Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk celebrates 20 years of compassionate care at Hospice House
Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk (VNSHS) recently marked a significant milestone in its history, celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Hospice House. The commemorative event, held on Sunday, October 20th at The Paramount Founder’s Room in Huntington, honored two decades of compassionate end-of-life care and highlighted the ongoing importance of hospice services in the community.
Established in 2004, Hospice House stands as a testament to VNSHS’s commitment to providing care with compassion and dignity. Located at 101 Laurel Road in East Northport, this eight-bedroom facility has served as a homelike haven for over 6,500 patients and their families during their final days together.
“For 20 years, Hospice House has been a beacon of comfort and support for our community,” said Silvia Cota, Chief Executive Officer of VNSHS. “It’s more than just a facility; it’s a place where families can find peace and acceptance during one of life’s most challenging moments.”
The anniversary celebration, which drew more than 150 guests, featured the Grammy Award-winning sounds of Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks. The event successfully raised over $45,000, funds that will directly support VNSHS’s vital healthcare services.
VNSHS’s history of care extends far beyond Hospice House. Founded in 1952 as a home nursing agency, VNSHS has maintained its status as an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare throughout Suffolk County.
“Our Hospice House is a crucial part of our comprehensive care model,” explained Cota. “It complements our extensive home health and hospice services, ensuring that we can meet the diverse needs of our patients and their families, whether at home or in our facility.”
The success of Hospice House and VNSHS’s broader services is attributed to its team of skilled professionals and dedicated volunteers. Their commitment to treating every patient with kindness and dignity has been the cornerstone of the VNSHS’s mission for over seven decades.
As VNSHS looks to the future, it remains committed to its founding principles of charitable and compassionate healthcare. The organization continues to adapt to the evolving healthcare landscape while maintaining its human touch, a quality that has distinguished it since its inception.
For more information about Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk and its services, please visit www.visitingnurseservice.org or call 631.930.9310.
About Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk:
Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk is a not-for-profit healthcare agency providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice care, and community health services throughout Suffolk County. With a history dating back to 1952, VNSHS is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and support to their families.
