MISSION & VISION

A Mission of Service: The Holyoke Visiting Nurse Association, Inc. established in 1905, is dedicated to providing quality home health care to individuals who are elderly, impoverished and medically needy. We coordinate and deliver comprehensive, cost effective services including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work and home health aide care. In addition, we are committed to promoting community health through education and special programs.

Our philosophy is grounded in the following values:

• Deep respect for the patient and family. We provide compassionate, individualized care. We seek to foster participating in and understanding of the healing process.
• A holistic approach to care. We believe that the physical, social, and emotional spheres impact health, and we intervene on these levels where appropriate.
• Cooperative, service-driven relationships with our customers. We realize that we are only one part of an overall continuum of care. By working cooperatively with, and providing exceptional service to physicians, hospitals, and social service agencies, we facilitate the health and well being of our patients, and the increased efficiency of our nation's health care system.
• The importance of each employee's contribution. We recognize that each employee's efforts contributes to the overall achievements of the organization.
• Openness to change. We recognize the current upheaval of the health care system will require our organization to be flexible and creative. We strive to see change as a challenge to be met rather than feared.
• Efficient management of resources. We know that our future ability to serve patients is dependent on our present vigilance in the management of our resources. As stewards of the organization's mission, our decisions today are dictated by an ongoing commitment to provide health care services to our community.

HOSPICE LIFE CARE

Hospice Life Care provides compassionate care to terminally ill patients throughout the Pioneer Valley. Hospice's holistic approach to care seeks to make patients as comfortable as possible, and to manage symptoms so that their last days may be spent with dignity and quality. Hospice services are provided at home, assisted living, or in long term care facilities.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

We offer a wide range of professional home health care services which promote independence, safety and quality of life in the privacy of your home. The Holyoke VNA team works closely with you and your physician to develop a plan of care which assists you to remain safely at home.

Our Service area includes: Agawam, Amherst, Belchertown, Chicopee, Easthampton, East Longmeadow, Feeding Hills, Granby, Hadley, Holyoke, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Northampton, South Hadley, Southampton, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Wilbraham, Westfield.