White Plains-based VNS in Westchester & Putnam Celebrates Spring Benefit Gala

With over 200 guests in attendance, including White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester & Putnam held its Spring Benefit Gala on May 10, 2012 to support its home health care services for residents in both Counties.

The event, held at the Tarrytown House Estate on the Hudson featured dinner in the historic Biddle Mansion, a Silent Auction, and light jazz provided by musicians from the White Plains-based Music Conservatory of Westchester.

According to Elias M. (Lou) Nemnom, VNSWP President & CEO, the proceeds from the event will help the Agency meet the fast-growing demand for skilled nursing, rehabilitative therapies, medical social work and home health aide services.  

Last year the Agency served almost 50% more patients than the previous year, particularly adults aged 65 and over who account for one in five Westchester residents.

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, also in attendance, addressed the audience, citing the Agency’s contributions to improving health care at home for thousands of County residents.

 He also presented Certificates of Distinguished Service to the evening’s four honorees:  Lynn Bagliebter of Hudson Valley Bank and retiring VNSWP Board Member; Margaret (Peggy) Leonard, from Hudson Health Plan; retiring VNSWP Board Member, Joan DiPalma; and long-time donor, Marjorie Kraus of Rye.

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