08/27/2025
VNA is thrilled to welcome our new Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Ashley Casady!
A proud Lawrence local, Ashley graduated from Free State High School and The University of Kansas before earning her Master’s degree from the University of Texas-Dallas. She brings 10 years of experience from LMH Health, where she describes her time there as “a great place to work!”
Ashley calls her move to VNA “a big win for the community,” noting that she’ll continue PRN work at LMH Health while also providing exceptional in-home health care through VNA. “I’m excited to be part of an organization that puts patient care first,” she shares.
Jodi Hitchcock, a social worker at LMH Health, couldn’t agree more. “VNA is the best! We have to send the patients there for home health care,” she told Ashley upon hearing the news of her transition.
When she’s not caring for patients, Ashley stays busy with her two children, saying, “The kids are my hobby.” She also enjoys decorating cakes for family celebrations and exploring Lawrence on family bike rides.
An SLP plays a vital role in home health care by helping patients regain or improve their ability to communicate, swallow safely, and maintain cognitive function after illness, injury, or surgery. By working directly in the patient’s home, SLPs provide personalized care in a familiar environment, which can enhance comfort and promote better outcomes. Their expertise not only supports recovery but also improves quality of life, independence, and overall safety for patients and their families.
Ashley will share the SLP role with Angie Proffitt, who will join VNA in the spring. Ashley will work during the school year and enjoy summers with her kids, while Angie—an SLP with Lawrence Public Schools—will step in during her summer break.
Welcome to the VNA family, Ashley!
