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Wellness             
Customer, Family Peace of Mind Possible with New In-Home Monitoring Options
Agency upgrades its medical alert and medication management services
Effective March 1, Deaconess VNA Plus raised its standard of care by switching to the CareLink Medical Alert Service and the CareMeCareLink medical alert unitd medication management service, both provided by Healthcom. These services offer anyone who wants to remain living at home an extra measure of support that enhances safety, independence and peace of mind.
Giving Back
April Set as National "Donate Life" Month
Observance encourages all ages to consider organ donation
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National Donate Life Month has been established to encourage the public to view organ donation as a way of helping others even after death. And according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in most cases, you are never too old to donate.       
Staff Profile
"No Two Days Are Alike"
National observance recognizes importance of social work staff
March is National Social Work Month, a time to celebrate the
Deaconess VNA Plus Social Work Staff
Deaconess VNA Plus social workers (from left); Teresa Wiley, Lisa McCarty and Shannon Loehrlein. 
contributions of these professionals who confront some of the most challenging issues facing individuals, families, communities and society; and forge solutions that help people reach their full potential and make our nation a better place to live. The Deaconess VNA Plus social work staff is no exception, especially when it comes to helping patients and families navigate through the end of life...but as Teresa Wiley states, "The best part of social work is hospice social work."     
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Save the dates Thursday and Friday, August 11 and 12 for the Mid-America Institute on Aging and Wellness Conference, co-sponsored by the University of Southern Indiana and SWIRCA and More. Now in its ninth year, the Conference will once again feature nationally-known keynote speakers and numerous break-out sessions by local and regional presenters on a wide variety of topics. A pre-conference will also take place on Wednesday, August 10 for direct care providers. Watch for more information or bookmark the MAIA website...complete details and registration forms will be added in the next several weeks!
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Gloria Horton, Deaconess
VNA Plus
Executive Director
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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:

Evansville, IN: 812-425-3561    Princeton, IN: 812-385-8857
Tell City, IN:    812-547-7967     Eldorado, IL: 618-273-9305
                    

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