Founded in 1885, the VNA was the first visiting nursing organization in America.

Since then, we have become one of the oldest charities in the nation and remain the largest home health agency in the Western New York region. The VNA offers products and home care services for everyone from newborns to elderly patients.

Among the events being planned for the year long celebration:

• VNA Gala – to be held on Saturday, November 6th at the Ellicott Square Building
• Community based events in Chautauqua, Genesee, Allegany and Niagara counties
• “Music at the Pier” was held on June 24th at the Dunkirk Pier. The VNA of WNY was a major sponsor of this event.
• “Day in the Life of a Home Care Nurse” --Legislative & “VIP” patient home visits with our local elected officials across Western New York throughout the Summer.
• 125th Commemorative Calendar – a monthly calendar dedicated to the employees and patients of the VNA of WNY.
• VNA “Patient Day” – held on Wednesday, August 25th, is a celebration of our 125 years of caring for the WNY community with our current patients. VNA nurses, therapists and home health aides will be celebrating the VNA’s 125th Birthday with our patients at their home visits.
• Employee Picnic & Recognition Events
• Historical Artifacts Exhibits & Displays at various events throughout the year.
  
  

Today, the VNA employs over 900 people throughout Western New York. Point of service technology utilized by the nurses and therapists include wireless laptops, digital cameras, pulse oximetry, anti-coagulation monitoring, Telehealth, along with therapy modalities such as E-Stim, Vital Stim and Anodyne. The VNA focuses on teaching chronic care patients self-management and care including lifestyle choices, nutrition and infection control.

One of the strongest characteristics of the Association has been its pioneering spirit and its cooperation with all other social and health agencies in the community. As the healthcare system evolves toward more community based models of preventative and chronic care management, VNA is well positioned to lead the way.

The VNA in the News

Happy 125th Birthday, VNA - Higgins Praises the VNA The Post-Journal - Jamestown U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins, D-South Buffalo, recently made a stop at the Chautauqua County office for the VNA of WNY to recognize the organization, which has served patients through in-home care for the last 125 years. Read More...

VNA Giving Care to Thousands in Western new York Business First of Buffalo When Dorothy Gaffney required care for a recurring foot wound, she worried she might have to leave her Buffalo apartment after 25 years. At 87, Gaffney is otherwise independent and happy in her own home. Read more...

A Visiting Nurse Gives Care
Buffalo News Video
Follow nurse Tanya Woods during a visit to one of her patients. Woods works for Buffalo’s original visiting nurses association founded 125 years ago this year.
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Held on June 24th at the Dunkirk Pier. The VNA of WNY was a major sponsor of this event.




Cyndi Ahlstrom and Sharon Present