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Causes: Health, Home Health Care
Mission: To improve the health and lives of the people and communities we serve.
Programs: History - visiting hours, inc. Was incorporated in 1981 as a charitable non-profit corporation under ohio law. Visiting hours, inc. Conducts its business using the name vns personal care services. Community benefit - during 2013 vns personal care services provided care services for 103 clients in ohio. Private duty services for 2013:private duty nursing - private duty nursing was performed in the home or in settings such as assisted living facilities. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse provided care depending on client need. Home health aides - assisted patients with personal care, including shaving, bathing, dressing and helping patients in and out of bed. Homemakers - prepared meals, performed light housekeeping and laundry duties, carried out errands such as shopping for groceries and picking up prescriptions. Companion/sitters - provided companionship and a sense of security in the patient's home or at the hospital. Same-day surgery - transported patients to and from outpatient surgery, picked up prescriptions, prepared meals and assisted with personal care of patients after they return home. Community outreach programs for 2013:personal care services, inc. Provided exhibitor booths for 6 community events including the canton senior expo, medina county senior day, and akron general arthritis fair. Activities consisted of distribution of health education materials and blood pressure screenings. Speaker's bureau - provided professional speakers for various groups and organizations. Community blood pressure screenings - provided free blood pressure screening and education to various community groups and senior centers.
This organization's nonprofit status may have been revoked or it may have merged with another organization or ceased operations.