Taking Care of Our Community

OF OUR COMMUNITY

Since 1969, VNA has strived to care for members of the local community. In 2021, VNA cared for the community in a variety of ways.

VNA’s End-of-Life Doula program expanded to include a volunteer Doula, Kevin Lee, and a partnership with Banner Endings. End-of-Life Doula volunteers work alongside Hospice staff to enrich care for the patient and their family.

Again in 2021, VNA offered a safe and convenient drive-through flu shot clinic for seniors. In partnership with Lawrence– Douglas County Public Health, VNA helped protect homebound patients from COVID-19 by offering in-home vaccinations.

VNA staff also volunteered at various community COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

VNA provided exercise classes in senior living facilities throughout Lawrence, including at Wyndam Place, to help the residents stay active and healthy.

VNA staff members volunteered on Walk to School day to help encourage local students to feel comfortable and safe walking to school.

VNA staff members took time to volunteer for and participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

WELCOME BACK!

VNA’s services never stopped, but due to the pandemic, many activities and events were canceled in

2020. In 2021, some of these activities and events were able to return (from left): VNA’s office volunteers were invited to return on National Older Adults Day to enjoy some rock painting to decorate VNA’s Memorial Garden • VNA’s staff were also able to return to some activities in local senior living facilities, including an ice cream social at Bethel Estates • On a beautiful day in May, VNA’s staff gathered at Centennial Park to catch up with each other over lunch and games, after more than a year with only virtual meetings.