Nov11 - Marie Knasas, Executive Director of the Greater Medford Visiting Nurses Association, received an award from the Salem Five Bank. The bank awards grants to non-profit organizations as part of their commitment to have a positive impact on the communities they serve. Nov11 - Greater Medford VNA is joining home care providers across the state and country this November to mark National Home Care and Hospice Month. Home health care offers a much less costly alternative to traditional nursing home care while providing people with chronic illness the opportunity to remain in the comfort of their own homes. Read more about it! July11 - GMVNA has been awarded CHAP accreditation for the 11th year in a row. CHAP accreditation demonstrates that Greater Medford VNA meets the industry’s highest nationally recognized standards. Rigorous evaluation by CHAP focuses on structure and function, quality of services and products, human and financial resources and long term viability. Learn more about this important credential. June11 - Greater Medford Visiting Nurses Association will sponsor a support group on Wednesday, July 6 from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon for people living with Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders. Contact Marie Knasas GMVNA at 781 396-2633 ext 202 for more information. The group will meet at the Medford Senior Center. The support group will provide a forum for people living with Parkinson's Disease. Mar11 - GMVNA's 4th annual Comedy for a Cause fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, April 8, 2011 at 6:30 pm at the Irish American Club, 177 West Street in Malden. Click here for more information. Apr10 - Article in the Boston Globe to announce GMVNA Celebrates Nurses Week May 6-12. Feb10 - The Medford Transcript announces GMVNA's 3rd Annual Comedy for a Cause. Jan10 - The Medford Transcript announces an award given by Salem Five Bank to GMVNA. Jan10 - Article in the Medford Transcript about GMVNA's 3rd Annual Comedy for a Cause. Jan10 - GMVNA's 3rd annual Comedy for a Cause fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, March 12, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Irish American Club, 177 West Street in Malden. Click here for more information. Aug09 - GMVNA presented Living with Parkinson's Disease and other Movement Disorders in Stoneham on August 19. Click for flyer. Jun09 - Malden Evening News article announcing Louise Mallett as new President of the GMVNA Board of Directors. May09 - Wakefield Observer letter to the Editor from GMVNA Executive Director Marie Knasas in honor of National Hospice Month. Apr09 - Town Crier article about the Comedy for a Cause Benefit held March 5, 2009. Mar09 - Please help us acknowledge the many kind sponsors, donors, and contributors who helped make our Comedy for a Cause Benefit such a success. Mar09 - Boston Globe article entitled Laughter is the Best (Cash) Medicine about the Comedy for a Cause Benefit. 2nd page. Feb09 - Malden Observer press release about the Comedy for a Cause Fundraiser Feb09 - Boston.com article Comedy Benefit in Malden Nov08 - Medford Transcript article GMVNA nurse Megan Mahoney honored for her Service in the Army Oct08 - Medford Transcript article by GMVNA Executive Director Marie Knasas: Know Your VNA Rights Sep08 - Medford Transcript article Greater Medford Visiting Nursing Association Unveils New Branding Initiative Sep08 - GMVNA's new logo, designed by Diane Boudreau of Graphic Touch, went live Aug08 - Medford Transcript article by GMVNA Executive Director Marie Knasas: Find Out What VNAs Can Offer You Mar08 - Medford Transcript article: Greater Medford Visiting Nursing Association Raises Funds for Charity Mar08 - GMVNA in the Malden Observer Health Notes: Safely Home Provides Concierge and Medical Escort Mar08 - GMVNA Executive Director Marie Knasas' article You Have to be Your Own Advocate Feb08 - Comedy for a Cause Photos in the Press Jan08 - GMVNA Executive Director Marie Knasas' article Communication is Key with Drug Coverage Nov07 - GMVNA is recognized by the Medford Jingle Bell Festival Aug07 - Marie Knasas, Executive Director of GMVNA, publishes a monthly "Ask-A-Nurse" column in the Medford Transcript. Jun07 - GMVNA receives Award of Distinction as a National Best Practice Agency, as published in the Medford Transcript. Jan07 - VNAA, Visiting Nurse Associations of America, issues a press release naming GMVNA as one of the top 500 home health agencies in the country. For more information, give us a call or email us at info@gmvna.com!