Yearly Archives: 2025

The Webster Dudley Oxford Chamber of Commerce held its annual Jingle All The Way holiday gathering and toy drive Tuesday evening at the Bison Den Grille & Bar of Nichols College.  Pictured are members of the WDO Chamber and CCVNA’s Holly Chaffee and Kristin Mattson, as well as CCVNA Board of Directors member Nancy Bouchard of Webster Five Bank.

November 7, 2025 – Webster, MA Webster Dudley Oxford Chamber of Commerce Hosts its Annual Legislative Breakfast The Webster Dudley Oxford (WDO)Chamber of Commerce held its annual Legislative Breakfast at Samual Slater’s on Friday morning. The well attended event featured presentations by area elected officials, and conversations between the engaged audience and leadership at Town and State levels in attendance. Hot topics of the event were public safety, education, and healthcare. Representing Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. were Holly Chaffee, MSN,

November 7, 2025 -Fitchburg, MA North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Congressional Luncheon The North Central Massachusetts (NCM) Chamber of Commerce held its annual Congressional Luncheon event on Friday at Great Wolf Lodge. Attendees heard updates on the State and National level from US Representatives Jim McGovern and Lori Trahan. The event was attended by local leaders across various industries and by elected officials at the State and local level. Discussion topics included the Federal Government shutdown, SNAP benefits, and

November 4, 2025 -Worcester, MA UMass Memorial Health holds Vendor Continuum Partnership Meeting UMass Memorial Health (UMMH) held its annual Vendor Continuum Partnership meeting on Tuesday at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA. The event gathers leaders from UMass’s post-acute care partners to discuss updates at the UMass system level and to collaborate on opportunities to optimize transitions of care for shared patients. Representing Care Central VNA & Hospice were Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN, President & CEO and Kristin Mattson,

10/21/25 -Webster, MA Mapfre Insurance Annual Health & Wellness Fair Mapfre Insurance, located in Webster, MA held its Annual Health and Wellness fair on Tuesday. The large community event connects organizations and resources for community members to learn about and creates networking opportunities for area providers. The fall décor and food trucks were a sensational draw for attendees and representing Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. was Community Liaison Terri Saveall, LPN. Pictured: Terri Saveall at the Care Central VNA & Hospice table

10/23/25 -Sturbridge, MA Care Central VNA & Hospice attends Friends of Harrington Hospital Event UMass Memorial Health -Harrington, led by President Ed Moore, held its Friends of Harrington Hospital event Thursday evening at the Publick House Historic Inn. After welcome remarks by Ed Moore and Michael Engel, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Harrington, the large audience was presented with a UMass Memorial Health System overview by Eric Dickson, MD, President & CEO of UMass Memorial Health. Dr. Dickson reviewed strategic