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In today’s world of miraculous medical interventions that prolong the quantity and quality of life for many, the course of illness, decline and natural death has been irrevocably changed. That being said, it’s important to remember that humans are still mortal. We will all succumb at some point to accident, Illness, disease or aging as

June 18 2019 – (Arlington, MA) –Visiting Nurse & Community Care, Inc., a leading non-profit home care agency serving 63 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts, has appointed Kimberly Arouth, BSN, RN as its next Chief Executive Officer, the agency announced today.  The appointment takes effect July 8, 2019. Arouth takes over from retiring CEO

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS The Bereavement Support Group is a confidential service offered to people of all denominations who need help & support through their time of grief.  The group is offered by our chaplain, who is professionally trained in counseling and therapy.  She offers a listening ear, befriending, practical help, support and counseling to

Visiting Nurse & Community Care, a non-profit organization, has been providing home health care and community health programs for 115 years. For generations, we have cared for the community through elder outreach, public health initiatives and educational support programs. Our reputation for providing community members with the care and resources they deserve has been reflected

Medford, MA – February 22 2017 – Two venerable non-profit home care agencies serving a combined 52 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts have announced their intent to merge.

The plan to combine Greater Medford VNA, founded in 1900 in Medford, and Visiting Nurse & Community Health, founded in 1898 in Arlington, is currently under review by state regulators. Leaders of the two agencies anticipate that the merger will be approved on or before February 28, 2017.

GMVNA is excited to announce that we were selected as a recipient of the 2016 Cummings Foundation 100K for 100!  We plan to enhance our Community Nursing Programs which include Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Support Groups, Blood Pressure & Ask a Nurse Clinics, Flu Clinics, and Free Nursing Assessments for our Private Care division. The

Alex Ruppenthal of the Medford Transcript wrote a wonderful article about our agency to celebrate our 115th Anniversary!  Click on the link to read more! http://medford.wickedlocal.com/article/20150507/NEWS/150508321

On June 26, 2014, the Greater Medford VNA was presented the “Business Partner of the Year” award by the Medford Council on Aging and Medford Senior Citizens, Inc., during their Volunteer Celebration. Pam Kelly, Director of Elder Affairs, introduced Mayor McGlynn and he in turn presented the award to members of the Greater Medford  VNA

Visiting Nurse & Community Care (VNCC) located in Arlington, MA offers free “Blood Pressure Clinics” to all seniors in the surrounding community.