill Lynch

Olden's Pharmacy

P.J. Spillane Co.

Queen Anne Nursing Home

Ralph and Kathy Tedeschi

Ralph Froio, MD

Roche Bros

Rockland Trust

The Conrad Group

The O'Dea Family

Therap-Ease

Visiting Angels of the South Shore

Welch Healthcare and Retirement

For more information, contact info@nvna.org or call 781-659-2342.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS

Have you lost a loved one in the past year? Our bereavement support groups, led by Jen Lopes, LICSW, can help. Please call Jen at 781-659-2342, ext 632, to learn more about the groups, offered during the day and in the evening. Open free to all South Shore residents.

BECOME A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER

Interested in sharing your time and talents with patients and families in our Hospice program? Call Terri Fedrow at 781-610-1427 or email: TFedrow@nvna.org to learn more.

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More information available on the H1N1 Flu website:

www.mass.gov/dph