Oak Park News (Michigan, United States)

While what is being hailed as the largest Medicare home health fraud scheme caught to date$375 million from a Texas physician and five home health agenciesis rippling through national headlines, Michigan, too, is a hotbed of Medicare fraud.

For Michigan residents, influenza peaks between February and March. The Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan (VNA) reminds businesses to prepare their employees for the flu through workplace hygiene tips and onsite flu immunizations.

Chiropractic care is more than just making the pain disappear. It is about learning, understanding and taking care of your body to improve your quality of life.

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Teens and young adults may need a booster shot to stay protected from meningococcal meningitis, a rare but potentially deadly bacterial infection with devastating consequences.

Oak Park, Mich.--Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan, the state’s largest, independent nonprofit home health care and hospice organization, is pleased to announce Lillian Birrell, RN, BSN, as clinical director of its hospice program.

RingSide Creative, an integrated media studio, recently partnered with Michigan ad agency Team Detroit/Pulse to create a first-of-its-kind integrated advertising campaign for Carhartt, one of the country’s leading makers of premium work clothing.

Dr. Francis Elwart, DC is treating even the most complicated cases of neck and low back pain with great results. Dr. Elwart has also been successfully treating people with difficult to treat conditions such as headaches and arm and leg problems.

Join Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan (VNA) for its inaugural Run for the HEALTH of It a 5K walk and competitive run on Saturday, September 18, 2010.

Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., is pleased to announce that Barbara F. Horowitz, BSN, MSN, has been elected to its Board of Trustees. The election took place at VNA’s annual Board meeting on June 24, 2010.

Join Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan (VNA) for its inaugural 5K walk and competitive run fundraiser on Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House

VNA of Southeast Michigan is pleased to announce that Roslyn Butler is the recipient of its Sandra M. and Alfred I. Sherman Award recognizing home health aide excellence. It was awarded on May 27, 2010, at a ceremony held at VNA’s headquarters.

Parents may be surprised to learn that children headed for summer camp are susceptible to bacterial meningitis. VNA of Southeast Michigan is stressing the importance of vaccinating children for meningitis prior to their participation in summer camps.

Volunteers are needed weekdays to provide companionship to hospice patients, provide a caring check-in on patients by phone, write a memoir or provide office support. The next training begins Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan, the state’s largest, independent nonprofit home health care and hospice organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Margaret Wisniewski as administrative director of hospice.

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan’s hospice program is offering a free grief support workshop for men on Saturday, February 20, 2010, from 9-11 a.m. at VNA’s Oak Park office located at 25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 600.

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan (VNA) is pleased to announce that Kathleen Glover, RN, BSN, MS, CWOCN, ANP-BC, is the recipient of its most prestigious nursing award, the Sidney E. Chapin Award for Excellence

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan is pleased to announce the following promotions: Linda Pekar to VP of clinical services, Sylvia Brown to director of clinical services - homecare and Diana Dancy to director of organizational quality.

Become a VNA hospice volunteer and discover the rewards of making a difference in someone's life. Free training starts Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. Three Saturdays required.

Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan hopes that people will shop ‘til they drop on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the Kate Spade store, 11 a.m.-2 pm in the Troy Somerset Collection, shoppers will receive 25% off of all full-priced items.

VNA of Southeast Michigan (VNA) Names Jeffrey House as President and CEO. VNA is the largest, independent nonprofit home health care and hospice organization in Michigan.

I Got a phone call from John Singletary in the first week of April 2009 . He was calling from Taiwan and sounded very excited to join me in ReGenesis 2x2 . I told him that when he get home , back to the U.S. I would be happy for him to come a board.

Robert Spiller, President and CEO of HAM Consultants, in Oak Park, Mi will presenting a 7-part series detailing the tremendous advantages that Twitter has to offer in helping your grow your business

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Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan needs volunteers for its hospice program. Volunteers serve patients in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties in Michigan. Training required.

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Warning! Your Dryer Can Be a Fire Hazard! This doesn’t necessarily mean you need a new clothes dryer…

Charles Dillard was upset to hear of a dryer fire in a local apartment building where over 30 units were evacuated due to severe damage

99 out of 100 clothes dryers have a problem with air flow and lint build up which can cause a dryer to run inefficiently and eventually, lead to a fire