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
Gardner based GFA Federal Credit Union held its 86th Annual Meeting at their 229 Parker St. location on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. In attendance, representing Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. were Kristin Mattson, PT, Chief Development & Clinical Care Transitions Officer and Richard Eastham, Community Liaison. Mark Hettinger, President & CEO of GFA Federal Credit Union addressed the audience and shared updates on the banking landscape and the core values of the organization. Hettinger also acknowledged years of service awards and
April 22-25, 2025, Louisville, KY The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing held its annual educational conference in Lexington, KY. The event, hosting over 800 clinical and operational leaders in the post-acute, long-term care setting focused it’s programming on the impact of post-acute performance on the healthcare industry. Representing the home health industry and Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. at the conference was Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN, President & CEO. Holly serves on the AAPACN Board of Directors. Pictured, center,
On Friday evening, April 11, 2025, Heywood Healthcare held an informative dinner event at The Colonial Hotel in Gardner. Rozanna Penney, CRNA, MBA, President & CEO and Robert Chauvin, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Heywood Healthcare, shared an overview of the current hospital landscape, the organization’s progress and strategic priorities. Heywood Healthcare consists of Athol Hospital, Heywood Hospital and Heywood Medical Group. Representing Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. at the event was Kristin Mattson, Chief Development &






