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.
September 11, 2020
Unwavering Commitment
Miki Petersen always admired the medical field, so she studied to become a medical secretary and connect with the profession. Now, she’s been a part of the VNA team for […]
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September 4, 2020
Better Together
Bridget Young has often been called the “glue” at VNA, due to her 45 years of service and her current role as chief operating officer. She has direct responsibility for […]
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August 27, 2020
Access to Hope
Visiting Nurse Association and Easterseals Nebraska work together to ensure all people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to live, learn, work and play. People like Rod Peterson carry out […]
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August 20, 2020
It Takes a Village
With over 25 years of public health nursing experience, Sandy Kirchhoff understands the phrase “it takes a village.” As the Family Services clinical manager, she oversees VNA’s early childhood home […]
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July 28, 2020
Award-winning Care
VNA’s own Cassi Norton has been recognized with the 2020 Corstrata Post-Acute Care Wound Nurse Excellence Award.
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July 17, 2020
Keeping Families Close
Kelly Mackling and her Maternal Child team are an important link between hospitals and homes for newborns and their families. They’re dedicated to providing a smooth transition home and making […]
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July 14, 2020
A Compassionate Connection
Kate Miller’s friends and family think she has one of the most difficult jobs, but she doesn’t see it that way. To her, it’s a calling. She’s honored to bring […]
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July 10, 2020
A Network of Support
Getting home from the hospital is just the beginning for many patients. That’s where Amanda Holst’s home care team steps in. Amanda sees her team, and all of VNA, as […]
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July 8, 2020
Making it Click
Julie Twohig isn’t your typical IT person. Initially, she planned to be an educator, but was unsure if she was ready to work with children. She tried out a nursing […]
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July 1, 2020
A Healing Touch
As a little girl, Cassi read a book called “Nurse Nancy.” Nurse Nancy, a young girl herself, would take care of all the scrapes and ailments of the kids in […]
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June 24, 2020
Connecting with Care
If you walked into an Omaha skilled nursing facility, odds are the staff would know Karen Wineinger. As a clinical liaison, she’s an important bridge between patients at these facilities […]
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April 29, 2020
VNA’s President Reflects on Historical Pandemic Experience
As we step up to take care of our patients during this pandemic, I’ve been reflecting on my previous experience during another uncertain time. When I worked in Chicago for […]
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