COVID-19 Leadership Messages
2021 Daily Audio Messages from the Office of the CEO: January 4 through July 2nd
January 8, 2021–Each morning, the CEO and President Dan Savitt will share a short audio message with you. It is just one way of keeping us all connected. To hear the messages, please click on the links below. To listen to the 2020 CEO Audio messages, click here. Thank you, and have a safe day! July 2 – “Summer is a time for barbecues and picnics, reading books in a hammock, lemon berry iced tea, and a rocking chair on the front porch, watching the sunset with friends, and stargazing while eating smores in the backyard. Oh summer, bring it on!” – Oprah Winfrey July 1 – “I thought I couldn’t make a difference because I was too small.” – Greta Thunberg June 30 – “We can change or stay the same. We can make the best or the worst of it.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald June 29 – “My mother has
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A Special Holiday Message from VNSNY CEO Marki Flannery!
December 21, 2020–For VNSNY, 2020 was a year like no other. As we faced the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to provide outstanding care to our patients, clients and members, our staff once again showed that they can rise to any occasion, no matter how difficult. In this special holiday video, President and CEO Marki Flannery highlights some of the year’s key accomplishments. Click here below to watch this video message.
A Video Update from Marki Flannery on VNSNY’s Future Workplace Plans, May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020–As the New York metro area moves closer to reopening, VNSNY President and CEO Marki Flannery provides a video update on what the VNSNY workplace will look like going forward. Click here below to view Marki’s video message.
A Video Message to All Partners in Care Home Health Aides from Senior Vice President Jennifer Brullo
May 18, 2020–During this coronavirus pandemic, no one has shown more courage and dedication than the Home Health Aides of Partners in Care, who have continued to go into the community to care for their clients. In this video, Senior Vice President Jennifer Brullo expresses her thanks and gratitude to our heroic HHAs.
A CEO COVID-19 Video Update—With A Very Special Ending!
April 30, 2020–With the very good news that the number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continues to go down in New York City, CEO Marki Flannery looks back on the past six weeks. Spoiler alert: this video has a surprise ending (which we think you’ll enjoy!).
A CEO Video Update: Important News on VNSNY’s COVID-19 Response
April 14, 2020–As we continue to face the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, I want to share important news about VNSNY’s move to expand virtual visits and PPE availability, as well as an update on staffing changes in the face of this pandemic. To view the video, please click below.
Daily 30-Second Audio Messages from CEO, Marki Flannery – March 25 through December 31
April 2, 2020–Each morning during the COVID-19 public health crisis, CEO Marki Flannery has been sharing a short audio message with staff. It is just one way of keeping us all connected. To hear the messages, please click on the links below. Thank you, and have a safe day! To listen to the 2021 messages, click here. March 25 – “I wanted to reach out to everyone at VNSNY and say a warm, heartfelt thank you for being out there during this difficult and scary time. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers until this health crisis is over.” – Note from a patient March 26 – “I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve March 27 – “When adversity strikes, that’s when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back,
A CEO Video Update: VNSNY Will Weather the COVID-19 Crisis
April 1, 2020–As we work through this unprecedented public health crisis, I want to share my perspective with you about our ability, together, to position VNSNY for a successful and sustainable future as we manage through this immediate emergency. To view the video, click below.
An Important Message on Our Response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus
March 30, 2020–VNSNY is ready to train and equip our clinical staff in the battle to care for COVID-19 positive patients. Please click here below to watch this important message.
A Video Update from Marki Flannery on VNSNY’s COVID-19 Response, March 17, 2020
March 18, 2020–Thanks to everyone for your tremendous efforts during the evolving COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. To hear the latest on how VNSNY is responding to this public health emergency, click below to view a video update from Marki Flannery, VNSNY’s President and CEO.