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UMass Memorial Health holds Vendor Continuum Partnership Meeting

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,

Mapfre Insurance Annual Health & Wellness Fair

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

Care Central VNA & Hospice attends Friends of Harrington Hospital Event

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

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