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                            October 2014
     
Celebrating Our Heroes
Two recognized as 2014 Health Care Heroes
Evansville Courier profiles Deaconess VNA Plus Volunteer and Hospice Medical Director
George Davidson, Hospice volunteer, and Dr. Patrick Flamion, Hospice Medical Director, are included in the Evansville Courier's 2014 Health Care Heroes edition! Mr. Davidson was recognized for his service in visiting with home hospice patients in addition to volunteering for a prison ministry. Read his complete story here.

Dr. Flamion was nominated by a patient in his private practice, which he has maintained while serving as Hospice Medical Director--including the John and Betty Charlier Hospice Center at Deaconess VNA Plus--for more than 20 years. Learn more about Dr. Flamion's nomination here.

We congratulate both of these gentlemen on this well-deserved honor!
Your Health
Breast Cancer Signs in Seniors
Risk factors and warning signs to watch for
From local walks to National Football League games, the proliferation of pink reminds everyone that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since the risk of this disease increases with age, it's important to know what signs and symptoms in seniors warrant a closer look.
In The News
Have You Had Your Flu Shot Yet?
CDC notes that fewer than half of all Americans get this crucial vaccine
Flu Bug Worries about the Ebola virus may be dominating news programs and headlines, but the Centers for Disease Control reminds U.S. citizens that an average of more than 30,000 people in this country die every year from the flu and related complications. And with seniors particularly at risk, a new recommendation has been issued this year.
Health Care Today
The Doctor Will Email You Now
Health care through email...scary thought or not?

jack-o-lantern-2.jpg A growing number of physician offices across the country are utilizing email communication with their patients for more than just appointment scheduling; yet, opponents of the practice cite privacy concerns and more. The debate will likely heat up as technology becomes even more ingrained in everyday life.          
Community Events
SWIRCA & More to Honor Veterans
Annual recognition program set for November 7
World War II Veterans
Nineteen area World War II Veterans attended SWIRCA's Veterans Day Celebration in 2013.
More than 300 area veterans and their guests are expected to attend SWIRCA & More's annual Veteran's Day Celebration Friday, November 7 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

 

Each year, SWIRCA & More
recognizes the men and women who have served our country with a public event. The event kicks off with a social hour, followed by a vendor fair staffed by agencies and organizations that provide services to Veterans (including Deaconess VNA Plus!) Honorees enjoy a program featuring veteran and memorial groups paying respect to those who fought for our country, followed by a complimentary lunch. The event is free to Veterans and one guest; the fee for additional guests is $7.00 per person. For reservations, please call SWIRCA & More at 812-464-7804 no later than Monday, November 3.
Horton
Gloria Horton, Deaconess VNA Plus Executive Director
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Effective May 1, 2014, Deaconess Health System and VNA Plus entered into a joint venture partnership to more efficiently and effectively deliver home care and hospice services to our communities. We are committed to the belief that the individuals we are able to serve deserve the highest quality of compassionate care and support to promote healing and recovery, and to preserve independence, safety, dignity and quality of life. A significant part of our mission is also being a knowledgeable, professional resource to our communities; please call the Deaconess VNA Plus office nearest you anytime.

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