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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

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 &

Residents of Shirley Meadows, a 2 Life Community in Shirley, MA enjoy engaging with Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.’s Terri Saveall.

Residents of Shirley Meadows, a 2 Life Community in Shirley, MA enjoy engaging with Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc.’s Terri Saveall. As the Wellness Nurse for the community, Terri provides education, vital sign monitoring, and connects residents with needed resources to optimize their health and wellness every Wednesday. “Terri has become part of our family, and the residents greatly look forward to her weekly visits” shares Veronica Baez, Executive Director of Shirley Meadows. Wellness nursing aims to engage and educate

Aloah From Luau Week

Our Adult Day Health Participants had a blast celebrating Luau Week! From tropical decorations and Hawaiian music to fun games and festive outfits, the spirit of the islands came alive right here at our program.Thank you to our wonderful staff and participants for making this week so colorful and full of joy!

Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. Hospice Awarded Top 5% National Performance Award

7/30/2025 – Care Central VNA & Hospice, Inc. President & CEO Holly A. Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN is proud to announce the hospice program’s recognition by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as winners of the SHPBest HOSPICE CAREGIVER EXPERIENCE award. The highly regarded hospice program achieved an overall score that ranked in the top 5% in the SHP national CAHPS Hospice benchmark and scored above the SHP national average for each CAHPS Hospice quality measure as measured from the caregiver’s point