Agency News

In observation of World AIDS Day on December 1st, Jerry Rice, AIDS Intervention Project Manager, and Donna Gority, AIDS Intervention Project Advisory Committee member, were featured guests on Central PA Live. Jerry and Donna shared about how the program began and encouraged viewers to be tested for HIV/AIDS, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. Click here to view the segment.

Bedford Gazette shared a story about the cooperative effort to improve the physical and mental health of seniors in Bedford County. Rod Burket, HNA Home Health Psych Case Manager has played a significant role in the initiative and is quoted about the effectiveness of the program. UPMC hospital noted for meeting local needs By the Gazette staff UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital has been recognized by a national association for its “best practices,” as part of the

Family Hospice Social Worker Shannon Chille and Bereavement Coordinator Jennifer Cox recently joined Central PA Live host Dawn Pellas to share how hospice care supports the families and caregivers – not just patients – throughout the hospice journey and beyond. Click here to view the segment. 

Nurse-Family Partnership®, a national evidence-based program for first-time moms, was featured on a recent segment of Central PA Live with Director Lisa Ritchey and Blair County Supervisor Arlene Wojno sharing how the program can positively impact families in our region. Click here to view the segment. 

Charlotte Ames, Healthcast reporter for WTAJ TV, recently shared a story about the Scotts, a local family whose young daughter Hannah is reaching developmental milestones and surpassing expectations with the support of HNA Early Intervention. Early Intervention for Down Syndrome By Charlotte Ames | cames@wtajtv.com Updated May 31, 2017 05:45 PM Although they knew it could be a possibility, Joe and Tonya  Scott  were surprised when their daughter was diagnosed  with Down Syndrome. They understood that she faced

Kristen Barr, Adult Clinical Services Manager, and John Hooper, Care Coordinator Liaison, were featured guests on a recent Central PA Live to shed light on when someone needs to seek help for mental health and what services are available. Click here to view the segment. 

Chris Jones, HNA Team Manager, Case Management, and Curt Melton, Children/Adolescent Clinical Services Manager, joined Dawn Pellas on a recent segment of Central PA Live to recognize May is Mental Health Month and share signs of when a child may need Behavioral Health Services, as well as the services Home Nursing Agency offers. Click here to view the segment. 

After two Home Nursing Agency programs – Nurse-Family Partnership³ and the Healing Patch – were awarded more than $300,000 from the United Way of the Laurel Highlands, the programs were featured in stories in the Tribune-Democrat and the Daily American. United Way awards $1.3M in impact grants By Randy Griffith When a regional study showed the need for early childhood programs in the Northern Cambria area, leaders at United Way of the Laurel Highlands offered to help the community

Pam Seasoltz, HNA Director of Development, was a featured guest on a recent Central PA Live segment to share how the Mercedes Moment fundraiser impacts the patients, clients, and communities Home Nursing Agency serves. Click here to view the segment. 

Melody Ray, Volunteer Coordinator/Grief Specialist, and Catherine Zimmerman, Family Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, recently joined Central PA Live host Dawn Pellas to recognize Home Nursing Agency volunteers and share opportunities for others to get involved through the Healing Patch and Family Hospice. Click here to view the segment.