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North Central MA Chamber of Commerce-Good Morning North Central Breakfast

January 16, 2026 North Central MA Chamber of Commerce-Good Morning North Central Breakfast The NCM Chamber of Commerce, led by President Roy Nascimento, held its Good Morning North Central MA networking breakfast event and program Thursday morning at the Great Wolf Lodge in Fitchburg, Ma. The well attended event featured speakers Jim Vander Hooven, President of Mount Wachusett Community College and Michele Brooks & Tricia Pistone of the NCM Transportation Management Agency ( TMA ). Attendees included area legislators and business leaders

Home Health Care News Honors Holly Chaffee, MSN,BSN,RN, President & CEO

January 9, 2026 – Home Health Care News  Honors Holly Chaffee, MSN,BSN,RN, President & CEO Home Health Care News ( HHCN ), a leading independent business publication providing news, analysis and commentary for the in-home care community has recognized Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.’s President & CEO, Holly A. Chaffee as an Executive to Watch. “We are proud to highlight some of the most influential leaders in home health care today” states Morgan Gonzales, Associate Editor in Chief of HHCN. The Executives to Watch

Gardner Mayor Inauguration Ceremony

January 8, 2026 – Gardner Mayor Inauguration Ceremony The Inauguration Ceremony for Gardner Mayor Michael J. Nicholson was held in the Perry Auditorium at City Hall Thursday evening. Ann Gobi, Ma. Director of Rural Affairs presided over the event, in which elected school committee and councilmen were sworn into office, as well as Mayor Nicholson. Area legislators and state officials, including Joseph Early, Worcester County District Attorney, Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor, and Ma. State Representative Jon Zlotnik were in attendance. Kasandra Zenuik,

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Named 2025 Community’s Choice Best of Central MA Finalist

December 16, 2025 Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Named 2025 Community’s Choice Best of Central MA Finalist Gardner, MA — Holly A. Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN President & CEO of Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. was honored for the organization to receive recognition as a 2025 Community’s Choice -Best of Central MA finalist, an award determined entirely by votes from residents of Central Massachusetts. The Best of Central Mass Community’s Choice Awards celebrate local organizations and businesses across more than

Celebrating Innovation in Serious Illness Communication

Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN, President & CEO of Care Central VNA & Hospice is proud to recognize Ashley Petkis, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC and Eric Hackenson, DPT, PT for their collaborative work focused on improving how we navigate serious illness conversations with patients and families in the community setting. Their project, “Can We Talk?”: A Community-Based Training to Improve Serious Illness Communication, centers on equipping clinicians with practical skills and confidence to engage in meaningful, patient-centered conversations about goals, values, and care preferences, when

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Supports WDO Chamber Toy Drive

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.

Webster Dudley Oxford Chamber of Commerce Hosts its Annual Legislative Breakfast

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,

North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Congressional Luncheon

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

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