Visiting Nursing Association of WNY (VNA)

Visiting Nursing Association of WNY (VNA) The Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York is the largest home health agency in Western New York. Tuberculosis was the greatest killer of adults.

We service over 27,000 patients annually with over 530,000 home visits from Williamsville to Wellsville, Boston to Youngstown. "In 1885, Elizabeth Coe Marshall, a Sunday school teacher at the First Presbyterian Church in Buffalo, New York, collected funds to hire a nurse to provide free nursing among the sick poor in the City of Buffalo…thus began the practice of nurses traveling to the homes of the sick, recuperating, and disabled Americans."
- Smithsonian Institute

In 1885, about 75% of America’s 50 million people lived on farms or in rural hamlets. Other common diseases in that period included bronchitis, rheumatism, kidney and circulatory ailments, malaria, syphilis, and small pox. Life expectancy was around 40. Medical science had just discovered that certain bacteria could cause human disease. The hospital system was in its infancy, with less than 700 in the entire country. Physicians were normally generalists who treated the entire family. Nurses in the area trained at the Buffalo General School of Nursing, which was founded in 1877. They also provided care in people’s homes—for those who could afford to pay for it. Elizabeth Coe Marshall thought that home care should be provided for all, regardless of their ability to pay, and created the vision of a non-profit organization dedicated to that concept. Elizabeth got the idea after she was ill as a result of an accident, and care was provided by a nurse in her home. Elizabeth approached her church, the First Presbyterian, for some monetary support to get started. Funds left over from a memorial fund set up for the son of the pastor were used to pay for the services of the first visiting nurse. She hired Mary Taylor as the first visiting nurse, fresh from graduation from the Buffalo General School. Elizabeth Coe Marshall died just a few years later, in 1892, but by that time the VNA of Western New York was firmly established.

👏Congratulations to Laura Devic, clinical documentation specialist with our Erie County Branch, on being named one of ou...
03/06/2026

👏Congratulations to Laura Devic, clinical documentation specialist with our Erie County Branch, on being named one of our recent Employees of the Month!

Although Laura does not work directly with patients, her commitment to putting patients first is evident in everything she does. She goes above and beyond to ensure each patient’s plan of care is accurate, often reviewing multiple platforms to verify the most up-to-date documentation for proper coding and medication dosing.

Laura’s attention to detail, deep knowledge of diagnosis coding and willingness to support her colleagues make her an invaluable resource for the team. Clinicians regularly rely on her expertise, and she consistently takes extra steps to ensure visit types are scheduled correctly so billing issues are avoided.

Thank you, Laura, for your dedication, collaboration and the pride you bring to your work every day! 🎉

Our VNA therapy team took their skills to the next level! 👏We recently hosted a vestibular rehabilitation course at our ...
02/04/2026

Our VNA therapy team took their skills to the next level! 👏

We recently hosted a vestibular rehabilitation course at our VNA headquarters, welcoming physical and occupational therapy professionals for advanced training in the evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders.

The techniques learned will be applied directly to patient care, helping us reduce fall risk, improve confidence with movement and support patients as they return to daily activities with greater comfort and independence.

This training also makes an exciting first step toward building a comprehensive vestibular program at the VNA, bringing even more specialized, evidence-based care to the communities we serve. 💙

01/16/2026

🗓️Updated Holiday Hours Notice:

In observance of the upcoming holiday, some Kaleida Health locations will be closed or operating with modified hours on January 19th, 2026, for Martin Luther King Jr Day.

Please review the full list of closures and updated hours here:
https://www.kaleidahealth.org/locations/closings/

12/31/2025

🎊 Updated Holiday Hours Notice:

In observance of the upcoming holiday, some Kaleida Health locations will be closed or operating with modified hours on 12/31 and 1/1.

Please review the full list of closures and updated hours here:
https://www.kaleidahealth.org/locations/closings/

Congratulations to one of our featured Employees of the Month, Heather Sodaro! 🎉Heather consistently demonstrates an exc...
12/30/2025

Congratulations to one of our featured Employees of the Month, Heather Sodaro! 🎉

Heather consistently demonstrates an exceptional commitment to patient care, seamlessly balancing efficiency with outstanding service. She is a strong leader who fosters a culture of teamwork, always supporting and guiding her team toward success.

Thank you, Heather, for your leadership and for always Leading with CARE!

12/23/2025

📅 Holiday Hours Notice:

In observance of the upcoming holiday, some Kaleida Health locations will be closed or operating with modified hours on 12/24 and 12/25.

Please review the full list of closures and updated hours here:
https://www.kaleidahealth.org/locations/closings/

❤️ Celebrating a Milestone in Heart Health! ❤️The Visiting Nursing Association (VNA) of WNY and Northwest PA has earned ...
11/07/2025

❤️ Celebrating a Milestone in Heart Health! ❤️

The Visiting Nursing Association (VNA) of WNY and Northwest PA has earned Home Health Heart Failure Certification from the American Heart Association — a gold standard in evidence-based care for heart failure patients.

This certification reflects our commitment to quality care, patient education, care coordination, and improving outcomes for our community. Since 1885, the VNA has proudly served over 25,000 patients with 500,000+ home visits each year.

Learn more about this achievement: https://tinyurl.com/389ftr2t

💛 Celebrating Excellence in Heart Health! 💛

Kaleida Health’s homecare provider, the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY (VNA) and Northwest PA, has earned the Home Health Heart Failure Certification from the American Heart Association — a gold standard in evidence-based care for heart failure patients.

This certification recognizes agencies that meet rigorous, science-based standards in program management, patient & caregiver education, care coordination, clinical management and quality improvement.

Since 1885, the VNA of WNY has been a pioneer in home health, serving over 25,000 patients with 500,000+ home visits annually. This achievement reflects their ongoing commitment to lifesaving, high-quality care for our community.

Learn more about this recognition: https://tinyurl.com/389ftr2t

🎃👻 Halloween Fun at the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY! Our staff brought the creativity and spooky spirit to this ...
11/06/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Fun at the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY!

Our staff brought the creativity and spooky spirit to this year’s Halloween costume contest! 🕸️🕷️

🏆 Winners:
• Funniest: Broccoli 🥦
• Scariest: Skeleton Woman 💀
• Most Creative: Switchboard Sheriff 🤠

✨ Come join our team at the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY!🏡 In this week’s  , Adrian Mudd, Senior Talent Acquisiti...
11/06/2025

✨ Come join our team at the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY!

🏡 In this week’s , Adrian Mudd, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, shares what it’s like to build a career in home care and highlights current opportunities to make a difference in our community.

Learn more: https://www.vnawny.org/

🎶💙 Last week, 97 Rock’s DJ Jickster brought the excitement to the VNA to kick off Rock Out Hunger! We’re proud to partne...
11/03/2025

🎶💙 Last week, 97 Rock’s DJ Jickster brought the excitement to the VNA to kick off Rock Out Hunger!

We’re proud to partner with FeedMore WNY and 97 Rock for the 20th anniversary of this amazing event.

📅 Mark your calendars: Nov. 18–25, DJ Jickster will be live on a truck collecting food and cash donations at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (1540 Maple Rd, Williamsville). 🛒

Learn more: https://shorturl.at/lpoH3

We can’t wait to meet you! 💙 Join us at the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY Open House to learn how you can build a ...
10/08/2025

We can’t wait to meet you! 💙

Join us at the Visiting Nursing Association of WNY Open House to learn how you can build a meaningful career in home care.

If you’re a registered nurse or physical therapist ready to make a difference every day, this event is for you!

👉 Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/ywmcv8by

Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? 💙

The Visiting Nursing Association of WNY (VNA), part of the Kaleida Health family, is hosting an Open House!

Registered nurses and physical therapists are invited to explore rewarding career opportunities in home care and see how they can help patients across Western New York live healthier, more independent lives.

👉 Learn more about the event: https://tinyurl.com/ywmcv8by

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650 Airborne Parkway
Buffalo, NY
14225

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8am - 8:30pm
Friday 8am - 8:30pm
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Sunday 8am - 4:30pm

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