The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties announced at their Fall Annual Board Retreat the appointment of four new members for the VNA Board of Directors.
Rosemary Dale, EdD, APRN, is an advanced practice registered nurse who served for 25 years as the Chief Nurse at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont, now Fletcher Allen Health Care. Johan (“John”) Maitland is a partner in the labor and employment law group of Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. Steven Grant, MD, is the assistant director of the hospitalist group at Fletcher Allen Health Care. Peter Martin, president of WCAX TV, returns to the Board after serving the VNA both on the Honorary Board and as a member of the Agency Integrity and Government Relations committee.
James Madison of Test America was elected as Chair of the VNA Board of Directors. Other Board officers include; Anne Williams Doremus of Hanson Doremus Investments, Vice Chair; Samuel McDowell of Vermont Information Technology Leaders, Treasurer; and Leslee MacKenzie of Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman Realty, Secretary.
The VNA is a 105-year-old nonprofit home health agency caring for people of all ages – from critically ill children to vulnerable families to adults who need rehabilitation, long-term care, adult day services or end-of-life care. The VNA provides medically necessary home and community-based care to individuals and families regardless of their ability to pay. The VNA serves upwards of 5,000 individuals and families each year.