Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)

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In-home nursing care from Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare provides visiting nurses to help you stay in your home. Call (315) 624-HOME (4663) to find out more.

About our Visiting Nurse Association

The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Utica and Oneida County is a certified home health agency and also provides a certified long term home health care program approved by the New York State Department of Health. We were founded in 1915 and remain dedicated to providing the highest quality of individualized health care in the comfort of your home. We currently employ more than 170 people and have 40 full-time equivalent RNs on staff.

Our commitment is to:

• assist you in your home
• keep your family together
• help maintain your independence
• promote your healing
• improve your quality of life
• reduce your stress
• deliver personalized care and health education to you.

We provide in-home:

• skilled nursing professionals
• home health aides
• physical, occupational and speech therapists
• medical social services
• nutritionists
• respiratory therapists.

What services do VNA’s skilled nursing professionals provide?

Our professional nursing staff provides assessments and treatments including home intravenous therapy, wound care and Home Telehealth. Our Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN) provides treatment for diabetic, pressure and stasis ulcers, surgical and traumatic wounds, in-home Doppler screening and ostomy assessment and evaluation. Home Health Aides provide assistance with your personal hygiene and light housekeeping.

What is Home Telehealth?

Home Telehealth allows your nurse to see and monitor you in your home through a basic monitor and central computer located at the VNA offices. You are able to see and interact with your nurse. Your blood pressure, heart and lung sounds, weight, blood glucose and oxygen levels are gathered and recorded. Your nurse then delivers this information to your doctor.

What is VNA’s therapy department?

Our Therapy Department provides education and support services. Physical therapists work with you to improve your strength, walking, range of motion, functioning and mobility. Occupational therapists help build your ability to perform activities of daily living such as dressing and bathing. Speech therapists assist if you have difficulty speaking, communicating, or trouble swallowing. Nutritional counseling is also available.

What are VNA’s medical social services?

Our Medical Social Worker (MSW) can:

• counsel you and your family regarding your illness
• assist with budgeting and bill paying
• assist with completion of medical insurance forms
• make referrals and appropriate connections to community services.

What is VNA’s Long Term Home Health Care Program?

Our case-managed program is delivered to those who qualify in conjunction with the Oneida County Department of Social Services.

The program includes:

• Personal care aides
• Medical or social day care/transportation
• Meals on Wheels
• Personal Emergency Response System
• Audiology
• Housekeeping
• Respite care
• Specific home modifications.

How do I get more information about VNA?

For more information, call 624-HOME (4663).