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A Word from Our CEO
Krystin Albert, BSN RN
March is National Social Work month, a time to celebrate these great professionals and all the work that they do. Social workers play a key role not only with patients, but in our community. They support individuals, families, and groups coping with chronic, acute, or terminal illness. They provide an assessment of each person’s physical, emotional and social wellbeing and provide support for patients coping with challenges posed by their health conditions as well as provide education and support to caregivers and families on how to care for their loved one during an illness.
As a multi-disciplined team, patients’ education is a high priority. Social workers can provide information on available community resources, financial assistance, and state or federal programs. Multiple forms of counseling such as grief counseling, guidance for end-of-life planning, and emotional support play a role in the visits. This allows them to build relationships built on respect and trust. It assists the individuals with setting goals related to their health or socioeconomic status.
Franklin VNA and Hospice Social Workers will work with you and collaborate with the team to connect with mental health support, financial support, and collaborate closely with local agencies ensuring each person’s needs are met. Home Health social workers contribute significantly to enhancing each person’s quality of life. Whether it’s from a chronic health condition, recent surgery, or just a patient returning home from the hospital. When a Hospice patient passes away, our Social Workers provide bereavement counseling to families to help them find solitude following the loss of a loved one.
Thank you to our compassionate team of Social Workers.
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Welcome to March!
This month we celebrate our AMAZING Social Workers, dive into Brain Injury Awareness, and discuss Multiple Sclerosis and the many ways it can impact every day life.
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NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH
Every March, National Social Work Month recognizes the dedication and empathy social workers across the country deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. Social workers are advocates, advisors, counselors, and facilitators in schools, clinics, businesses, and government offices.
In their roles, they provide support to people of all backgrounds, in our communities, and to employers. Their services are provided in crisis situations or when life creates roadblocks and uncertainty. They guide us through the obstacles and help lift us out of the potholes. Social workers provide a voice for equal rights for the weakest of us and connect us to resources when we are in need.
Since social workers take on many roles, they are always in demand. Whether they provide their services to children, adults or families, social workers are highly trained and have earned at least a Bachelor of Social Work degree or higher.
NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH HISTORY
National Social Work Month was first organized in March of 1963 by National Association of Social Workers as a way to encourage public support for the profession. Then in 1984, a joint resolution of Congress was passed and was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan under Proclamation 5167 on March 22 as National Professional Social Work Month.
Meet Our Amazing Social Workers
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March is National MS Awareness Month | |
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month during March encourages support for the nearly 400,000 people diagnosed in the United States with this unpredictable disorder.
While not contagious, it can be devastating if untreated and challenging to diagnose. Symptoms often develop over time. Many times, physicians rule out other conditions before making a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.
It is a disease of the central nervous system, affecting the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Each day, those living with multiple sclerosis do everything they can to push forward. Despite all the challenges they face, they persevere and often, with treatment, you and I wouldn't know the struggles they overcome.
Below is a letter from an MS Survivor:
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NATIONAL BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH
National Brain Injury Awareness Month in March alerts us to the causes and aims to eliminate the stigma surrounding brain injuries.
When it comes to brain injuries, not a single injury or person is the same. The month is dedicated to improving awareness of brain injuries. Providing quality support for people with brain injuries and understanding their needs will improve their outcomes for the future. Changing the world's perspective to understand how brain injuries work is a difficult task.
While anyone can suffer from a brain injury, it's important to remember that everyone is a person first. They are not their injury. Each person has hopes and dreams, and they are not their injury. Each injury affects a person differently. How we support the person and treat the injury will require understanding and patience.
Prevention
Learning the signs of a concussion and when to seek medical attention can mean the difference between mild and severe injuries. Repeat injuries require additional attention.
Two types of brain injuries are traumatic and non-traumatic. Traumatic brain injuries occur due to motor vehicle accidents, sports or recreational injuries, domestic violence, falls, and other external forces. Causes of Non-traumatic brain injuries begin internally due to disease, poisoning, a hereditary condition, lack of oxygen, stroke, or other internal medical condition.
According to the Department of Defense, one of the keys to recognizing a concussion and getting immediate treatment is identifying these symptoms:
- H - headaches or vomiting
- E - ears ringing
- A - amnesia, altered consciousness, or loss of consciousness
- D - double vision and/or dizziness
- S - something is wrong, or not quite right
Watch the video below for more information about Brain Injury and Brain Injury Awareness.
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Brain Food - Recipes to Boost Brain Power | |
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This delicious recipe is packed with nutrients to boost cognitive brain function, It is simple and wonderfully nutritious! Click the link below for the complete recipe. | | | |
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Welcome to the FVNAH Team!
Meet the Newest Members!
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Hi my name is Lyssette and I am a new part time RN case manager. I've been in the CMC ICU for over 5 years, but I am excited to transition into serving the community more directly. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my senior pup walking in the woods and going on adventures together. | | | |
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Hi, my name is Kayla, and I am a new Homemaker here at FVNAH. This is my first time working in the health care field. I have helped care for my grandfather who has dementia and Parkinson's. I am very excited to get out and help the community in any way that I can. In my spare time I love being with my kids and the ocean. | | | |
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Hello, I'm Ash, and I’ve worked in the medical field since 2011. In the next five years, I want to become a LPN/RN. I recently became a part of the FVNAH family, and I can’t wait to grow! In my spare time, I spend it with my husband and children and my fur babies at the farm! I also enjoy reading and playing video games. | | | |
My name is Brittney and I am a Physical Therapist. I have a background practicing in outpatient orthopedics and with individuals with developmental disabilities. I am excited to be joining Franklin VNA & Hospice for their family-like atmosphere and commitment to patient care and wellbeing. In my free time I enjoy skiing, hiking and reading. | |  |
Hello, my name is Erin. I have been a PTA for the last 7 years. While my last position was in outpatient therapy most of my career has been spent in home health and I am very excited to be back in this setting! In my off time I enjoy traveling, camping and hiking with my husband and our two pugs. | | |
Hi, I'm Jessenia. I have done a wide variety of things in my life that have led me to FVNAH. Customer Service, working with children with behavior concerns, Corrections Officer, armed security...you name it! I'm excited to join the FVNAH team as Homemaker/Team Assistant because I believe it will be a rewarding way to have a positive impact on the lives of people on our community. In my spare time, I enjoy spending as much time as possible with my nine year old daughter, going on hikes, kayaking, and playing video games. | | |
Hello, my name is Merissa. I am joining the team as a part time RN Case Manager. I have been a nurse for 8 years and have always worked in the hospital setting. I have worked in oncology/urology and ICU specialties. I am excited to work in the home setting and do more work with hospice patients. I am also excited to be a part of a smaller and close knit group! In my spare time I like to go thrifting/antiquing and try new restaurants. I have two cats at home and a golden retriever named Woody. | | |
Memorial Brick and Founding Donor Patio | |
With a donation of $50 you receive a custom brick in the memory of a lost loved one. The brick will be honored in the Teuscher-Wilson Hospice Garden, which is pictured at the top left. Other opportunities are open for larger donations as Diamond, Opal, and Amethyst sponsors. Please click on the link below for more information. | BP Clinics and Calendar of Events |
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