Porchlight VNA/Home Care’s President and CEO Holly Chaffee speaks with John Krol, of OneEighty Media, about a banner year in 2014. Porchlight doubled its size and service area with its merger with Chicopee VNA and Great to be Home Care and both branches earned top Home Care Elite status. In addition, Porchlight received a second-straight […]
OneEighty Media has helped usher through a new and exciting era for a healthcare facility that has earned a reputation for excellence over the past decade or more. Formerly Sisters of Providence Care Center, Mount Carmel Care Center continues its exceptional faith-based mission following the “passing of the torch” one year ago in October, 2013. […]
The Kindred Gr8t Road Race is Saturday, August 16th. The runner-friendly course was a big hit with racers last year, as it was strategically-planned to provide the optimal amount of shade and as flat a course you’ll find in an eight-mile stretch anywhere in the Berkshires. See my conversation below with the Berkshire Running Center’s […]
Porchlight’s John Krol, of OneEighty Media, speaks with Porchlight Home Care Business Manager Liz Haire on some important details families should consider when choosing a home care agency. She also speaks about the regulations and oversight in the industry, and also the proper training and continuing education that home care workers need to maintain their […]
LEE, Mass. – Representatives from Porchlight VNA/Home Care and Chicopee VNA announced a merger of the two non-profit organizations to ensure their shared mission continues strongly into the future. Effective April 1, Chicopee VNA will join to become a part of Porchlight VNA/Home Care in the greater Hampden and Hampshire Counties region. The merger was […]
Porchlight’s John Krol, of OneEighty Media, speaks with Respiratory Therapy Consultant Julie Ely, BS, MBA, RRT on the challenges many people – particularly seniors – face during the wintertime with respiratory issues. Julie offers symptoms you should watch out for and techniques that may work to address respiratory issues like those that occur with the […]
Porchlight’s Maternal & Child Health program is the right choice for: Prenatal assessments, teaching & monitoring Mother/baby assessments Teaching breastfeeding/support Read about Jennifer Krause and her newborn son, Jack, and her experience with Porchlight… Mother and Baby “At Ease” at Home with the Support of Porchlight’s Maternal/Child Program It is not the way a new […]
In today’s reality of accountable care organizations (ACOs) under healthcare reform, it’s critical to produce excellent patient outcomes. The system is now setup to reward great outcomes and financially punish poor outcomes that lead to re-hospitalizations. For post-acute providers, it’s not only important to develop a strong working relationship with the hospital that is now […]
If anyone knows something about true care and compassion, it is Mavis Beam, 85, of Lee. A Boston native, she served as a teacher’s aide in Jamaica Plain where she worked hands-on with students with severe physical and mental challenges. She never missed a day on the job in ten years. While that is impressive, she […]
GREAT BARRINGTON – Kindred Great Barrington Nursing and Rehabilitation Administrator Bill Kittler announced today that, in partnership with Porchlight VNA/Home Care, they will be hosting a champagne breakfast and presentation by the Great Barrington Historical Society, on Tuesday, July 2 at 8:30 a.m. at Kindred Great Barrington, 148 Maple Avenue. The event is free and […]