2018 ANNUAL REPORTa hospice years ago.” – Cynthia Harriman “After my own hip surgery, I...
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A MILESTONE OF CARING & COMMUNITY
SUPPORT
2018 ANNUAL REPORT
2018 Board of Trustee Members
VNANNJ Health SystemWilliam J. Gannon, ChairPatricia Bernal-Silva, Vice ChairEva Kubanik, Secretary
Nancy Nadaskay, TreasurerElizabeth T. Gilfillan (Foundation)Judith M. Ward (A�liated)
VNANNJ A�liated Health Services, Inc.Judith M. Ward, ChairPatricia Muratore, Secretary
Eva Kubanik, TreasurerPatricia Bernal-Silva
VNANNJ, INC.
William J. Gannon, ChairPatricia Bernal-Silva, Vice ChairJudith M. Ward, SecretaryNancy Nadaskay, TreasurerTheresa DavisFiona DowningReverend Joseph FordDavid GilfillanElizabeth T. Gilfillan
William Holzemer, RN, PhD, FAANEva KubanikMilton J. Mintz, DOThe Honorable Judge Robert Muir, Jr.Patricia MuratoreLaura Page-GreifingerJohn O’HaraEdward PrendevilleKeith D. Riggin
VNANNJ Foundation, Inc.Elizabeth T. Gilfillan, ChairJudith M. Ward, SecretaryNancy Nadaskay, Treasurer
Lisa ApplebyPatricia Bernal-SilvaJohn Grano
EmeritusDenis O’Sullivan
Table ofContents
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Board of Trustees / Programs & Services
CEO Message: Making History & Changing Lives
Chairman Message: A Milestone of Caring & Community Support
Why I Give
A Storied Legacy of Caring
An Essential Home Care Safety Net
Upholding Our Mission of Caring
2018 Facts At a Glance / Financials
Our Donors
Programs & Services VNANNJ Nursing
Certified Home Health Aides
Elder Care Services
Rehabilitative Therapy
Social Work Services
Case Management Services
Maternal and Child Health
Nutrition Counseling
IV Therapy
Wound Care
Community Services
Telehealth
VNANNJ HOSPICE Nursing
Certified Home Health Aides
Rehabilitative Therapy
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Medication Management
Pain and Symptom Management
Pastoral Care
Social Work Services
Volunteer and Bereavement Support
VNANNJ AFFILIATED HEALTH SERVICES INC. Nursing
Certified Home Health Aides
Rehabilitative Therapy
Social Work Services
In-Home Caregiver Education and Support
Eldercare Services
Friendship House Adult Day Care
House Call Groceries for Seniors
Mother’s Helper/ Newborn Care
Private Care Services
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Making History & Changing
LivesIt’s a pleasure to report on a successful 120th anniversary year for the
Visiting Nurse Association of Northern NJ and reflect on other milestones
in its long, distinguished history.
I’ve had the privilege of serving as the VNA’s CEO and President for more
than two decades. Throughout my tenure, I’ve embraced opportunities
to collaborate on both small and large-scale initiatives—formally and
informally—with board members, sta�, volunteers, community leaders,
donors and clients.
Collectively, our dedication, vision and hard work have advanced the
VNA’s mission of caring and positively impacted countless lives. In fact,
the phrase “many are one” comes to mind. With the help of many, this
organization has withstood the test of time, expanded its services to
e�ectively address the evolving needs of its constituents and significantly
extended its geographic reach.
I’m very proud to have been part of many influential, diverse achievements
in recent years and I invite all who’ve supported the VNA to join me
in celebrating this milestone anniversary. I also ask for your continued,
unwavering support because the need for high-quality home care has never
been greater and it remains on the incline.
Thank you for being part of our stellar, winning team! Together, let’s
continue to make a di�erence and celebrate more historic VNA milestones!
Faith F. Scott, MPH, MBAPresident & Chief Executive O�cer
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A Milestone of Caring & Community SupportThe VNA’s 120th anniversary is a milestone for our entire community
because its journey of caring has evolved with local needs and been
sustained by the incredible support of many throughout its history. It’s
appropriate for all of us to join in this celebration since, along with many
of our ancestors, we’ve contributed to the VNA’s success.
Ever since some philanthropic area residents came together in 1898 to
form the VNA, home care needs have steadily increased and become more
complex. Fortunately, VNA has remained in touch with those trends, kept
pace with them and emerged as a dependable, trusted home care resource.
I’m honored to serve in a leadership role with this wonderful organization.
I’m also committed to prudent stewardship of its legacy to ensure that high
caliber home care remains readily available to us and future generations.
On behalf of all who benefited from VNA’s services last year, thank you
for your trust, confidence, and generosity. With our collective unwavering
support, the VNA will continue to lead the way in home care and brighten
the lives of area residents for many years to come.
William J. Gannon, Board Chair
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Cynthia Harriman Donor & Special Events Committee Member
“From the moment we were introduced to
VNA through my involvement with TWIG 21 (a
philanthropic group that supports VNA), both my
husband (Ed Prendeville, a trustee) and I became
immersed in the organization. At VNA, we’ve found an organization
that’s doing important work e�ciently, free of waste and excess.
We’re also very impressed with the VNA’s leaders. They’re leading
the charge for better access to high-quality home care with passion,
enthusiasm, professionalism and sheer love.”
Laura Page-Greifinger
Donor & Member, Board of Trustees
“I’ve devoted my career to developing processes
that improve post-acute care nationwide, so I’m in
a unique, informed position to assess the caliber of
home care agencies, skilled nursing facilities and
hospices. The VNA stands out because it consistently puts patients
first, delivers exceptional quality and achieves excellent patient
satisfaction ratings. VNA leaders also share my belief that sta�
education and mentoring results in better patient care.”
Dale Calvert
Donor & Special Events Committee Member
“Witnessing the impact that VNA sta� and
volunteers were making on a daily basis inspired
me to community service several years ago. This
VNA has provided an ever-increasing level of
care, e�ciency and professionalism to the community while always
honoring its original mission of compassionate home care established
in 1898. Also, through the experiences of my 97-year-old mother and
my own family, I am acutely aware that high-quality home care makes
a di�erence.”
With the support of community members like you, the VNA can sustain its 120-year tradition of caring. Your tax-deductible gift will be put to work locally to e�ciently deliver high-quality home care services. Every donation is meaningful and makes a dierence in the lives of those who rely on us for essential services.
Why I Give...Community members throughout the VNA’s service area support its mission
with generous donations, in-kind gifts, bequests and volunteer service. Here’s
what motivates just a few of our supporters in their own words…
“All of the VNA’s services
are essential but I have an
a�nity for the Hospice
because I worked with
a hospice years ago.”
– Cynthia Harriman
“After my own hip surgery, I experienced
firsthand how good home
care can reduce inpatient stays
and expedite recovery.”
– Laura Page-Greifinger
“The joy that VNA home
care visits and Friendship
House bring to those who
might otherwise be isolated
and alone is inspirational.”
– Dale Calvert
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Our tradition of caring began in 1898 when visiting nursing was introduced
to this region by Anna B. Hillock who traveled by bicycle delivering care to the
needy. Her work was funded by the Female Charitable Society which merged
with other groups and adopted the name Visiting Nurse Association in 1916.
Since then, we’ve led the way in home care, amassed many achievements and
established a legacy of caring.
A growing client base across more than 110 municipalities…
1918 VNA radius of care expands by acquiring its first automobile,
a Ford touring car, with $765 in community donations.
1996 VNA’s charter expands to include Hunterdon County along
with Morris.
2004 Visiting Health Service of Morris County is acquired including
Friendship House and House Call Groceries for Seniors.
2017 Expansion into Sussex and Warren Counties with the acquisition
of VNA of Saint Claire’s.
From nursing agency to full-service home care provider…
1970 Physical, occupational and speech therapy services is added.
1978 The home health aide program begins.
1995 A dedicated Hospice program is established.
2010 By popular demand, the Private Care program expands to include
part-time, full-time and live-in options.
2012 ZOE, an electronic monitoring or “telehealth” system, is introduced.
Embracing technology and education…
1978 First computer is purchased to better manage growing client
volume and Medicare documentation.
2006 Nurses and rehabilitation therapists are issued laptop computers
with wireless connectivity that facilitates real-time information
sharing, enhancing quality and e�ciency.
2010 In response to a competitive nursing market, VNA establishes a
New Graduate Program o�ering BSNs mentoring and on-the-job
training.
2013 State-of-the-art electronic records technology is implemented.
2014 A well-equipped in-house Clinical Skills Lab is established.
2017 VNA partners with Rutgers University to o�er Out-of-Hospital
Residencies in home care.
A Storied Legacy of
Caring
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An Essential Home Care Safety NetAccess to a�ordable elder care is a timely concern because:
• Opinion surveys consistently find that most seniors and future
retirees would prefer to age in place.
• Through personal and family experiences, many are discovering that
home care needs often don’t qualify for or exceed Medicare benefits.
• Elder caregiving 24/7— and the stresses and challenges associated
with that role—is now a daily reality for one of every four adults
locally and nationally who are responsible for a parent, spouse or
another loved one.
Ensuring Access for EveryoneAcross its service area, the VNA addresses those concerns, along
with the home care needs of younger residents with serious illnesses,
injuries and disabilities. In 2018, we provided a safety net for clients
from all walks of life with
varied resource levels. Along
with delivering private care
and Medicare and insurance
funded services, we secured
grants and donations to
serve those with limited
financial resources and o�set
expenses associated
with various essential
VNA programs.
“ I don’t know how we’d manage without VNA…”
“Friendship House is a wonderful place,” observed
caregiver Geri Boyle. Three years ago, a call to
1-800-WE VISIT connected Geri and her husband,
Allan, with the VNA’s social adult day care center in
Boonton Township.
Despite Alzheimer’s-related memory issues, Allan,
81, enjoys attending the center (which he calls “the
o�ce”). “He’s in a better mood there than when
isolated at home. He loves the sta� and the other
clients — and I do, too. I volunteer to help with
activities when I can and attend the Caregiver
Support Group,” said Geri. “The center also frees
some time for me to run errands and help out my
sister who lives alone.”
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Every aspect of the healthcare system is in flux and home care is trending.
In fact, a systemic movement to reduce inpatient care is placing greater
emphasis on home care as a cost-e�cient alternative to hospitals and
nursing homes that also a�ords patients better quality of life.
Rising demand is creating exciting new opportunities, along with
competition for the best sta�. There’s also more emphasis on the caliber of
care than ever before and greater transparency. Providers are continuously
evaluated on quality, safety, patient satisfaction and cost containment — and,
their ratings are now available to consumers, as well as third-party payers.
Well-Positioned for the Future
In this dynamic environment, the VNA of Northern NJ is well-positioned to
thrive. Along with tracking local needs, we’re keeping abreast of industry
trends and innovations, devising new initiatives and adjusting our strategic
direction as needed. Our activities include:
Sta retention and training underscored by the 27 diverse in-house training
programs completed last year, covering everything from wound and cancer
care to emergency preparedness and human tra�cking.
Partnerships with local, county and state governments, other nonprofits and
businesses who share various VNA goals including a 2018-19 NJ Department
of Health grant to provide immunizations throughout our service area and
a Warren County government grant-funded program to help the elderly
reduce their risk of falls and related injuries in their homes.
Innovations and technology enhancements including the 2019
implementation of HomeCare HomeBase, the top rated, state-of-the-art
electronic health records technology for our industry.
Upholding Our Mission of Caring
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2018 Facts AT A GLANCE
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45-54 (5.76%)
55-74 (32.24%)
75-84 (23.44%)
0-14 (0.08%)
15-44 (3.27%)
85+ (35.35%)
CaregiverEducation& Support90.63%
FriendshipHouse 4.53%
Respite8.76%
Salaries 64.52%
Transportation 1.69%Medical Supplies 2.92%
Benefits 15.65%
Contracted Services 3.4%
Other 11.82%
Home Health - Morris 47.09%
Grants 8.67%
Home Health - Hunterdon 11.01%
Hospice & Bereavement 9.09% Friendship House(Adult Day Care) 1.33%
Other 1.55%
State Respite 1.94% Private Care 2.68%
Home Health - Sussex/Warren 16.65%
Contributions& Other 25%
Hospice 16%
Medicare 59%
Other 3.43%
HHA 26.13%
Nursing 41.20%
RehabTherapy 29.24%
EXPENSESREVENUE
VISITS BY DISCIPLINE ACTIVE PATIENTS BY AGE GROUP
CAREGIVER SUPPORTPATIENTS BY ADMISSION TYPE
I N D I V I D UA L SThe following generously supported VNANNJ with gifts greater than or equal to $500.
Richard and Cynthia ApplebyWendy ArestyPatricia and Michael
Bernal-SilvaJoseph and Betty Ann BonisDale Calvert and Lorraine
Zurick CalvertSandra CastellanoChelsea and Damien ChomaDavid CollinsTheresa DavisFrank and Constance
DefrancoAnthony and Elaine DeSantisAnne and William EddyPeter EzziAllison FarrellLucrezia FasanoRodney FrelinghuysenWilliam J. and Lindsay GannonGinger and Bill GavinChristine and David GilfillanElizabeth T. GilfillanJohn and Deidre GranoJavid and Sima HakakianDr. William HolzemerJohn and Nancy IatestaEva KubanikRichard KubanikRegina LalumiereKaren and Ben LambertMichael and Heather
LandsittelDonna McNameraDr. and Mrs. Milton J. and
Joan MintzRalph and Maria MortellitoSteve and Bard MurrayNancy and Raymond
NadaskayJohn and Arleen O’HaraDenis and Bette O’SullivanLaura and Mel Page-
GreifingerLauren ParranEdward Prendeville
and Cynthia HarrimanJohn RedmondRobert RookePeter and Lisa SalamoneEmily and William Schroeder
Eileen ScottGregory and Faith ScottGinger and Jim ScottDebbie and Charlie SeminerioKristin Sostowski and
Stephen HerbesWilliam and Pat ThompsonLaura and Ian TutzauerJudith M. WardKeith and Patti Wood
The following generously supported VNANNJ with gifts between $100 – $499.
Rosalie Abruzzese-AsteMartin and Cathy AgacinskiDianne and Charles AhtoRaina AndersonGeorge and Judith AndersonAnonymousLisa ApplebySuzette ArenasCarl and Tracy BadenhausenFatimha BanksPatricia BednarJaime BennettShawn BergBarbara BertschyCyril BindasCarol BitarWilliam BoboRoberta BrassardRichard ByrnesElizabeth CallowDavid CalvertChristine CalvertCordelia CalvertKaitlyn CasamentoKathleen and Juan CasianoLisa CebolleroGerard and Cathy ChiaraKate and Richard CohenPaul CollinBarbara CorreiaAude DassierRonald and Janet DellanoCourtney DellecaveJoseph and Christine
DomanskiThomas DonohueChristian DubuqueRussel and Marie DuryeaGeraldine and Sam FeldmanA.G. and Joen Luy FerrariJean and Peter FerrisoRobert FrederickJames and Janet Gallagher
William GascoigneJoanna GiblinGeneroso GiesulloJessica GoldsmithMichael and Billie GoonSarah Guelich and
Edward PursellJan and Stefan GutermuthJohn HicksDavid HinckleyGeorgia HockenjosWilliam and Joan IrishHolly JacksonRobert JacobsenRoger JonesTara KarcherElizabeth Anne KeatSean KirkJohn KlingerWilliam and Mathilda KnaupElaine and Charles LadaStacee LeePeggy and Hal LefskyPaige and Elizabeth
L’HommedieuMichael and Nilsa LubbenJohn ManahanCathy McMahonRobert and Kimberly
MelchionneLillian MellarsCynthia MoranPatrick and Colleen MoriartyWalter MorrisThe Honorable Judge
Robert Muir, Jr. and Mrs. Harriet Muir
Warren NadlerRobert NathansEdwina NeedhamJoyce NorthMirwat NouhPatricia O’KeefeJohn and Karen PawloCharles PoskittDoug PrendevilleCathy PursellDawn and John ReynoldsKeith D. and Allison RigginBruce RitzerSylvia RubensJoel and Laine SandersEllen and Stephen ScardenaRobert and Diane SchultheisPeggy ScottPeter and Judith SesnickChuck Smith
Thomas and Leslie SodanoDr. and Mrs. Frederick
StansburyMarie StantonMargaret StapletonRobin SteinbergIrene TedeschiDorothy TeitelbaumDebralyn TerranovaCharles TureoPeter UlrichDonald and Ann UpdikeDeborah VentrelloMary VoytusGregory and Lisa WarshawGeorge and Bunny WashburnDaniel WasserHenry WheatAndrea Zeydelis
The following generously supported VNANNJ with gifts between $1 – $99.
Paul AbelMichele AquadroRobert and Kaliope AxtLinda BadgleyWilliam BaumanDoug and Anne BerryDiane BlighAmy BornsteinCharles BreckerMatthew BrigidaJames and Elizabeth BrownKera ByrdBarbara ByrnesIda CacciabeveEdna CadmusCharles CajigaoMaxwell Calvert and
Maria RamosDale CanfieldSusan CarrCarolyn CarterEve CaseyPhyllis CaseyAlan and Adrienne ChaninJoseph ChoborCharles Clancy and Rose
Mary Grandados ClancyTomasina ClarkeDouglas and Nancy CrandallDiane CummingsLies DeFeyterJohn and Diane DellickerEdward and Carol Anne
Dennerlein
OUR DONORSWe are pleased to recognize those who support our mission to provide quality home healthcare. Our sincere appreciation is extended
to all those who have designated gifts to VNANNJ during the year 2018.
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Chris DeVriesDarleen DibernardElizabeth DowJosephine EicherRachel EnderleSharon FlaniganConrad FranzEthel FroewissRobert and Ruth GarrityJulie Ge�keRobert GlanvilleJoan GordonCynthia and Henry GorkowskiKevin Gray and Cathy LiebarsEdith HamiltonRichard and Barbara
HartmanAnna HerbertPeter and Adelaide HerbstPamela HusikMariko IshiiKelsey KelleherRobert KennadayWilliam and Evelyn KeyserDavid and Miriam KleinKaty and Steve KoyceStella KozaChristine KupetzJane KurekJoyce KuschkeJohn LeonardRobert and Jan LeslieJohn and Elizabeth LiddyLillian and George MahrholzRaymond MaioranPatricia MastrogiacomoPaula McClureDeborah McMickle-MaherLawrence McMillanLinda MedoreRichard MichalukLinda MichelsonDavid MillerJames and Mary MongeyBruce MontgomeryAnna MontouriPatricia and Peter MuratoreEileen O’BrienSusan OlinksyMarisa OppenheimerAlan and Joann PainterMargaret PatrickDavid PattersonMargaret Anne PayneMichael PellegrinoEllen PerosiBeverly PhillipsWilma PomerantzNancy RankinJaclyn RicciAmanda RichardsonRichard and Sharon RihaDianne RobertsonFaith RubensteinGerald RussellKaren RychlickiNathan SabinMarlene SackAnne and Bill ScheirerAnn SchneiderRichard and Marcelle SchrumHaley ScottDana SeminerioMaria SevillaSuzanne and Jimmy SierotkoLorraine Sola
Margaret SperryJe� and Becky StadelmanMargaret and Richard
StanfordMarlee and Steve StebDonald SwansonKathleen TarrRoger TirrellEli and Alexis TomlinsonNancy TrainorJohn Trezza and Deborah
CooneyCarlo TursiAntoinette VaccaDino VaccherJoan ValentineJohannes Van VugtJaime VegaNorman and Marie VolzChristine VolzElizabeth WalulekWalter WardJoan WayneGioia WeberKathryn WhiteheadLawrence and Mary Rose
YounghouseRichard Zimmer and
Mary Godspeed
CO R P O R AT I O N S , F O U N DAT I O N S & O R G A N I Z AT I O N SThe following entities have generously supported VNANNJ.
ADP New York Metro RegionA-L Services, Inc.Aleckna and Associates, LLCAmerican Legion Auxiliary –
WhippanongArrow Elevator IncorporatedAveanna HealthcareBlackTree Healthcare
ConsultingBowman & Company, LLPColumbiettes of ParsippanyDrew and Rogers, Inc.Dublin Pub of MorristownEagle Building Maintenance
and JanitorialEnclara Health, LLCEva’s VillageExecutive Resources LLCFidelity Charitable Gift FundFirst Energy FoundationFirst Energy Service
CompanyFranklin Mutual
Insurance CompanyFreedom Home HealthcareGibbons P.C.Hamlin Capital ManagementHildale Park Presbyterian
ChurchJohn O’Hara Company, Inc.Kings Super Markets, Inc.Lincoln Park Lions Club, Inc.McCann Managed MarketsMedline Industries, Inc.MedtronicMerck FoundationMetLife
MontclairityMorris County
Tourism BureauMuratore Family FundMy Tribute Gift
Foundation, Inc. Network For GoodNick Cerbo Family
FoundationNJ Manufacturers Insurance
CompanyPayPal Charitable
Giving FundPfizer, Inc.PNR Development and
Investments, LPPolish American Club
of WhippanyProvident BankQuality in Real Time, Inc.Railroad Construction
Company, Inc.Redeemer Lutheran ChurchRotary Club of MadisonRound Table Wealth
ManagementS&P Global FoundationS. Rubenstein Family
Foundation, Inc.Saint Clare’s Health SystemSanofi PasteurSisters of Charity
of Saint ElizabethSuburbanites of Morris AreaSymons Capital ManagementThe Angeletti GroupThe Community Theatre at
the Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
The MCJ Amelior FoundationThe Provident Bank
FoundationThe Robert and Susan Shine
Charitable FundThomas and Annette Dircks
Family FoundationTravelers Employee
Giving CampaignTree-Tech, Inc. Troxel Family Foundation, Inc.TruistUBSValley National BankWillis Towers Watson
G I F TS I N K I N DThe following parties have generously supported VNANNJ through donation.
40 North RestaurantsAlstede FarmsAmerican Museum
of Natural HistoryAngry Erik Brewing, LLCCaesars EntertainmentCapital GenealogyChef Fredy’s TableCosy Cupboard Tea RoomDale CalvertDePasquale The SpaDublin Pub of MorristownElk Mountain Ski Resort, Inc.Farm at Green VillageFiddler’s Elbow Country Club
Grasshopper O� the GreenGreater Morristown YMCAHyatt Morristown at
Headquarters PlazaJ&S Designer FlooringKings Food MarketKramer PortraitsLakeland Hills YMCALeonard and Elizabeth
LoBiandoLong Valley Pub and BreweryMasana Portrait Artwork NYCMohegan SunMorris Animal InnMorris MuseumNew Jersey DevilsNew Jersey Performing
Arts CenterNew York Football GiantsNirvana Yoga & Wellness
CenterNunzio’s Dolce VitaOkemo Mountain ResortPanera BreadPark Avenue ClubPhiladelphia Museum of ArtPinot’s PaletteEdward Prendeville and
Cynthia HarrimanRedwood Grill & BarRod’s Steak & Seafood Grille
at The Madison HotelPeter and Lisa SalamoneGregory and Faith ScottSomerset Patriots
Baseball ClubSouth and PineState Theatre New JerseyStirling TavernThe Barn TheatreThe Community Theatre
at the Mayo Center for the Performing Arts
The DepotThe Grand CafeThe Growing Stage TheatreThe Max Challenge (Madison)The Max Challenge (Montclair)The Wellness Center of
Northwest JerseyTomahawk Lake, Inc.Top of the Rock Observation
Deck at Rockefeller CenterTringali Iron WorksWegmans
VNA is deeply appreciative of the generous contributions of all of our donors and every attempt has been made to recognize our supporters. We apologize for any errors. If you feel that your name should appear on this list or if it appears incorrectly, please contact the VNA Foundation at 973.451.4119 or [email protected].
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PUBLISHED BY Visiting Nurse Association
of Northern New Jersey Health System, Inc.
Faith F. Scott, MPH, MBA
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Lisa Salamone, MPA
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Diane Myers
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, EDITOR
Billie Goon
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
MONTCLAIRITY
DESIGN
Jerry Casciano
Roy Groething
Mike Peters
Cortney Torres
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