Warwick, RI – The VNA of Care New England was awarded a $75,000 CVS Health Foundation grant as part of its 2023 Hometown Fund, which supports the communities the company’s headquarters call home. The grant will help the VNA of Care New England to outfit home health patients across Rhode Island with daily health monitoring equipment.

“We are so thankful for this generous grant from the CVS Health Foundation, which will allow members of the community with chronic diseases to develop the required skills while employing the critical tools necessary for them to manage their disease. Our goal is to decrease the risk of hospitalization, as well as the physical, emotional, and financial burden associated with a hospital stay,” said Jennifer Lee, interim president, VNA of Care New England.

“When people have access to consistent health care and are equipped with the supporting services like affordable housing and healthy food, they are better positioned to improve their health,” said Sheryl Burke, senior vice president of corporate social responsibility and chief sustainability officer, CVS Health. “Our Hometown Fund grantees selected this year serve as examples of the ongoing work that is the focus of our philanthropic programs.” 
These funds are part of $2 million in grants from the CVS Health Foundation awarded to nonprofits throughout Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts to help bolster organizations working toward improving health outcomes and creating a healthier, more equitable future for all. The CVS Health Foundation concentrated its investments in organizations working to increase access to health care services for underinsured or uninsured populations and improve health outcomes for individuals with chronic diseases – with a heightened focus on heart disease and mental health. It also awarded grants to organizations addressing health-related social needs, including affordable housing, workforce training and food insecurity initiatives.
The CVS Health Foundation Hometown Fund was created in 2022 to support CVS Health’s neighbors and local communities who are working toward improving health outcomes locally. For more information about the Hometown Fund, click here.

About VNA of Care New England

The VNA of Care New England, a member of Care New England, is a non-profit, Medicare-and Medicaid-certified visiting nurse, home health care, and hospice agency. Since 1908, the agency has been a trusted community resource, providing Rhode Islanders with quality health care in their homes, including a comprehensive line of cardiac, pulmonary, rehabilitative, palliative care, and hospice services. The staff of caregivers includes registered nurses; nurse practitioners; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; social workers; home health aides; nutritionists; respiratory therapists; medical directors; and chaplains. In 2017, the VNA of Care New England was named a Top Agency of the 2017 HomeCare Elite®, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the U.S. The organization was also recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for performing in the 100th percentile for patient preference and pain management. VNA of Care New England is accredited by the Joint Commission.