Stories of Care
Every day, we provide expert care to individuals from all walks of life. We invite you to meet some of them below.
Realizing Her Potential
One of nine siblings, Princess never had a mother or father figure to look up to. By her 11th birthday, she found herself in foster care.
January 14, 2021
Meet Our Team: Danielle Lamm
VNA staff member Danielle Lamm shares her experience working as an occupational therapist and the impact she makes each day.
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January 1, 2021
125 Years of Care
Since 1896, VNA has provided exceptional, high-quality care. VNA will continue to provide care today. Tomorrow. And the next 125 years.
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October 30, 2020
Adapting to Preserve Traditions
Eric Beckman, a fourth-generation Nebraskan farmer, experienced a vehicle accident that resulted in quadriplegia. Doctors and therapists encouraged him to find another profession, but Eric responded, “I’ve never wanted to […]
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October 22, 2020
An Unmistakable 90-Year Legacy
After 90 years of combined service, two outstanding VNA employees are leaving an unmistakable legacy that has impacted lives across the community. Bridget Young, Chief Operating Officer and Joanie Kush, […]
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October 20, 2020
Developing Growth and Independence
Ryan, a 16-year-old with Down Syndrome, visited camp for the first time six years ago. “We were worried about him being away for a week, but he jumped right in […]
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October 17, 2020
Bringing Expert Services Into the Comfort of Home
Owen, like many VNA hospice patients, has benefited from our in-house pharmacy. Unlike many patients, Owen is three years old, has a rare condition called Leigh’s Disease and has been […]
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October 7, 2020
Supporting Patients Wherever They Call Home
VNA shelter nurse Ann Hatting first met Mark, Roger and Jeff when they were homeless shelter clients at Siena Francis House. All three struggled with a combination of physical and […]
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October 1, 2020
Providing a Compassionate and Dignified Death
Brian was 24 years old, and he was dying of aggressive cancer. He lost access to insurance because he couldn’t work or afford COBRA payments, and he wasn’t ill long […]
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September 28, 2020
Support From the Start
Shyla is a teen mom. She’s also an honor student, a volleyball player, a powerlifter, a grocery store cashier, a friend, daughter, sister and much more. She gave birth to […]
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September 25, 2020
Medical Expertise At Home
Ken had just started a new job when he became seriously ill. As a new employee, he was referred to VNA for assistance because his health insurance was not yet […]
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September 23, 2020
A United Front
In 2018, Methodist Fremont Home Health Care officially partnered with VNA to provide strengthened support for home health and hospice services, and, soon after, Jenna Wordekemper was recruited to be […]
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September 17, 2020
Linking Death to Life
Early on in her life, Joanie Kush tried out a variety of healthcare roles. While finishing her education, she took a class on death and dying, and it set the […]
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