Kathie Pierce: A true jewel On Thurs., March 13, 2025, a perfect “Chamber of Commerce” day, a tribute garden was officially dedicated to the late Board Chair of the VNA & Hospice Foundation, Kathie Pierce, in front of the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. “I think she’s smiling upon us…and saying Mikey, it better [...]
The Source’s Dignity Smiles Program recognized by renowned implant manufacturing company with sizeable gift During the summer of 2021, Anthony Zorbaugh, Executive Director of The Source, teamed up with ardent supporters of the organization, Vero Beach residents Joanne and Dr. Thomas J. Balshi, who is a Board Certified Prosthodontist (now retired) and Founder of The [...]
Council on Aging honors seven Martin County seniors with Sage Awards The 9th Annual Sage Awards event will honor seven Martin County seniors for their wisdom and community spirit at a ceremony on April 2 at Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club. The Sage Awards event is held annually under the sponsorship of the Council on [...]
Visiting Nurse Association Private Care receives award The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Private Care received the 2025 Best of Home Care® – Provider of Choice Award from Activated Insights, formerly Home Care Pulse. The Provider of Choice Award is granted only to top-ranking home care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered by Activated Insights, an independent satisfaction [...]
Paulette Stewart receives Durwin Award Hummingbird Care Services honored Paulette Stewart with the Durwin Community Excellence Award for her unwavering dedication to her clients. She consistently goes above and beyond to prioritize their needs, anticipating every requirement and taking a proactive approach to their healthcare. Her exceptional commitment to ensuring the well-being of those she [...]
Council on Aging Martin begins mobile outreach service to Martin County seniors A brightly colored bus with the Council on Aging Martin County logo emblazoned on it is now bringing services directly to seniors in neighborhoods throughout Martin County. “We realized how difficult it can be for some of our vulnerable seniors to get to [...]
The Visiting Nurse Association celebrates Its 50th anniversary The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast (VNA) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. Today, the VNA provides home health; private care; and hospice for residents of Indian River County. Launched with only one registered nurse and one home health aide, the non-profit today employs over 400 caregivers [...]
Treasure Health names Lisbet Vandenberg Chief Financial Officer Treasure Coast Hospice (TCH), a Treasure Health Service, and St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care (SFR) today announced the promotion of Lisbet “Liz” Vandenberg to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective December 2. Currently serving as CFO/COO for St. Francis Reflections, Vandenberg’s promotion reflects the long-term growth and strategic [...]
Caregivers caring for dementia patients get help from Council on Aging Martin County Caregivers of dementia patients face physical, mental, emotional and often financial challenges to keep their loved ones safe and comfortable. The Council on Aging Martin County now offers a program, called GUIDE, that helps the caregiver as well as the patient and [...]
Treasure Coast Community Health announces construction of new state-of-the-art pediatric center Treasure Coast Community Health, a leader in children’s health services, plans to construct a new Oslo Pediatric Center. Groundbreaking details will be released soon on this innovative facility which is being designed to deliver expert care to children and their families, combining comprehensive treatment [...]