Monthly Archives: September 2025

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. featured at Senior Care Collaborative (SCC) of North Central MA

Leominster, MA -September 25, 2025 Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. featured at Senior Care Collaborative (SCC) of North Central MA The SCC of North Central MA, led by Michele Morin hosted a presentation by Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. on the Use of AI in Home Health and Hospice and to share transition updates regarding the assumption of care and transition of staff due to Overlook VNA’s closure of their VNA and Hospice programs. Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.

North Central MA Chamber (NCM)of Commerce Holds Legislative Candidates Reception

Sterling, MA – September 25, 2025 North Central MA Chamber (NCM)of Commerce Holds Legislative Candidates Reception The NCM Chamber of Commerce held its annual Legislative Candidates Reception at Sterling National Country Club Thursday evening. The well attended event hosted current elective and prospective officials serving constituents across Massachusetts. NCM Chamber President, Roy Nascimento, presided over the event, and highlighted the importance of engaging with elected and intended candidates to share insight on challenges and opportunities within our communities. The event was sponsored

The Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts ( HCA of MA) Holds Regional Meeting at Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. ( CCVNA)

Gardner, MA -September 26, 2025 The Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts ( HCA of MA) Holds Regional Meeting at Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. ( CCVNA). The HCA of MA held its Regional Meeting at Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.’s Gardner location on Friday. The event gathered regional providers for presentations by HCA of MA leaders and for collaborative and strategic conversation regarding the home health landscape, upcoming regulatory challenges, and future strategies to ensure access to home base care

VNANE Annual Meeting

Sturbridge, MA -Sept. 24, 2025 VNANE Annual Meeting The Visiting Nurse Association of New England ( VNANE) held its annual meeting at The Publick House in Sturbridge, MA on Wednesday. VNANE is the largest VNA health care delivery system in the Northeastern United States, consisting of non-profit, community-based home health care agencies in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN and member of the VNANE Board of Directors, engaged in strategic conversations regarding the use of AI in home

United Way of North Central MA’s 2025 Day of Caring Recipient

September 20,2025 -Gardner, MA Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. was a selected recipient of the United Way of North Central MA’s 2025 Day of Caring. Volunteers arrived bright and early to the 34 Pearly Lane Gardner office location with smiles and tools! The grounds were tended to via weeding, raking, and edging. Care Central’s Ricardo Muchiutti, Chief Compliance & Quality Officer and Pat Lamont, Chief Financial Officer greeted the volunteers and worked alongside in the sunshine!  Many hands made for

Heywood Hospital Annual Golf Tournament

September 22,2025-Gardner, MA Heywood Hospital hosted its annual golf tournament on Monday at the Gardner Municipal golf course. Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. sponsored the Longest Drive contest at the tournament. Representing Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. on the course were Eric Hackenson, Clinical Manager and Kristin Mattson, Chief Development Officer.  Pictured: Eric with Ed Perry, 1st VP Real Estate Dales Development Officer at GFA Federal Credit Union, Eric and Kristin at the Longest Drive contest, and Kristin with Gardner Mayor

Apple Homecare & Rehab Celebrated 35 years

September 23,2025- Sterling,MA Apple Homecare & Rehab celebrated 35 years in business on Tuesday. Since 1990, CEO Joni Milluzo has navigated the company through changing regulatory and reimbursement landscapes. Over 60 community partners from home health, skilled nursing, care management, and area hospitals were in attendance, along with Worcester County Sherrif Lewis Evangelidis and MA State Senator Michael Moran. Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. was represented at the event by Richard Eastham, Community Liaison and Kristin Mattson, Chief Development Officer. Pictured: Kristin

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Leader Invited to Healthcare Advisory Board Panel at the Zone 25 Zebra Technology Conference

September 18, 2025 – Nashville, TN Zebra Technologies, a global designer of hardware, software and automation solutions and services for the frontline, from retail to healthcare to manufacturing to logistics and beyond, held its Zone 25 Technology Conference in Nashville, TN from September 15-17, 2025. In attendance from Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. was Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN, President & CEO who had the distinct honor of being invited to present as a panelist comprised of members of Zebra

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc 17th Annual Executive Leadership Breakfast

September 11, 2025 – Fitchburg,MACare Central VNA & Hospice, Inc., led by Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN, President & CEO held its 17th Annual Executive Leadership Breakfast at Great Wolf Lodge.  The well attended event featured a presentation by NY Times Best Selling Author Michael Tougias.  The presentation of The Finest Hours: Lessons in Resiliency & Leadership, recounted the infamous Coast Guard rescue in the early 1950’s off of Chatham, MA . The fundraiser event for Care Central VNA &