The only full service, full time health facility in Northeastern Pennsylvania offering FREE services to low income working families.

VIM Receives National PCMH for the 3rd Year

The patient-centered medical home is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. PCMHs build better relationships between patients and their clinical care teams.

Research shows that PCMHs improve quality and the patient experience, and increase staff satisfaction—while reducing health care costs. Practices that earn recognition have made a commitment to continuous quality improvement and a patient-centered approach to care.

“NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition raises the bar in defining high-quality care by emphasizing access, health information technology and coordinated care focused on patients,” said NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane. “Recognition shows that Volunteers in Medicine has the tools, systems and resources to provide its patients with the right care, at the right time.” 

Dr. Frances Feudale, Medical Director at VIM, has been successful with obtaining the accreditation since June of 2020. There is an annual evaluation by NCQA to ensure the clinic continues to focus on PCMH processes. The national recognition validates the quality compassionate care the the staff and volunteers have been providing at VIM for 15 years.

LUZERNE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES

FIRST EVER COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS!

The Luzerne Foundation is proud to announce its inaugural Community Champions! These awards seek to highlight individuals in our community who make a difference to each of us living in Northeastern Pennsylvania. “It’s no secret what makes Luzerne County a great place to live - it’s the people” said Luzerne Foundation President and CEO David Pedri. “These Community Champions each exemplify service, leadership and compassion for those in need. They are “roll up the sleeves and get the job done” type of people and we are honored to stand next them” continued Pedri. The winners were nominated by members of the community through an open voting process on the Foundation’s website.

"The staff is thrilled and honored to be the inaugural Nonprofit Champion from the Luzerne Foundation. It is extra special to receive this award during the clinic's 15 Anniversary Year. We thank all the dedicated volunteers and the generous community in helping VIM keep our low income neighbors healthy and well," commented Kelly L. Ranieli, Executive Director of VIM.

Congratulations

Darcie Schaffer, Manager of Dental Services at VIM

Darcie Schaffer, Dental Manager at VIM, has been chosen as one of the Outstanding Community Partners from the Luzerne County Head Start. Their luncheon event, to celebrate the honorees, is on Monday, May 15th at noon at the Mohegan Sun Ballroom. Head Start will be celebrating 58 year of providing opportunities for the community's children and families.

Darcie Schaffer has been a dedicated employee for 10 years at Volunteers and Medicine. She is always focused on enhancing the access to dental services in our community.

TRIVIA NIGHT Needs YOU!

Join the Luzerne County Board of Realtors and Volunteers in Medicine on April 19th

You are cordially invited to join Volunteers in Medicine in celebrating the Clinic's 15 year anniversary on June 15, 2023. Invitations will be arriving soon!!

We Appreciate Our Volunteers

National Volunteer Week is April 17-21, 2023

 Volunteers in Medicine

190 North Pennsylvania Avenue

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

570-970-2864 phone

570-970-2868 fax

kranieli@vimwb.org

www.vimwb.org