Visiting Nurse Service of New York-Hdqtrs
Cause Area
- Health & Medicine
Location
107 East 70th StreetNew York, NY 10021 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Supported by staff and volunteers our mission is to: promote the health and well being of individuals and families by providing high quality, cost effective health care in the come and community, be a leader in the development of innovative services enabling people to function as independently as possible in their community; help shape health care policies that support beneficial home and community based services and to continue its tradition of charitable and compassionate care, with resources available.
Description
Founded in 1893 by Lillian Wald, the Visiting Nurse Service of New York is the nation's largest voluntary nonprofit certified home care agency. We provide a wide array of home health care and community-based services. These include:skilled nursing care, physical, speech and occupational therapy, social work services, elder care consultation and case management, long term care, home care for persons with HIV/AIDS, and home health aide services.