JV Mechanical, Inc. celebrated the opening of its new showroom at 45 Davis St., Webster on Friday morning. Webster selectmen Elaine Davies, Scott Dziedzic, Earl Gabor, Mark Rogers, Tom Klebart and Town Administrator Richard LaFond joined State Representative Joseph McKenna in congratulating the Waskiewicz family for 48 years of servicing the needs of residential and commercial plumbing, heating and HVAC clients throughout MA and CT. Also in attendance was Webster Dudley Oxford Chamber of Commerce President
Richard Eastham, Community Liaison for Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. provided and educational presentation to residents of Heywood Wakefield Commons Assisted Living, 50 Pine St., Gardner. May is Stroke Awareness month, and Richard provided meaningful information regarding the most common stroke types, the signs and symptoms of a stroke, the risk factors for stroke and most importantly, what to do if you think someone is experiencing a stroke ( BE FAST). Pictured: Richard speaking to residents at Heywood Wakefield Commons.
Terri Saveall, Community Liaison for Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc, Inc, Inc, Inc. teamed up with Life Care of Leominster’s Bill Connors to present information on post-acute care encompassing the skilled nursing facility and home-based care continuum at the Center’s Collaboration Breakfast Wednesday morning. Pictured: Terri with Leominster Sr. Center participant.
Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc, Inc, Inc, Inc. clinicians enjoy and engage in supportive education for skilled conversations with patients facing serious illness. The educational program was presented by Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc, Inc, Inc, Inc.’s Director of Clinical Practice: Palliative and Hospice Care Ashley Kaminski, DNP,APRN, AGACNP-BC. This class represents one of numerous educational offerings on serious illness conversations being scheduled across all locations and teams this month.
The Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony at the Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg, MA last Thursday evening. Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc, Inc, Inc, Inc. was a participating event sponsor and representing the organization at the event were Richard Eastham, Community Liaison and Kristin Mattson, Chief Development & Clinical Care Transitions Officer. Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc, Inc, Inc, Inc. celebrates the Chamber’s 2025 Community Award Recipients!
Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. held its inaugural Spring Gather & Grow Breakfast fundraiser at J. Anthony’s restaurant in Auburn, MA the morning of May 8, 2025. Dr. Steve Sobel, motivational speaker, author, coach, and humorist delivered a sensational message and enamored the crowd with his enthusiasm and positive message. The organization was honored to welcome State Representative Joseph McKenna, Webster Selectmen Earl Gabor, Scott Dziedzic, Mark Rogers and Elaine Davies, Home
Last week, Community Liaisons Richard Eastham and Terri Saveall were busy at several community events, promoting all Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. services and programs. Pictured: Richard Eastham at the Greater Gardner Health and Wellness Fair at City Hall, Rich with Bill Connnors of Life Care Centers of America at the Winchendon Senior Center and Terri Saveall at the Senior Care Collaboration meeting held at The Gables in Fitchburg, MA with guest speaker Donna Bartlett.
Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.’s leadership team engaged via attendance and participation in the Home Health Alliance of MA annual New England Home Health and Hospice Conference and Trade Show held in Portland, Maine. Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN, President & CEO of Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. was featured as a panelist for the Master Class, “ Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Care at Home: What you need to Know”. Also attending the NEHCC conference from Care Central
April 29, 2025, Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Bids a Fond Farewell to Two Cherished Board Members
Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. celebrated the retirement of two esteemed members of the Board of Directors at its Leadership meeting on April 29, 2025, in the Webster office location. Anne Peepas and Constance Favreau were recognized for over 30 years of Board of Directors membership, and for their countless contributions to the organization. Presiding over the event was President & CEO Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN who graciously shared with all in attendance her gratitude for





