Our Stories of Care
Every day, we provide expert care to individuals from all walks of life, each with a special story to share. We invite you to meet some of them.
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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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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April 10, 2020
COVID-19 Through the Eyes of a Hospice Nurse
Infection prevention throughout the community is something VNA’s staff has always kept at the forefront of our minds, even before this outbreak began. Hear one of our hospice nurse’s perspectives.
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March 18, 2020
A Nutritionist’s Quarantine Grocery List
It’s important to boost your immunity during a virus outbreak. VNA’s nutritionist put together a list of some healthy, long-lasting foods that will help strengthen your immune system.
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March 17, 2020
Staying Healthy, Two Hands at a Time
You’ve washed your hands thousands of times — but are you as careful as a doctor? Now is an especially good time to practice scrubbing thoroughly, and it’s one of the easiest ways you can stay healthy.
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October 1, 2019
“Plastic 4 Pink” Campaign Supports Breast Cancer Patients
This October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, VNA is launching a “Plastic 4 Pink” campaign, collecting gift cards to support its clients in the Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Program (BCPAP). […]
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September 10, 2019
VNA Flu Clinics
VNA offers flu immunizations through community clinics at VNA Headquarters at 12565 West Center Road starting Sept. 16. The clinics are held from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. every Mon. – Thurs.; no appointment is necessary.
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September 10, 2019
Join Us for VNA Take Out!
You’re NOT invited to an event you (sort of) don’t want to attend. Who has time for yet another fundraiser? We’re taking the hassle out of another fundraiser! At VNA, […]
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February 27, 2019
Five Tips for a Healthy Heart
February is Heart Month, an important time to reflect on what you can do to keep your heart healthy. VNA offers the following tips to help keep your heart healthy in February and throughout the year.
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February 15, 2018
And the winning recipes are…
In anticipation of VNA’s most delicious fundraiser, Art & Soup, coming up on Feb. 25, employees had a little soup competition of their own! Big congratulations to Rilla Eaton, whose Italian Turkey Burger Soup won Judges Choice, and Francie McNeil, whose Sicilian Peasant Stew with Asiago Cheese Soup won People’s choice. And congratulations to Dee Sepcenko, whose Algo Con Repollo won chef’s choice in Council Bluffs.
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November 21, 2017
Thanksgiving Cakes
Thanksgiving Cakes repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers in a fun, creative and delicious way. I don’t use a set recipe, but if you’ve ever made fritters or crab cakes, you are looking for a mixture of that same consistency.
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November 17, 2017
Secret Swaps at the Holiday Table
Do the holidays have to be a choice between healthy deprivation and gluttonous satisfaction? Your friendly VNA Chefs and Dietitians say no! This year, consider making a simple and healthy substitution in one of your favorite holiday recipes.
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