Specialty Services
Our specialty services provide comprehensive care for serious illness and chronic conditions
Cardiac Disease Management
Congestive heart failure, along with other cardiovascular diseases, is among the major causes of re-hospitalizations today. Our cardiac care nurses are specially trained to provide an advanced level of care in assessing, treating and monitoring cardiac patients after hospital discharge to help them stay healthy at home. Read more about Cardiac Disease Management.
TeleHealth Monitoring Program
With TeleHealth remote patient monitoring, we can monitor a patient’s vital signs daily and spot irregularities that may require follow-up medical attention. The use of TeleHealth monitoring is an important step in preventing re-hospitalizations. Read more about the TeleHealth Monitoring Program.
Advanced Wound and Ostomy Care
Caring for patients with wounds or new ostomies at home can be a daunting task for caregivers. Led by registered nurses certified in wound, ostomy and continence (WOCNs), our team has the knowledge, skills, and experience to promote wound healing and help recent ostomy patients adjust to their new circumstances. Read more about Advanced Wound and Ostomy Care.
Rehabilitation Services
With 80-plus rehabilitation professionals, VNS Westchester has the largest team of skilled and licensed home healthcare therapists in the county. We have helped thousands of patients regain mobility, manage everyday tasks, and speak, swallow and communicate better following surgery, falls, or illness. Read more about Rehabilitation Services.
Pain Management and Palliative Care
Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons individuals seek medical care today. For anyone suffering from chronic or post-surgical pain, a visit from our pain management and palliative care team is just what the doctor ordered. Read more about Pain Management and Palliative Care.
Chronic Disease Management
Two-third of adults over 65 have multiple chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, arthritis, and mental health issues. Our hands-on, coordinated care management approach helps patients manage chronic diseases at home. Read more about Chronic Disease Management.
Mental Health Home Care
The largest provider of mental health home care in Westchester and surrounding counties, VNS Westchester helps individuals coping with mental illness to thrive in the home setting. Our integrated care program considers the needs of the whole person, and is tailored to serve children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Read more about Mental Health Home Care.
Dysphagia (swallowing disorders) Rehabilitation
Dysphagia – or difficulty or discomfort with chewing or swallowing – affects more than 40 percent of geriatric patients. Our goal is to ensure patient safety and to enable patients to function at the highest possible level. Read more about Dysphagia Rehabilitation.
Smoking Cessation
After a lifetime of smoking, patients often have difficulty quitting despite the enormous health risks. Through a program of sustained education and support, we work with patients on strategies that can help even heavy smokers kick the habit. Read more about Smoking Cessation.
VNSW NAMED TO 2019 HOMECARE ELITE™
VNS Westchester has achieved national recognition as one of the top-performing home healthcare agencies in the U.S. based on meeting rigorous standards, including quality outcomes, best practice implementation, patient experience, quality improvement and consistency, and financial performance.
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